Sunset Symphony just-announced

One of the Waikato’s most iconic and beloved events returns with a programme that celebrates collaboration, community, music, and dance.

Experience symphonic favourites from the likes of Tchaikovsky, alongside dance numbers spanning culture and history - from latin dance to music from The Lord of the Rings - all against the backdrop of a stunning Rhododendron Lawn sunset.

Bring a blanket, sit back, and enjoy the show, or don your dancing shoes and dance into the sunset!

6:15pm Gates open
7:20pm Orchestras Central String Quartet
8:00pm Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rupert D’Cruze

The evening will be MC’d by Stu and Camille from The Breeze.

This is a licensed event with bar facilities, and food available for purchase. Please note that all events are strictly no BYO alcohol, this includes 0% alcohol. Due to liquor licensing regulations, we are required to check all bags on arrival.

The full programme can be found at orchestras.org.nz

BYO Seats
No Dogs
Please note that all events are strictly no BYO alcohol, this includes '0%' alcohol.

Event times

21 February 2026

  • 7:20pm

Hamilton Gardens

Hungerford Crescent, SH1 (Off Cobham Drive), Hamilton

Hamilton
New Zealand

Hamilton Gardens Website external link

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