Live Events News

DIY fixes, design inspo and deal hunting at Home Show on now

Waikato Home and Garden Show 2026 opens with plenty of positivity and promise from exhibitors and show visitors.

Silver Ferns Squad Named for Net Blacks Series

Netball New Zealand has named the Silver Ferns squad for the three-match series against the Net Blacks NZ Men's team as part of the WM New Zealand Netball Series following the 2026 Constellation Cup.

Hamilton scores Silver Ferns triple showdown

Netball fans are in for a blockbuster week of international sport in Hamilton, with the Silver Ferns set to take over Claudelands Arena for three matches this November.

Country Music Star Kaylee Bell to Headline Equifest’s 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed in Hamilton

New Zealand country music superstar Kaylee Bell will headline Equifest’s Friday night show event, the 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed, delivering a live concert as part of the evening of fast-paced equestrian entertainment at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton.

Matariki Flavours Take Centre Stage at the Waikato Food Show

Waikato Food Show is celebrates what makes food in Aotearoa special, with a line-up of local and national chefs and foodie personalities taking to the stage at Claudelands Events Centre 11 & 12 July.

Jim Beam Homegrown Sells Out at Speed: Loyal Fans and Super Early Bird Tickets Gone in a Day

Demand for Jim Beam Homegrown 2027 at Claudelands Oval has hit another level, with both loyal fan tickets and all Super Early Bird tickets now officially sold out.

The Future Sounds Good: Jim Beam Homegrown Announces Hamilton Date 2027

Andrew Tuck, Jim Beam Homegrown CEO, has confirmed Jim Beam Homegrown will return to Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Saturday 3 April, 2027.

Split Enz confirms special guests Hans Pucket to open New Zealand shows

Live Nation and Split Enz are thrilled to unveil the special guest openers on their eagerly awaited Forever Enz Tour kicking-off at Claudelands Arena on 2 May 2026.

Taking the stage for all New Zealand shows is kiwi band Hans Pucket.

Split Enz show announced for Hamilton

The Split Enz trajectory continues with Live Nation announcing an additional New Zealand show in Hamilton for their Forever Enz Tour this May.

New Zealand’s Only Dedicated Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show Finds a New Home in Hamilton

The CampSaver Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show is on the move to Claudelands Events Centre on 28 & 29 November 2026.

Jim Beam Homegrown announces emerging artists to perform at 2026 Festival

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.

Claudelands Bridge to transform into ‘Bridge to Homegrown’

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. 

Equifest rides into Hamilton for a multi-year stay

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 emerges as a powerhouse for events

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.

ANZ Premiership action returns to Claudelands in 2026

New faces, fierce rivalries and elite domestic netball come to Claudelands in 2026.