# Events & Things To Do In Hamilton, Waikato on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Hamilton, Waikato on 1st May 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 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Hamilton

- **Event Name**: Tom Scott | Hamilton
  - **Description**: Tom Scott announces the self untitled tour, which will showcase fresh material from his chart-topping album ANITYA alongside tracks from his decade plus career across Home Brew, Avantdale Bowling Club, @Peace and many more. Playing in Hamilton and Welling
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/tom-scott-|-hamilton/200029762421443
  - **Venue**: BNZ Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Raglan Folk Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the first ever Raglan Folk Festival on May 1st - 3rd, 2026!
 
This is a three day event filled with soul-stirring music, captivating performances, and a warm community atmosphere in the vibrant coastal town of Raglan. Whether you're a lifelong
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 01:55 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/raglan-folk-festival-2026/200029887709417
  - **Venue**: 3 Stewart St, Raglan 3225, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, workshops, entertainment, art
- **Event Name**: Hamilton Speed Dating For Ages 26-44 by Cheeky Events New Zealand
  - **Description**: Get ready for a night of fun and connection at Hamilton's hottest speed dating event!About this EventLet’s ditch the apps together and embrace real connections. Say goodbye to the dating apps and hello to your very own Ch
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/hamilton-speed-dating-for-ages-26-44-by-cheeky-events-new-zealand/100001980850301575
  - **Venue**: Biddy Mulligan's
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  - **Price**: NZD 40 to 60
  - **Categories**: speed-dating, singles-parties
- **Event Name**: Ages of Pages Book Fair
  - **Description**: Free entry! Come along and meet 140 authors and vendors. You'll be able to buy books and have them signed in person. So many books waiting to be discovered... and your new favourite author is waiting to meet you! That's not all, you can also check out som
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/ages-of-pages-book-fair/200028233225752
  - **Venue**: Claudelands Event Centre
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: Waikato Spiritual Cafe Wellbeing Event
  - **Description**: Waikato Spiritual Cafe is hosting it’s next Spiritual WellBeing Event on:-✨
 
Date:             Saturday 02/05/2026
Address:      Eureka Hall 
                        1298 State Highway 26
                        Hamilton, New Zealand.
 
Location is:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/waikato-spiritual-cafe-wellbeing-event/200029694683015
  - **Venue**: Eureka Hall, 1298 SH26, Eureka, Hamilton, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, spiritual
- **Event Name**: Ceroc Waikato Champs 2026
  - **Description**: Our annual championship event is here!

Event details and registrations: https://cerocevents.co.nz/waikato-champs-2/

Photos & videos will be posted here:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:45 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/ceroc-waikato-champs-2026/200029705568916
  - **Venue**: 21 Devine Road, Tamahere, New Zealand 3284
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Next to Normal
  - **Description**: Next to Normal is a 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt. The story centres on a mother who struggles with worsening bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The musical
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/next-to-normal/200029620209447
  - **Venue**: The Meteor
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Eastern Bloc Disco — MAY DAY
  - **Description**: In celebration of MAY DAY (International Workers Day)

Electronic&Disco from across the Eastern Bloc; all your favourite tunes from the USSR, DPRK, PRC, Cuba, SFRY, Vietnam, etc.

$5 entry
FREE ENTRY for legitimate UNION MEMBERS

Live visuals and ephe
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 01:55 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/eastern-bloc-disco-—-may-day/200029824868034
  - **Venue**: Basement 266 Victoria Street, Hamilton, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Tom Scott
  - **Description**: InformationAll Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access ti
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/tom-scott/210001002250412
  - **Venue**: BNZ Theatre
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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
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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
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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.⁠
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  - **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:** Tom Scott | Hamilton (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am at BNZ Theatre), Raglan Folk Festival 2026 (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 am at 3 Stewart St, Raglan 3225, New Zealand), Hamilton Speed Dating For Ages 26-44 by Cheeky Events New Zealand (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at Biddy Mulligan's), Ages of Pages Book Fair (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm at Claudelands Event Centre), Waikato Spiritual Cafe Wellbeing Event (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:30 pm at Eureka Hall, 1298 SH26, Eureka, Hamilton, 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 BNZ Theatre, 3 Stewart St, Raglan 3225, New Zealand, Biddy Mulligan's.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Hamilton range from NZD 40 to NZD 60. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Hamilton include Live Nation New Zealand, Raglan Folk Festival, Cheeky Events.
- **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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