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

Experience symphonic favourites alongside dance numbers spanning culture and history - from salsa to Bollywood, kapa haka to rock ’n’ roll and everything in between - 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!

Entry by donation.

6:15pm Gates open
7:20pm Orchestras Central String Quartet playing music from ‘Bridgerton’ including hits by Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish
8:00pm Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rupert D’Cruze

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

Bring your own blanket or low festival seating.

This is a licensed event with bar facilities and food available for purchase. Alcohol cannot be brought into the venue.

Full programme can be found at orchestras.org.nz.

Event times

Rhododendron lawn, Hamilton Gardens

Cobham Drive
Hamilton East
Hamilton 3216

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