# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Hamilton, WK

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Hamilton, Waikato with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

Celebrate Christmas [YEAR] in [CITY] with festive markets, Christmas Eve parties, holiday dinners, Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas lights, concerts, carol performances, family-friendly activities, brunches, winter festivals, and seasonal attractions. Whether you're planning a cozy family outing or a festive night out, discover the best Christmas events and things to do in [CITY].

## Christmas Events in Hamilton

- **Event Name**: Waikato Christmas Market 2026
  - **Description**: Waikato's very own Christmas market returns 9am - 3pm on Saturday, 5th December 2026. The market features a gorgeous selection of quality artisan goods and beautifully handcrafted gifts, fine art, skincare, wooden toys, leatherware, candles, fresh food an
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/waikato-christmas-market-2026/200030506464013
  - **Venue**: The Barn, Claudelands Events Centre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Kids, Workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Hamilton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at St Peter's Cathedral under the g
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Dec 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/candlelight-christmas-carols-on-strings/2700030457891351
  - **Venue**: St Peter's Cathedral
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  - **Price**: NZD 41 to 110
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances, Art
- **Event Name**: Christmas Carols at The Pet Community House
  - **Description**: Christmas Carols and a section to walk around with Christmas lights, decorations and MUCH more to see 🤩

We will have a sausage sizzle for $2 each, $2 bottle drinks and $1 ice-blocks on the day! We always have plants for sale also 🙂

We also have;
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  - **Date**: Tue Dec 15 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue Dec 15 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/christmas-carols-at-the-pet-community-house/200029819869353
  - **Venue**: 8A Grandview Rd, Nawton, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Jingle Bell Rock - Dance Party
  - **Description**: Get ready for the festive season with our Christmas themed dance party!
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/jingle-bell-rock-dance-party/200029772569015
  - **Venue**: 478 Tauwhare Rd, Matangi, Hamilton 3284, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, christmas

## 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**: 🎉✨ Waikato Diwali Mela 2026 ✨🎉
  - **Description**: The Indian Cultural Society (Waikato) Inc. is delighted to invite you to the 36th Waikato Diwali Mela 2026, celebrating the Festival of Lights in the heart of Hamilton!

📅 Saturday, 31 October 2026
🕟 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
🎟️ FREE
  - **Venue**: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
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- **Event Name**: Soundsplash 2027
  - **Description**: One of Aotearoa’s longest-running all-ages festivals, Soundsplash returns 22–24 January 2027 for another epic weekend of music, connection and summer freedom.

A rite of passage for Kiwi youth, Soundsplash is where memories are made. Soak up the iconic R
  - **Venue**: Wainui Reserve Raglan
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- **Event Name**: Jim Beam Homegrown 2027
  - **Description**: New Zealand's largest all-Kiwi music festival is back for Round Two in the Mighty Waikato! 🖤🇳🇿

Jim Beam Homegrown returns to Claudelands Oval, Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Saturday 3 April 2027 for another massive day of live music across multiple stages feat
  - **Venue**: Claudelands Oval, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Raglan Arts Weekend this Labour Weekend in October
  - **Description**: Join us over Labour Weekend for the Raglan Arts Weekend 2026, our much anticipated annual open studio art event. The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW), now in its 16th year, draws thousands of art aficionados from across the country who come to g
  - **Venue**: Raglan Arts Centre and locations around Whaingaroa-Raglan
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Hamilton. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at St Peter's Cathedral under the gen
  - **Venue**: St Peter's Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Hamilton, NZ. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi Four Seasons at St Peter's Cathedral under the gent
  - **Venue**: St Peter's Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Waikato Ube Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Part of Southeast Asia Festival: August 15th at Claudelands Events Centre! NZ’s BIGGEST Filipino food festival is returning to Waikato BIGGER & SWEETER than ever! FREE ENTRY. Using TWO MEGA HALLS at Claudelands Events Centre.

Remember Halo Halo Festi
  - **Venue**: Claudelands Event Centre
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- **Event Name**: Waikato Christmas Market 2026
  - **Description**: Waikato's very own Christmas market returns 9am - 3pm on Saturday, 5th December 2026. The market features a gorgeous selection of quality artisan goods and beautifully handcrafted gifts, fine art, skincare, wooden toys, leatherware, candles, fresh food an
  - **Venue**: The Barn, Claudelands Events Centre
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## Browse Christmas Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Waikato Christmas Market 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am at The Barn, Claudelands Events Centre), Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at St Peter's Cathedral), Christmas Carols at The Pet Community House (Tue Dec 15 2026 at 09:00 am at 8A Grandview Rd, Nawton, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand), Jingle Bell Rock - Dance Party (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at 478 Tauwhare Rd, Matangi, Hamilton 3284, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Hamilton include The Barn, Claudelands Events Centre, St Peter's Cathedral, 8A Grandview Rd, Nawton, Hamilton 3200, New Zealand.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Hamilton range from NZD 41 to NZD 110. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Hamilton include Waikato Festive Markets, Feverup Events, Pet Community House, Waikato.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Hamilton?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Hamilton.

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