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.
Take a look back at one of our best festival line up’s yet!
Nathan Haines
Sun 23 Feb
Jazz and dance music icon Nathan Haines and a 7-piece band perform his latest critically acclaimed album, Notes.
Late 80’s Mercedes
Fri 28 Feb
Late 80s Mercedes reimagine Top 40 hits, iconic funk and soul numbers alongside their own funk-inspired arrangements.
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.
Garden Giggles
Sun 2 Mar
Join Wilson Dixon, Josh Thomson, Nick Rado, Angella Dravid and Ocean Denham for a night of world-class laughs.
Katchafire
Sun 2 Mar
Global roots reggae phenomenon Katchafire celebrate 28 years of existence by revisiting their debut album Revival.
Sunset Symphony
Sat 22 Feb
One of the Waikato’s most iconic events returns with a programme that celebrates collaboration, community, music, and dance.
In Other Words
Sat 22 Feb, Sun 23 Feb
Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst join forces in this award-winning play exploring the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Guru of Chai
Fri 21 Feb, Sat 22 Feb
The contradictions of modern India, with its iPhones and ancient gods, come alive in this much-loved play.
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.
Te Radar’s Cookbookery
Sat 22 Feb, Sun 23 Feb
A comedic celebration of the beloved and bizarre cookbooks from New Zealand’s past.
Silent Shorts
Thu 27 Feb
A quartet of New Zealand's leading jazz guitarists performmalongside a selection of timeless silent-era films