Plans are afoot for 2011. The programme has been drafted, and its looking to be another spectacular summer with amazing headliners, truckloads of free events and of course the very best of local, New Zealand and international music, theatre, art and more.
We are busy working with artists and getting the venue ready. We are also working with our fabulous sponsors and community supporters to bring you your favourite event of the year.
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18 February to 3 March 2011.
Can't wait...
Festival news [ View all ]
26 Feb 2010 - Final 'Bone Feeder' Show Added
Due to The Bone Feeder's popularity and limited capacity, we have added one more show, to be held in the Chinese Scholar Garden tonight, 6.30pm.
23 Feb 2010 - Festival posters now on sale
Our stunning Waikato Times Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival posters are now on sale at the information centre at the Hamilton Gardens.
18 Feb 2010 - Festival ticket sales blow record books
The Waikato Times Hamilton Garden Arts Festival doesn't officially kick off until tomorrow but already the number of tickets sold is "mindblowing".
2 Feb 2010 - Lyrica sells out a month in advance
One of the highlights of the Waikato Times Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival final night has sold-out over a month before the event.
19 Jan 2010 - Change to the Great Debate time and date
Organisers have announced a change to the time and date of The Great Debate.