# Events & Things To Do In Hamilton, Waikato on 18th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Hamilton, Waikato on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Hamilton, Waikato on 18th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Hamilton

- **Event Name**: R10 Gallagher Chiefs vs Hurricanes
  - **Description**: Community Round is a chance to recognise the people who support our region every day -from volunteers and grassroots heroes to first responders and community leaders. As the Gallagher Chiefs face the Hurricanes, we’ll shine a spotlight on those who make C
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/r10-gallagher-chiefs-vs-hurricanes/200029943464228
  - **Venue**: FMG Stadium Waikato
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Dire Straits Tribute Band
  - **Description**: 🎸🔥 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – DIRE STRAITS TRIBUTE! 🔥🎸

After a sold-out show last year, they’re coming back this April — and it’s going to be even bigger!

Get ready to rock on Saturday 18th April at Backyard Gastropub Whatawhata with an incredible tribute
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/dire-straits-tribute-band/200029882652105
  - **Venue**: 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: WQAF presents The Royal Revue
  - **Description**: ✨ THE ROYAL REVUE — Waikato Queer Arts Festival 2026 ✨ 

Who’s taking the stage for the Festival's headline event? Well, since you asked... 

👑 Rita Menu
👑 Kween Kong
👑 Kita Mean
👑 Spankie Jackzon
👑 Anita Wigl'it
👑 Crucifix June
👑 Carmen Composed
👑 Zephen
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 140
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/wqaf-presents-the-royal-revue/200029286256358
  - **Venue**: Clarence St Theatre
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  - **Categories**: festivals, performances, entertainment, nonprofit, art
- **Event Name**: Bombay punjab
  - **Description**: Bombay Punjab te milo, jithe Mumbai di masti te Punjab di shaan milegi, full on mazaa!About this EventGet Ready for Bombay Punjab!Join us in person for an unforgettable experience where the vibrant vibe
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:59 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/bombay-punjab/100001987252261008
  - **Venue**: Cloud 9
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  - **Price**: NZD 22
- **Event Name**: 206 Waikato K-Festival
  - **Description**: Hello / Kia ora everyone! 😊

With the support of the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Auckland and Hamilton City Council, the Waikato Korean School, Waikato Korean Association, and The Asian Health Network Inc. are hosting a free movie screening as p
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/206-waikato-k-festival/200029864798202
  - **Venue**: Hamilton Gardens
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  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Mini Escape Room Tournament
  - **Description**: Test your skills with our Mini Escape Rooms! A lot of you missed out last time, so we are doing this again. Hope those of you who missed out last time can make it this time.

Four suitcases, four stories, four adventures to complete! You and your team wil
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/mini-escape-room-tournament/200029937206917
  - **Venue**: Level 1, 36 Bryce Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3204
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Westpac Morrinsville Quiz & Auction Night
  - **Description**: Join us for a night of fun to support our Waikato Rescue Helicopter.

$40 per person, tables of 6-10 people.

Contact Westpac Morrinsville or email charlotte.farrell@westpac.co.nz to secure your spot.

Thank you for your support in helping raise money for
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/westpac-morrinsville-quiz-and-auction-night/200029794878435
  - **Venue**: Morrinsville College
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  - **Categories**: contests
- **Event Name**: Pre Season Rugby Tournament (9th grade and over)
  - **Description**: Hi everyone, due to a scheduling clash at the clubrooms, we’ve had to move this event to the weekend prior. Thanks for your flexibility!

This will now be our preseason kick-off for all HOB teams (9th grade and up) a great way to start the season in red a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 65
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/pre-season-rugby-tournament-9th-grade-and-over/200029286260823
  - **Venue**: Swarbrick Park
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Progressive Doom Sciences Vol.1 (TUSK, CALDERA, AVONROSE, BRACKENWOOD COVEN)
  - **Description**: A night of science-bent doom metal, exploratory riffs, and heavy atmospheres. Progressive Doom Sciences brings together four acts pushing weight, texture, and curiosity into loud, deliberate motion.
Featuring:
CALDERA
TUSK
AVONROSE
BRACKENWOOD COVEN

Wher
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 33
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/progressive-doom-sciences-vol1-tusk-caldera-avonrose-brackenwood-coven/200029711622556
  - **Venue**: Last Place
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- **Event Name**: Climate Fresk x Hive - Hamilton
  - **Description**: Do you want to be part of the solution to tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? Join us for a 3-hour interactive workshop to explore the causes and consequences of climate disturbances.

