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| # Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa 2026 Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa 2026 is back at the stunning Hamilton Gardens, celebrating 25 years as Waikato's premier arts festival. Catch the region's top performers alongside a hand-picked selection of shows from around New Zealand and overseas. From music, theatre, dance and comedy to family-friendly experiences, there's something to spark everyone's imagination. Enjoy outdoor performances, interactive workshops and creative installations that bring communities together and make this festival a highlight of the year. Secure your tickets fast! |
| ## BNZ Breakers The Breakers return to Eventfinda Stadium for two more games at the venue this season, hosting the South East Melbourne Phoenix and Cairns Taipans in what promise to be thrilling late-season contests. Every bucket matters and the stakes couldn't be higher. Book now! |
| ## New Zealand String Quartet - Storytellers The New Zealand String Quartet presents Storytellers—their 2026 season exploring the stories music can tell. From Benjamin Britten to modern-day composers and the unique voices of Aotearoa, experience concerts, collaborations and workshops that bring sound to life. Don't miss out! |
| ## Port of Tauranga 63rd National Jazz Festival Head to Tauranga for 11 days of jazz at the 2026 National Jazz Festival, 27 March to 6 April. Enjoy Jazz Village fun, Uptown Downtown gigs, international and local performers, and the National Youth Jazz Competition. Grab your tickets today! |
| ## Featured Events |
|  |  | ### ENZED Superstock Teams Champs 2026 Palmerston North Sat 7 Feb – Sun 8 Feb |
|  |  | ### Waimeha Summer Party 2026 Martinborough Fri 6 Mar – Sat 7 Mar |
|  |  | ### Come From Away Tauranga Fri 24 Apr – Sat 2 May |
|  |  | ### HAMMERFEST - Punk & Metal at the Cove Whangārei Sat 17 Jan |
|  |  | ### Wairarapa Music in the Country 2026 Featherston Fri 9 Jan – Sun 11 Jan |
|  |  | ### The New Zealand Stationery Festival Greytown Sat 10 Jan |
| ## Most Popular Events |
1 |  |  | ### Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny New Plymouth Tue 20 Jan |
2 |  |  | ### Agatha Christie’s Murder On the Orient Express Auckland Sat 7 Feb – Sun 22 Feb |
3 |  |  | ### Men of Steel: NZ's Ultimate Male Revue Auckland Sat 10 Jan – Sat 28 Mar |
4 |  |  | ### Crystal Visions Holistic Market Auckland Sat 10 Jan – Sat 20 Jun |
5 |  |  | ### Cambridge Market -Trash 'N' Treasure Cambridge Sun 14 Dec – Sun 13 Dec |
6 |  |  | ### A Romantic Adventure Christchurch Sat 14 Mar |
7 |  |  | ### Tamahere Country Market Hamilton Sat 6 Dec – Sat 19 Dec |
8 |  |  | ### Manurewa Market Auckland Sun 17 Aug – Sun 30 Aug |
9 |  |  | ### Destination Market at Historic Village Tauranga Sun 18 Jan – Sun 10 May |
10 |  |  | ### The Village Market Auckland Sun 18 Jan – Sun 19 Jul |
| ## Tours / Collections |
|  |  | ### Port of Tauranga 63rd National Jazz Festival The Tauranga Jazz Society is thrilled to present the 2026 National Jazz Festival,… |
|  |  | ### Blindspott Arena Tour Coming in hot off the back of a sold out Spark Arena show - Blindspott return for a nationwide tour… |
|  |  | ### What's on in Palmy - Summer of Events Every summer, Kiwis hit the road in search of something memorable. This year, the pull is closer… |
| ## Latest News |
| ### New York comedian Gianmarco Soresi performs two Auckland shows on January 16 Gianmarco Soresi will kick off 2026 with two special shows in Auckland on Friday, January 16, at… |
| ### Merry Christmas & Meri Kirihimete from Eventfinda As 2025 winds down, we’re grateful to work with such an inspiring community. Thanks for… |
| ### Kiwis back metal band outside Metallica gig Originally published by Raynor Perreau on rova.nz, 25 Nov 2025. Kiwis have rallied around a… |