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Your Hamilton week, 15 to 21 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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HOPE - A concert for Cancer Awareness
This concert evening features live music and real stories of courage and hope.
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Che Fu & The Kratez - 25 years of Navigator
This music event celebrates 25 years of Che Fu's Navigator album.
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Equifest 2026
This three day festival is a celebration of all things equine.
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Black Ferns vs France
The Black Ferns play France at FMG Stadium. The family friendly event includes live music and a post-match signing session if the weather allows.
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Exuberant and Innovative Inclusion
An art exhibition for Mental Health Awareness Week explores how inclusion increases wellbeing for Takatāpui and Rainbow communities.
Free
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Robin White: Tuituia / Something is Happening Here + At Home With Us
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery, 10am to 5pm. This art exhibition features the celebrated work of Dame Robin White. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Big Save Carpark, 4pm to 8pm. This vibrant family friendly evening market features delicious food and great atmosphere. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Friday, 16 October 2026
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery, 10am to 5pm. This exhibition traces over 180 years of weaving knowledge across six generations. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Visit Stride-On™ Equine at Equifest 2026, Site A1 (Hall A)
Equifest, from 8.30am, runs until Sun 18 3.30am. This band will be showcasing their products at Equifest.
The Factory, 8pm to 10.30pm. This is a rock music concert.
BNZ Theatre, from 7.30pm. See the only ABBA-endorsed tribute show for one night of the supergroup's classic hits.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
THE STUDIO HAMILTON - SPOOKY SHOWCASE
The Studio Hamilton, 7pm to 11pm. This fitness showcase features thrilling performances in pole and aerials. $25.
Tamahere Country Market, 8.30am to 1pm. This vibrant open air market showcases local produce, food and crafts. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Centre Place, from 10am. This is a pop up glow in the dark experience. $16.50. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sunday, 18 October 2026
Market at the Lake - Hamilton Farmers' Market
Innes Common, 8am to 12pm. This farmers market will be in a different location due to other events at Claudelands. Free.
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
October Little Morning | Halloween Magic Potions
Chartwell Shopping Centre, 10am to 12pm. This creative play session lets little ones make Halloween potions and slime. Free.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Te Aahurutanga, 1pm to 6.30pm. This show celebrates 20 years of innovation from University of Waikato engineering students. Free.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
He was outstanding in his field.
Council and roadworks
Hamilton road works and closures. Anglesea Street (from Mill Street to London Street) will be closed from Tuesday 13 October until Tuesday 3 November from 7pm, 6am daily for resurfacing. Forest Lake Road (from Holden Avenue to Ridout Street) will be closed in a single direction 24/7 from Monday 12 October until Thursday 5 November for road rehabilitation.
Roadworks: SH 23 Whatawhata, near the Te Pahu Road intersection. SH 23 Whatawhata, near the Te Pahu Road intersection. Roadworks (maintenance). From 7am Monday 12 October to 6pm Friday 16 October. Due to maintenance works, there is stop/go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Stop on request and drive with caution.
Roadworks: SH 26 Newstead, near the SH1B intersection. SH 26 Newstead, near the SH1B intersection. Roadworks (maintenance). From 9am Monday 12 October to 3pm Friday 16 October. Due to maintenance works, there is stop/go traffic management with a 30km/h temporary speed restriction in place. Stop on request and drive with caution.
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