Based on the IPCC report and
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/climate-fresk-x-hive-hamilton/200029829209639
  - **Venue**: Seed Waikato
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Waikato Adult Market April
  - **Description**: A fun, safe place to explore UNIQUE, UNCENSORED products that reflect inclusivity, curiosity and exploration. 
Come along support local-ish makers!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 37
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/waikato-adult-market-april/200029796349948
  - **Venue**: Seed Waikato
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## Trending Events in Hamilton

- **Event Name**: AC/DC PWR UP TOUR - Hamilton
  - **Description**: Three-time Grammy-Award winning a cappella group AC/DC PWR UP TOUR will return to Australia in 2026, performing shows in Nz, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne!
  - **Venue**: Waikato Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1963081125185fa384e1fc13f0bc5ec36de7ea216067ed12407a5ca99d1cd1ac-rimg-w720-h405-dc020204-gmir?v=1775729864
- **Event Name**: Hamilton's Anzac Day Civic Service 10am
  - **Description**: Anzac Day is our national day of remembrance. Attend Hamilton’s Civic Service on Saturday 25 April to honour the New Zealanders who have served in wars overseas, past and present, and to acknowledge the enduring values of courage, compassion, camaraderie
  - **Venue**: Memorial Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bf74faaf0e3c86dfd022b26502c31ca39de2a207e0524e8b7ad6aefa517b9752-rimg-w1200-h628-dc1e3c50-gmir?v=1776207213
- **Event Name**: Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival 2026 OFFICIAL
  - **Description**: Nau piki mai, nau kake mai e tai mā! 🌿 This is the official page for the Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival 2026

The schedule is now officially locked in 🔥 Check our pinned post 🤝🏾

🗓️ 17 - 18 April 2026
📍 Te Papanui, Claudelands Event Centre, Hamilton
🎟️ Ko
  - **Venue**: Claudelands Events Centre
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- **Event Name**: Split Enz | Forever ENZ Tour | Hamilton
  - **Description**: Split Enz are back. For the first time in 20 years, the Forever Enz Tour returns to Aotearoa, with original members Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie hitting stages across the country this May.⁠
⁠
Westpac Mastercard Presale: Fri 27 Mar, 1
  - **Venue**: Claudelands Arena
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- **Event Name**: R10 Gallagher Chiefs vs Hurricanes
  - **Description**: Community Round is a chance to recognise the people who support our region every day -from volunteers and grassroots heroes to first responders and community leaders. As the Gallagher Chiefs face the Hurricanes, we’ll shine a spotlight on those who make C
  - **Venue**: FMG Stadium Waikato
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- **Event Name**: REVCON
  - **Description**: INTRODUCING... REVCON! a brand-new era in automotive lifestyle culture!  Expect a twilight experience that not only brings together enthusiasts from every corner of the scene but an entertaining outing for the entire family.  Split into 'Zones', REVCON is
  - **Venue**: Claudelands Events Centre
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- **Event Name**: Tommy Emmanuel, CGP - Living In The Light Tour | BNZ Theatre, Hamilton
  - **Description**: Tommy Emmanuel CGP - Living In The Light Tour
NEW ZEALAND 2026

Special guest: Mike Dawes

World-renowned guitarist and master entertainer TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP is thrilled to announce what is sure to be an unforgettable tour of New Zealand in May 2026.

Th
  - **Venue**: BNZ Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 Join the Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival for 2026 🎉
Te Papanui, Globox Arena & Events Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand
Will you be the only person missing out on 17-18 April?
👀 Te Mokotini ki Tainui.
Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival.
Tainui Haka Kai Festi
  - **Venue**: Hamilton, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: The Pink Floyd Experience 2026 Tour - Hamilton
  - **Description**: TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 

Coming April/May 2026, an unforgettable return of one of rock’s greatest masterpieces.

After nearly three decades of captivating audiences, The Pink Floyd Experience proudly brings back the legendary production of
  - **Venue**: Claudelands Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** R10 Gallagher Chiefs vs Hurricanes (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 am at FMG Stadium Waikato), Dire Straits Tribute Band (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am at 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, New Zealand), WQAF presents The Royal Revue (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am at Clarence St Theatre), Bombay punjab (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at Cloud 9), 206 Waikato K-Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 am at Hamilton Gardens).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Hamilton this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** R10 Gallagher Chiefs vs Hurricanes (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 am at FMG Stadium Waikato), Dire Straits Tribute Band (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am at 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, New Zealand), WQAF presents The Royal Revue (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am at Clarence St Theatre), Bombay punjab (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at Cloud 9), 206 Waikato K-Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 am at Hamilton Gardens).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Hamilton in April 2026?
  - **A:** R10 Gallagher Chiefs vs Hurricanes (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 07:30 am at FMG Stadium Waikato), Dire Straits Tribute Band (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am at 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, New Zealand), WQAF presents The Royal Revue (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:30 am at Clarence St Theatre), Bombay punjab (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm at Cloud 9), 206 Waikato K-Festival (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 01:00 am at Hamilton Gardens).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Hamilton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Hamilton include FMG Stadium Waikato, 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, New Zealand, Clarence St Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Hamilton range from NZD 22 to NZD 22. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Hamilton include Gallagher Chiefs, The Backyard Gastropub, LOUD Creative.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Hamilton.

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