GAPA - Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts

Emily Karaka: Matariki Ring of Fire
26 Jun 2023 - 20 Oct 2023
This art exhibition centres on the festival of Matariki, the Matariki star cluster, and the Tūpuna Maunga of the Tāmaki Makaurau region, alongside acknowledging Karaka's connection to Waikato and the Kīngitanga

Lunchtime Recital Series
6 Sep 2023 - 18 Oct 2023
Music students at The University of Waikato and visiting performers inspire and delight with solo and chamber instrumental works and a variety of vocal repertoire

UoW Lilburn Composers Competition
26 Sep 2023 7:00 PM
Experience the cutting-edge of today's youngest and brightest musical talent.

Reflections and Reveries
28 Sep 2023 7:30 PM
Flavio Villani's final DMA Recital

Sparkle Dance Extravaganza
30 Sep 2023 7:00 PM
The Waikato Dance Performance Trust are putting on a dance extravaganza of performances not to be missed.

Somi Kim: Mozart and More
13 Oct 2023 7:30 PM
Join music director Peter Walls and Opus Orchestra for an unforgettable concert as Somi's extraordinary talent comes together with the timeless compositions of Mozart and a playful twist of Prokofiev

Mrs Waikato 2023 - Finals
14 Oct 2023 6:00 PM
The Mrs Waikato Ladies have spent the last 7 months training their catwalks, poise, posture and confidence to lead up to this night.

Gráda
20 Oct 2023 7:30 PM
A highlight of the traditional Irish music scene from 2001 - 2011, Trad group Gráda is reuniting in 2023 with a 9-date tour across New Zealand.

On Track to Kentucky
21 Oct 2023 7:00 PM
The award-winning Waikato Rivertones Chorus presents an evening showcase of spectacular vocal harmony with special guest, NZ singer-songwriter, Anna Hawkins

20th Annual Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture
28 Oct 2023 5:15 PM
The Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture is a public occasion celebrating the life and literary legacy of Frank Sargeson.

The Bubble Show
16 Dec 2023 2:00 PM
Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes!