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## Food & Drinks Events in Hamilton - **Event Name**: Waikato Food Show 2026 - **Description**: Round up your foodie crew and get set for a delicious day out at the Waikato Food Show! Treat your tastebuds to an epic culinary adventure as you eat, sip and sample your way through the latest foods, wines, spirits and mouth-watering products. 📍 Claudel - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2198 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AFdZucr5LVx0O_ffv8Ov9ba2r1M-Or27L5OnA0vOTz4DVw=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/eff58ff63080e899e6646235965ab068?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f1531719c2b7ce09eb99014f7bd67c0f?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Fri Jul 10 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/waikato-food-show-2026/200029680084014 - **Venue**: GLOBOX Arena & Events Centre, Claudelands - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jMzg5ZDc3ZDVkMzQ3OGNhZTY0NjhlYWZmMDZlNjMyNGEwZDE3NTI4NmQwMmM3N2Y4MzNhNWUyMGZjMzIzMTRhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODQ2OTg1OA.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, art, theatre, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Waikato Ube Festival 2026 - **Description**: 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 Festival? It’s returning but with a tw - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 202 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/waikato-ube-festival-2026/200029870540231 - **Venue**: Claudelands Event Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82NjQ1MGQ1YjljMjc5NmMwYjljNTgyYmY4OWM5M2JiY2E1ZDc0MGJiMGU5NDdmZDYzZmFkMzc1YWE5Y2FkMzgwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGMzMTE0MWEtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzg2MzEzMzA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, exhibitions, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks, independence-day - **Event Name**: Waikato Malaysian Food Festival - **Description**: Assalamualaikum wbt, salam sejahtera n kia ora We are happy to share with everyone that we are planning our annual Malaysian Food Festival this 23rd of May 2026 at Claudelands Events Centre. Come n try selection of delicacies from different part of Mal - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1225 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/waikato-malaysian-food-festival/200029975104253 - **Venue**: Claudelands Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hMTM0NTljYWZmOGQ3ODgwZThkMGY5MGNhMGQzNGFlZjIwNjRiYjgwODE2OTJjY2FlMjQxNmZjNzNjNzZiOTI3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzQ4MmYxNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODg4NTI5Mw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-truck-festivals, food-drinks - **Event Name**: All for Ali Flash Day - **Description**: We’re coming together for a local legend. Ali Selliman is a huge part of the Kirikiriroa creative scene – a muralist, tattooist and artist, and co-owner of Holiday Tattoo. He’s currently facing a serious health battle with cancer, and it’s our turn to ba - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 51 - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 12:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/all-for-ali-flash-day/200030025651606 - **Venue**: 579 Te Rapa Road , Hamilton, New Zealand 3200 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy84Njg3ZTI0YWI3OGNkODY1MWZiMzJmYTE5NzFhMWVhZjFhNTc0OWFlMjE1NmFmOGNiYjdjZTg5NjFlNzVmMTMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2VmZWZlZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODgwNTY3Mw.avif - **Categories**: art, nonprofit, health-wellness, fine-arts, holiday - **Event Name**: Canapes at the Lake - **Description**: Join us for a relaxed and memorable evening by the beautiful Hamilton Lake—an opportunity to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the Dio community. Catch up with old friends, share stories, and hear the latest updates from current principal Angee Roberts - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 27 - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/canapes-at-the-lake/200030048630254 - **Venue**: The Verandah - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84N2Y2ZTBjOTQyYzljNDg0ZWVmYzgwYTU1NzlkYWExYjBlZjU5NTZjNDI3NzRlYzJiODJiMTdlOTVhZWY5MTM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgyOC1kY2QzZDZkYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODY0MTEzMw.avif - **Event Name**: Mum + Bub morning tea ☕️ - **Description**: Free coffee + biscuits + company + free happy zone for young ones to play with or without animals ❤️ Thought we would set up for nightly mum groups, you guys can bring your under 5 year olds to hang out while the other kids