Wiggles, wrestling and Waikato River
Your Hamilton week, 8 to 14 Oct
This weekend
Five picks for Saturday and Sunday
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The Wiggles Live in Concert
Meet the Wiggles crew for a lively family show full of singing and dancing.
From $28 -
Waikato Dussehra & Garba Night 2026
Experience a colourful evening of culture and celebration with traditional dance.
$5 -
Voices in Bloom
Enjoy choral performances from local and Auckland groups, plus fabulous quartets.
$30 -
Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley
See three of our favourite broadcasters live on their new Genuine Friends tour.
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Seeds Of Renewal Spring Celebration
Celebrate spring with presentations, children's activities, workshops, and local artisans selling their work.
$20
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Jungle Explorer LEGO Building, School Holiday Fun
Chartwell Shopping Centre, 10am to 5pm. Kids can spend 45 minutes building their own moving LEGO jungle creature. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Big Save Carpark, 4pm to 8pm. Sample delicious food from a variety of cuisines at this family friendly evening market. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Clarence St Theatre, 7pm to 10pm. Deller Productions presents this high energy Broadway musical about a beloved yellow sponge. $48. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
James Nokise: One Night Rant 2026
Zeal, 7pm to 8pm. James Nokise delivers his fast paced political rant the night before the election. From $30. Ages 16+.
Welcome Swallow Gift Shop and Gallery, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Explore a focused review of original paintings celebrating the Waikato River. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Spring School Holidays At the Museum
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery, 9am to 4.30pm. Spark curiosity with two weeks of hands on, creative activities for the school holidays. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Centre Place, from 10am. Step into this pop up glow in the dark experience right in the city centre. $16.50. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Book Launch: The Starving Bride
Gallagher Academy - Te Whare Taapere Iti, from 6pm. Catherine Chidgey launches her new novel in conversation with Kate Camp. Free.
Friday, 9 October 2026
The Caretaker's Guide to the Orchestra
Gallagher Academy - Concert Chamber, 7pm to 8.30pm. Adam Maha and Jeremy Hantler guide families through a playful orchestral world. $35.
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Heathen Combat presents... "It's Not A Fashion Statement..."
Zeal Hamilton, from 6pm. Commander Nova returns with Liam Erikson for another night of wrestling action. $15.
Sunday, 11 October 2026
The Barn, Claudelands, 8am to 12pm. Shop for fresh seasonal produce, meat, fish, cheese, bread and more direct from local growers. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Book Launch: The Holiday Grump
Rototuna Library, from 6pm. Join Enni Amanda to launch this Christmas season grumpy sunshine romcom. Free.
Dad joke of the week
What do you call a belt made of watches?
A waist of time.
Forwarded by a mate? Get your own.
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