Waikato event guide 2026

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Waikato's 2026 event calendar is packed, with January 24th already hosting five scheduled events across the region. March is highlighted as a particularly busy month, featuring cricket, rugby, motorcycle racing, surfing, triathlon, Balloons over Waikato, Beach Hop, and the return of Homegrown. Other notable events include the opening of the Waikato Regional Theatre, Soundsplash Festival, NRL All Stars matches, and performances by the Black Ferns and Royal New Zealand Ballet.


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