# Events & Things To Do In Hamilton, Waikato on 24th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Hamilton, Waikato on 24th 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 24th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Hamilton

- **Event Name**: The Ninja Run - FINAL WEEKEND
  - **Description**: FINAL WEEKEND OF THE NINJA RUN!

Think you've got what it takes to be the Waikato's fastest ninja? If you're one of our FASTEST TIMES, you'll be invited back to The Ninja Run for an epic finale on 27th April to battle it out for the title of Fastest Ninja
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 80
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 11:00 pm – Mon Apr 27 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/the-ninja-run-final-weekend/200029878368014
  - **Venue**: The Base - Shopping Centre
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- **Event Name**: Serebii | Heavy Chest | O & The Mo - Live @ The Yard
  - **Description**: Raglan dwellers are in for a sonic treat this Anzac Weekend, with a stacked triple bill of talent from Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. Heavy Chest, O & The Mo, and Serebii join forces for a rare one-off show that city slickers would be envious of. This is
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/serebii-|-heavy-chest-|-o-and-the-mo-live-the-yard/200029889123532
  - **Venue**: The Yard Music Cafe & Bar
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, performances, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Anzac Day 2026
  - **Description**: Anzac Day
Dawn Service @ 6am
Breakfast, entertainment, food and drink all day
Open to all
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/anzac-day-2026/200029887933432
  - **Venue**: 27 Studholme Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3300
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- **Event Name**: Battle of the Bands 2026 National Championship - Waikato Final
  - **Description**: BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Waikato Regional Final - Friday 24th April

Enter your band now at: http://battleofthebands.co.nz/register.php
(If your band is already registered from previous years, just send us a message if you're keen t
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/battle-of-the-bands-2026-national-championship-waikato-final/200029620211804
  - **Venue**: Biddy Mulligans
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, sports
- **Event Name**: Hamilton Lake parkrun - ANZAC Day parkrun
  - **Description**: ANZAC Day parkrun
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 53
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 pm – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/hamilton-lake-parkrun-anzac-day-parkrun/200029567704134
  - **Venue**: Lake Domain Dr, Frankton, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Synth Obscura Presents  >>KEEP IT UNREAL on 24th April.
  - **Description**: Featuring Shalom BK ,Grapesoda ,R22C ,Earthshock,#309Z (VJ) and DJ Goldfinger. It will be a night of Electronic Music,Electroindustrial music,Ambient Electronics,Experimental Electronic music,Synthwave. With visuals galore. Get your tickets via the link u
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/synth-obscura-presents-keep-it-unreal-on-24th-april/200029700597034
  - **Venue**: Nivara Lounge
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- **Event Name**: 1970's QUIZ NIGHT!!
  - **Description**: Join the Hamilton Musical Theatre Committee in our totally groovy Social Club event!

To celebrate the Awesome 50th Year of HMT we are taking it back to the 1970's where it all began!

Rummage in your wardrobes and find your inner "Flower Power" for a FAB
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/1970s-quiz-night/200029829540121
  - **Venue**: 83 Riverlea Road, Hamilton, New Zealand 3216
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  - **Categories**: contests, art, theatre, performances, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Anzac Dawn Service
  - **Description**: Kia Ora community, all welcome to join us on April 25 🙂
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/anzac-dawn-service/200029935455848
  - **Venue**: Te Mata, Waikato District
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- **Event Name**: Pest Plant Workshop
  - **Description**: Learn which weeds to watch out for with Anne-Marie Robb from the Waikato Regional Council and GoEco.
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/pest-plant-workshop/100001986969354828
  - **Venue**: Fraser Tech Clubrooms
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Timebank Coffee Meetup
  - **Description**: Coffee time for TimeBank members or folk curious about joining. Grab your favourite beverage and join us for a friendly catch-up at Orca!

A space to:
•	Meet current members and make new friends.
•	Exchange ideas, learn about new skills, and find out what
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 12:30 am – Fri Apr 24 2026 at 01:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/timebank-coffee-meetup/200029889124236
  - **Venue**: Orca Eatery & Bar
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  - **Categories**: meetups

## 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
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- **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
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- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/26653fbfe096011ab07765ce8cc315301d0988c7f6451ce02ac24716f995cb98-rimg-w1200-h675-dca8785f-gmir?v=1776039091
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bab2a50200f3154f08142adb7dbb838b1e1beb5b0aa332c067f3575f45208de0-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdf7004-gmir?v=1776107326
- **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:** The Ninja Run - FINAL WEEKEND (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Base - Shopping Centre), Serebii | Heavy Chest | O & The Mo - Live @ The Yard (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am at The Yard Music Cafe & Bar), Anzac Day 2026 (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at 27 Studholme Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3300), Battle of the Bands 2026 National Championship - Waikato Final (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am at Biddy Mulligans), Hamilton Lake parkrun - ANZAC Day parkrun (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 pm at Lake Domain Dr, Frankton, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Pest Plant Workshop (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am at Fraser Tech Clubrooms).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Hamilton in April 2026?
  - **A:** The Ninja Run - FINAL WEEKEND (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Base - Shopping Centre), Serebii | Heavy Chest | O & The Mo - Live @ The Yard (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am at The Yard Music Cafe & Bar), Anzac Day 2026 (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at 27 Studholme Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3300), Battle of the Bands 2026 National Championship - Waikato Final (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am at Biddy Mulligans), Hamilton Lake parkrun - ANZAC Day parkrun (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 pm at Lake Domain Dr, Frankton, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand).
- **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 The Base - Shopping Centre, The Yard Music Cafe & Bar, 27 Studholme Street, Hamilton, New Zealand 3300.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Hamilton include The Ninja Run, Midnight Magic, Morrinsville RSA.
- **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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