Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa is on at Hamilton Gardens from 20 Feb - 1 Mar 2026. Enclosed Garden closures will be listed here. Please ask staff for details.

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Garden closures this weekend for Hamilton Arts Festival:
Friday 27th - Surrealist Garden 10.00-11.00am; Medici Court 5pm till close;
Saturday 28th - English Flower Garden 2.30-4pm; Medici Court 2.30-4.30pm; Chinese Scholars' Garden 11am-12pm, 1-2pm, 3-4pm;
Sunday 1st - Medici Court 3.30pm till close; Japanese Garden of Contemplation 3-5pm; Chinese Scholars' Garden 11am-12pm, 1-2pm, 3-4pm, 5-6pm;

Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa

20 February - 1 March 2026

The annual Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa has been the Waikato’s premier arts event for 25 years. 

10 DAYS

49 EVENTS

800+ ARTISTS

It’s a celebration of the arts in the most magical of settings.

From music to theatre to comedy, cabaret and more, we’re bringing the magic of the arts to life within the internationally acclaimed Hamilton Gardens and local theatres.

Check out the full programme and start planning your festival experience. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this amazing celebration of arts and culture in our community!
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