Music

Our musical programme spans a wide range of genres from opera to folk music and everything in between.

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Dates

Dates
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  • Feb 21 Fri
  • Feb 22 Sat
  • Feb 23 Sun
  • Feb 26 Wed
  • Feb 27 Thu
  • Feb 28 Fri
  • Mar 01 Sat
  • Mar 02 Sun

Carmina Burana

Fri 21 Feb

Hamilton City Brass and the Festival Chorus return to perform one of the most notable choral pieces of the 20th Century.

Nathan Haines

Sun 23 Feb

Jazz and dance music icon Nathan Haines and a 7-piece band perform his latest critically acclaimed album, Notes.

Director's Pick

The Music is Bond

Sat 1 Mar

An exhilarating journey through the legendary James Bond soundtracks that have defined cinematic cool for over 60 years.

Katchafire

Sun 2 Mar

Global roots reggae phenomenon Katchafire celebrate 28 years of existence by revisiting their debut album Revival.

Festival Favourite

Sunset Symphony

Sat 22 Feb

One of the Waikato’s most iconic events returns with a programme that celebrates collaboration, community, music, and dance.

The Festival Hub

21 Feb - 2 Mar

Soak up the festival vibes, enjoy some amazing kai and music, and mingle with friends and whaanau at the Festival Hub.

Silent Shorts

Thu 27 Feb

A quartet of New Zealand's leading jazz guitarists performmalongside a selection of timeless silent-era films

Publicist's Pick

Last Place Saturday

Sat 1 Mar

Three rising Tāmaki Makaurau based indie musicians join forces for one night only: Ringlets, Jazmine Mary & Louisa Nicklin.

International

Pachyman

Sun 2 Mar

Puerto Rican music-maker Pachy García creates perfect dub-drenched dispatches.

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