We need your help to keep our festival alive! Your vision and generosity will help secure the future of Waikato’s premier annual arts event.
The Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa is a cornerstone of the Waikato’s creative ecosystem. As well as being a major employer of artists, the festival provides a unique platform for both national based performers at the height of their craft, and local performing artists who are ready to take their practice to the next level.
To learn more about how the festival contributes to Waikato’s arts ecosystem, visit our ‘About Us’ page.
Why Donate?
Your support enables us to present high-quality festivals, nurture our vibrant local arts scene and enhance the wellbeing of a stronger and more connected community!
What we’ll do with your help:
- Secure the future of Waikato’s premier annual arts event and regional New Zealand’s largest celebration of arts
- Support and develop a thriving performing arts scene in Kirikiriroa and the greater Waikato.
- Showcase Hamilton as the thriving creative and cosmopolitan region we know it to be.
- Deliver a programme of free and low cost events to the community.
- Provide a unique platform for performers from across Aotearoa and the world.
- Bring essential work to the Waikato audience that would otherwise not be available.
- Support a range of performing artists at the peak of their practice.
- Provide a national platform for aspiring local performing artists.
- Enhance the wellbeing of our community and the livability of our region.
- Contribute to a stronger, more connected community.