Jim Beam Homegrown is turning up the volume on the future of New Zealand music, announcing six breakthrough acts from 150 entries to perform on the Manuka Phuel Nexus Stage at this year’s festival at Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa, Hamilton.
This March, Claudelands Bridge will close to vehicles and reopen as Bridge to Homegrown, a pedestrian-only link connecting Hamilton’s central city with Jim Beam Homegrown at Claudelands Oval.
New Zealand’s premier celebration of all things equine, Equifest, is saddling up for a new era, with Hamilton securing the festival for at least three years.
Hamilton is officially on trend, proving it can punch well above its weight in New Zealand’s event industry by attracting high-profile events that draw visitors from across New Zealand and beyond.
New faces, fierce rivalries and elite domestic netball come to Claudelands in 2026.
Jim Beam Homegrown has just added even more monumental talent to an already stacked 2026 lineup. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 14 March, because Claudelands is about to transform into the biggest one-day Kiwi music festival!
A 14-player Silver Ferns squad has been named for the 2025 Constellation Cup against Australia's Diamonds ahead of sold-out Hamilton game in at Claudelands on 26 October.
Hamilton is proving its strength as a national events powerhouse.
Through H3, the city continues to host high-impact events while positioning itself for future growth, especially as New Zealand doubles down on the many benefits events bring to our communities, economy, and international reputation.
Brace yourself New Zealand, Jim Beam Homegrown is returning to its roots in the Mighty Waikato and is now BIGGER than ever!
Netball New Zealand has confirmed the 2025/2026 Silver Ferns Squad ahead of Constellation Cup fixtures.
Following a hugely successful sold-out tour in 2023, award-winning UK comedian, musician and actor Bill Bailey is heading back to Claudelands on 23 November 2025 with his brand-new show Vaudevillean.
The Hobbiton Cup is back on the line on Saturday, 21 June as AVIS Magic take on the Mystics at GLOBOX Arena, Claudelands for their final round robin game in Hamilton this year.
The Tainui Kapa Haka Festival 2025 returns as a highlight of the Matariki season uniting international street food, music, and 28 haka performances at GLOBOX Arena and Events Centre, Claudelands on 13-14 June.
In a heartfelt and historic move, Jim Beam Homegrown is coming home to the Mighty Waikato—where it all began. New Zealand’s largest Homegrown music festival moves to Claudelands Oval in Hamilton.
The 2degrees Tall Ferns and Tall Blacks squads have been named for the upcoming inaugural Trans-Tasman Throwdown.
