Fri 12 Jun · BNZ Theatre

Waikato reggae artist Te Wehi opens his nationwide tour at home in Kirikiriroa with songs from his debut album, doors from 7:30pm.

Fri 12 Jun · Last Place

A heavy local line-up takes over Last Place bar, with doors at 8pm and the first band on stage at 8:30pm.

Sat 13 Jun · Mesoverse

An all-ages single release show from Empress backed by guest acts at Mesoverse in central Hamilton.

Sat 13 Jun · Victoria Square, Cambridge

A year-round Saturday market running 8am to noon with fresh local produce, hot food and coffee a short drive from Hamilton.

Sun 14 Jun · The Barn, Claudelands

Every Sunday from 8am to noon, local growers and makers gather at Claudelands for produce, baking, coffee and live music.

Daily · Hamilton CBD

Open 10am to 5pm daily with free general admission and rotating exhibitions across art, social history, tangata whenua and science.

Daily · Victoria Street

Five gallery spaces showcasing Waikato and New Zealand artists in a restored heritage building, with exhibitions changing every four weeks.

Fri 12 Jun · FMG Stadium Waikato

The Chiefs host the Crusaders in a Super Rugby Pacific semi final under lights at FMG Stadium Waikato.

Wed 10 – Sat 13 Jun · Mystery Creek

The Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event returns to Mystery Creek for four days of innovation, machinery, competitions and food.

From Thu 18 Jun · Meteor Theatre

Ten days of fringe arts spanning comedy, dance, theatre, music, film, circus, poetry and visual art across the city.

Fri 19 Jun · Claudelands Arena

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters bring a century of basketball entertainment and trick shots to Claudelands.

Fri 19 Jun · St Peter’s Cathedral

A string quartet performs hits by Ed Sheeran and Coldplay by candlelight in the cathedral setting.

Fri 20 Jun · Innes Common

A free family-friendly evening from 3pm with live music, entertainment, food and markets to mark the Māori new year.

Sat 21 Jun · Claudelands Arena

The Avis Magic take on the MG Mystics in an ANZ Premiership netball clash from 4pm.

Thu 25 Jun · Clarence Street Theatre

A two-hour live tribute concert celebrating the legendary hits of ABBA.

From Sat 27 Jun · BNZ Theatre

Roald Dahl’s much-loved story comes to the stage in a local production running through to early July.