Delivering the annual Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa is only possible thanks to the incredible support and generosity of our community.
Join the Whānau
Did you know it costs in excess of $1.3 million to present our festival each year? Despite high inflation and escalating compliance costs, the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa has proudly managed to survive without an increase in total funding since 2016.
This is largely thanks to funding and phenomenal community sponsorship. We’re always excited to hear from visionary Waikato-based companies who understand the value of the arts in connecting individuals and communities. If you would like to learn more about sponsoring the festival, please contact our Festival Director at geoff@hamiltonartsfestival.co.nz
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.
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Arts In Hamilton
Waikato Museum
Amazing exhibitions, events and programmes tell our stories from a regional and global perspective, and include visual art, social history, tangata whenua and science from touring exhibitions, and the museum’s own collections. You can find out more about what’s on exhibit here.
The Meteor Theatre
Hamilton’s home of New Zealand theatre, the Meteor is the Waikato’s most exciting, accessible and affordable performing arts venue, fostering a wide range of creative and performing arts.
Waikato Regional Theatre
We have an exciting opportunity to create a vibrant, creative precinct for the city and region. The new Waikato Regional Theatre will be a world-class facility and a community asset. Its success will be measured by the quality of the performances it hosts and the shared experiences and identity it creates.
Clarence Street Theatre
Clarence Street is one of the city’s most flexible spaces, and hosts a wide range of shows, from contemporary dance through to musicals, conferences and corporate events.
VICTORIA ON THE RIVER
Victoria on the River is an expansive amphitheatre-style park on Victoria St, in the heart of Hamilton’s central business district.
Creative Waikato
The Waikato is overflowing with an incredibly diverse range of arts. Creative Waikato builds connections and works collaboratively for a stronger creative sector in the Waikato. Want to eat up all arts the Waikato can serve?