Hamilton set for action-packed summer of events
13 December 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hamilton is gearing up for one of its most exciting summers ever, with a string of quality events taking place in the
city over the coming weeks.
With big names like Fatboy Slim, Nitro Circus, SKYCITY Breakers, HSBC NZ Sevens and the BLACKCAPS among the city’s event
line-up, Hamiltonians no longer need to leave town to get their share of the summer event action says Sean Murray,
Hamilton City Council’s General Manager of Venues, Tourism and Major Events.
Mr Murray says the city’s upcoming summer event line-up is a reflection of its growing reputation as a world-class
events destination.
“The high calibre of our venues and our proven track record of delivering exceptional event experiences means Hamilton
is now considered a major player when it comes to attracting top-quality events,” he says.
“It is exciting to see such a busy and diverse event schedule taking place in our city and region this summer, and I
encourage everyone to get out there and make the most of the events on offer.”
Claudelands is kicking off its summer event calendar with comedy show 7 Days Live tonight, followed by the ABBA Show on
Saturday and the city’s first ever regular season Australian NBL game between the SKYCITY Breakers v Illawarra Hawks on
Friday, 21 December.
The venue will also host a series of PAW Patrol Live! shows of 19-20 January, before welcoming one of the legends of
British dance music Fatboy Slim on 25 January, followed byThe Hollies on 4 March.
HSBC NZ Sevens will return to FMG Stadium Waikato for a second time on 26-27 January. The stadium will then host the
Gallagher Chiefs for their first 2019 Investec Super Rugby home game against the Sunwolves on 2 March and the
adrenalin-filled Nitro Circus ‘You Got This’ World Tour on 10 March.
Seddon Park’s action-packed summer of cricket includes BLACKCAPS v India ODI on 31 January, a WHITE FERNS v India ODI on
1 February, and a double-header on 10 February which will see the BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS take on India’s men’s and
women’s teams in consecutive matches over the course of the afternoon and evening. The BLACKCAPS will also play their
first test against Bangladesh in Hamilton on 28 February to 4 March.
Other significant events taking place in Hamilton and the Waikato region over the summer include the North Island
Colgate Games on 4-6 January at Porritt Stadium, Waka Ama Nationals on 14-19 January at Lake Karapiro, Soundsplash on
18-20 January at Raglan’s Wainui Reserve, Track Cycling World Cup on 18-20 January at Cambridge’s Avantidrome, Festival
One on 25-28 January at Mystery Creek and the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival from 20 February to 3 March.
More details about the events taking place in and around Hamilton can be found at hlive.co.nz