are still in school or you are - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 01:00 am – Wed May 20 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/mum-bub-morning-tea/200029942440807 - **Venue**: 22 Keats Cres, Hamilton, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTY5M2RmMGJlY2QxODRmNmU0NDY1YTcwZDM1Y2YzZTJiYWNmZDIzNDdjMjgwOTk4NDAxODg4YzFlOTQyMjBkMC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxMjAwLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc2MTczNTg3.avif - **Categories**: Kids - **Event Name**: Te Awa Sausage Sizzle for Chopper - **Description**: Come and grab a sausage and a drink to support this crucial life-saving service. All money raised will benefit the local Waikato rescue helicopter. Thank you to our local sponsors: The Mad Butcher, Kahikatea Drive The Warehouse Te Rapa Coupland's Bakery - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 123 - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/te-awa-sausage-sizzle-for-chopper/200029943499405 - **Venue**: Mitre 10 Mega, Te Awa The Base - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85MTE5MGNjMDA1ZDVlYjk2MTAwMzg5ZDQyZDk1ZTM3OWYxZWI1MjY4NzI2ODRkMzJiMjg0ZWRkY2YzZjhjNzIyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzc3NDYzMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODA0ODE5Ng.avif - **Event Name**: Save the Date: Whānau Frying Pan - Hamilton/Waikato - **Description**: Join us for Whānau Frying PanAbout this EventA relaxed First Foundation dinner bringing scholars and mentors together for kai, connection, and meaningful kōrero.This event is all about creating space to connect bey - **Date**: Wed May 27 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed May 27 2026 at 08:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/save-the-date-whānau-frying-pan-hamilton-waikato/100001988456026503 - **Venue**: The Helm Bar & Kitchen - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lNjZjYWYwNDZlNjQyNWJiNmZjMTQ4NmIwNjhiYzU4Y2VlM2MxZDdhMjE0MTdlYmU1NjJjYWQ5MWY3ODIxYWFjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE3MTgxNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc3OTQwMjI.avif - **Price**: Free - **Event Name**: $2 Sausage sizzle, $2 cold drinks & $1 ice-blocks - **Description**: Food fundraiser for the fur babies! Come buy a sausage and cuddle the animals 😊 All donations go towards the rescue animals for vaccinations, microchipping and desexing ✔️ - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat Jun 27 2026 at 03:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/$2-sausage-sizzle-$2-cold-drinks-and-$1-ice-blocks/200030043298803 - **Venue**: 8a Grandview Road, Hamilton, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8wNmVjMTQ1ZWExMDc1ZjdmM2Q2NTBkNWE4NmVhNDZlYWMwNmQzYTZkMDYxZGM0NDhhMjg4YTE3NmE4MjdlNTAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2RkZWRmMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3ODQ3NTMwMg.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit ## 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=1778723853 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/215d704f979dda487afc9487086b7b5131ff0bb85d3aa0bc0ae74d1d87298899-rimg-w1200-h800-dc041219-gmir?v=1778538674 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to British Rock Legends - **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 Queen and The Beatles at St Peter's Cathedral under the gentle - **Venue**: St Peter's Cathedral - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/65df7b10-5267-11f1-a29f-c30d38e9ed0a-rimg-w550-h550-dc61020a-gmir.jpg?v=1779073947 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6f089aa0-5267-11f1-a29f-c30d38e9ed0a-rimg-w550-h550-dc931630-gmir.jpg?v=1779073962 - **Event Name**: Waikato Food Show 2026 - **Description**: Round up your foodie crew and get set for a delicious day out at the Waikato Food Show! Treat your tastebuds to an epic culinary adventure as you eat, sip and sample your way through the latest foods, wines, spirits and mouth-watering products. 📍 Claudel - **Venue**: GLOBOX Arena & Events Centre, Claudelands - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c389d77d5d3478cae6468eaff06e6324a0d175286d02c77f833a5e20fc32314a-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1778469858 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/12e172629290f86683e718bce16f5ebaf5d7a60790c0a92a1725a66ec579b373-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf0f1f1-gmir?v=1778789936 - **Event Name**: MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER HAMILTON, NZ - **Description**: MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER HAMILTON, NZ!!!About this EventThe #1 Ladies Night Out, Breaking Records Worldwide MagicMen Australia is taking over the world, breaki - **Venue**: The Factory - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4369c6ec02dca1dccb840a20ba3ca87c393eefb61ddf2349f8921ce1d3b03043-rimg-w1200-h675-dc01031d-gmir.jpg?v=1769078322 - **Event Name**: Courtney Barnett | Creature of Habit | Hamilton - **Description**: Courtney Barnett returns to Aotearoa this November with her Creature of Habit Tour, bringing her new album and fan favourites to Hamilton, Auckland, Christchurch & Wellington. Live Nation Presale: Thu 16 Apr, 11am General On Sale: Fri 17 Apr, 12pm - **Venue**: BNZ Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/20ff4f021f5f1db1f4fbff4b2bf5840e0d006fee41cdbfe32069699ab43578b4-rimg-w1200-h675-dcc6c7c4-gmir?v=1778475319 - **Event Name**: Waikato Ube Festival 2026 - **Description**: 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 Festival? It’s returning but with a tw - **Venue**: Claudelands Event Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/66450d5b9c2796c0b9c582bf89c93bbca5d740bb0e947fd63fad375aa9cad380-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc31141a-gmir?v=1778631330 ## Browse Food & Drinks Events by Date - [Food & Drinks Events Today in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton/food-drinks--today) - [Food & Drinks Events This Weekend in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton/food-drinks--this-weekend) - [Food & Drinks Events in May in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton/food-drinks--may) - [Food & Drinks Events in June in Hamilton](https://allevents.in/hamilton/food-drinks--june) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Waikato Food Show 2026 (Fri Jul 10 2026 at 11:00 pm at GLOBOX Arena & Events Centre, Claudelands), Waikato Ube Festival 2026 (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 12:00 am at Claudelands Event Centre), Waikato Malaysian Food Festival (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 am at Claudelands Events Centre), All for Ali Flash Day (Sun May 31 2026 at 12:00 am at 579 Te Rapa Road , Hamilton, New Zealand 3200), Canapes at the Lake (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 am at The Verandah). - **Q**: What are the top free Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Save the Date: Whānau Frying Pan - Hamilton/Waikato (Wed May 27 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Helm Bar & Kitchen). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Hamilton this weekend May 22–24, 2026? - **A:** Waikato Malaysian Food Festival (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 am at Claudelands Events Centre), Canapes at the Lake (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 am at The Verandah), Te Awa Sausage Sizzle for Chopper (Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 pm at Mitre 10 Mega, Te Awa The Base). - **Q**: What Food & Drinks events are happening in Hamilton in May 2026? - **A:** Waikato Malaysian Food Festival (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 am at Claudelands Events Centre), All for Ali Flash Day (Sun May 31 2026 at 12:00 am at 579 Te Rapa Road , Hamilton, New Zealand 3200), Canapes at the Lake (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 am at The Verandah), Mum + Bub morning tea ☕️ (Wed May 20 2026 at 01:00 am at 22 Keats Cres, Hamilton, New Zealand), Te Awa Sausage Sizzle for Chopper (Fri May 22 2026 at 11:00 pm at Mitre 10 Mega, Te Awa The Base). - **Q**: How can I find Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Food & Drinks events in Hamilton include GLOBOX Arena & Events Centre, Claudelands, Claudelands Event Centre, Claudelands Events Centre. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Food & Drinks events in Hamilton include Waikato Food Show, Filipino News NZ, Amin Uloom. - **Q**: Are there any online Food & Drinks events available? - **A:** Yes, many Food & Drinks 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 Food & Drinks events in Hamilton? - **A:** Follow the Food & Drinks category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Food & Drinks events are listed in Hamilton. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Food & Drink events from nearby cities - [Food & Drink events in Cambridge](https://allevents.in/cambridge-nz/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Huntly](https://allevents.in/huntly-wk/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Tokoroa](https://allevents.in/tokoroa/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Pukekohe East](https://allevents.in/pukekohe-east/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Tauranga](https://allevents.in/tauranga/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Te Puke](https://allevents.in/te-puke/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Rotorua](https://allevents.in/rotorua/food-drinks) - [Food & Drink events in Papatoetoe](https://allevents.in/papatoetoe/food-drinks)