The Waitomo Trail Run is back with four course distances. Photo / Hamilton and Waikato Tourism
● The Great Made Easter Egg Hunt, April 4, 9.30am at Made, 401 Grey St, Hamilton
Little explorers are invited to search Made for hidden tokens which can be traded for Easter goodies – from classic chocolate treats to extra-special prizes from some of our favourite vendors. Free entry.
● Hamilton Fireworks Eid celebration, cultural event, April 4, 3pm-10pm at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
Bring a picnic blanket and gather your loved ones to celebrate Eid with delicious food, drinks, stalls and fireworks. Fireworks start at 9pm.
● Impact Fight Night 16, combat sport event, April 4, 5pm at Westpac Events Centre, Ron Ladd Pl, Morrinsville
This kickboxing and Muay Thai competition features a stacked fight card with exciting undercard bouts and championship title fights. Tickets online via Eventfinda.
● Impact Pro Wrestling, sporting event, April 4, 6.30pm at The Y Hamilton Recreation Centre
Impact Pro Wrestling is coming back to Hamilton after a successful 2025 show. The line-up is subject to change but could include Hamilton’s own Jayrilla in action, alongside Mighty Maia, Horus, Generation Iron, Candy Lee and James Shaw. Tickets online at ipwnz.flicket.co.nz.
● Chiefs v Waratahs, Super Rugby Pacific, April 4, 7.05pm at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
The Gallagher Chiefs are back under the lights at FMG Stadium Waikato, ready to take on the NSW Waratahs. Tickets online at chiefs.flicket.co.nz.
● ITM Super440, Supercars, April 9-12, Taupō International Motorsport Park
Supercars is back in New Zealand. The event kicks off with the Track to Town parade on Thursday, before practice on Friday and racing on the weekend. Tickets for the racing are available online at supercars.com.
● Night of Champions, equestrian event, April 10, Cambridge Raceway
The Night of Champions features Australasian harness racing talent on the track. There will also be an afterparty featuring Drax Project. Tickets online at cambridgeraceway.flicket.co.nz.
● Fifa Oceania Qualifiers semi-finals, football event, April 12, 12pm at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
Four countries compete for two places in the qualifying final and a shot at the Fifa Women’s World Cup 2027 qualification. Papua New Guinea will play American Samoa at 12pm, followed by New Zealand v Fiji at 4pm. Tickets online at Ticketek.
● Waikato Queer Arts Festival, April 16-18, Hamilton
From drag and cabaret to theatre, workshops and visual art, the festival will uplift queer talent, create opportunities and offer a home for everyone who wants to connect, create, and celebrate. For the full programme, visit wqaf.co.nz.
● Tainui Waka Kapa Haka Festival, April 17-18 at Claudelands Event Centre Hamilton
The celebration of Tainui Waka Kapa Haka performances, international street food and live music is back in Hamilton. This family-friendly event brings thousands together in an expression of unity, identity, and vitality. Entry by koha.
● Chiefs v Hurricanes, Super Rugby Pacific match, April 18, FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton
The Gallagher Chiefs are ready to bring the heat against the Hurricanes in Round 10 of this Super Rugby Pacific season. Tickets online via chiefs.flicket.co.nz.
● Waitomo Trail Run, sport event, April 18, 7.30am at Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre
Walkers, runners and children are encouraged to join this adventure through caves, native bush, canyons and farmland. Choose from 5km, 11km, 23km and 35km. Register online at waitomotrailrun.co.nz.
● Magic v Tactix, ANZ Premiership netball, April 25, 7pm at Claudelands Arena, Hamilton
After their season opener against The Pulse and their Tauranga home game, the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic celebrate their first 2026 Hamilton home game. Tickets online via Ticketek.
● Symposium Brass, concert, April 9, 7.30pm at Gallagher Academy, Concert Chamber at Waikato University
Symposium Brass combines orchestral and jazz worlds. Its members have performed with New Zealand professional orchestras and with local artists and bands. Tickets online via Eventfinda.