Seeking Expressions of Interest
Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa 2027
Mō mātou | About us
Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa presents a curated programme celebrating the very best in theatre, music, dance, visual arts, literature, comedy and whānau experiences. Each February, the internationally acclaimed Hamilton Gardens and selected venues across Kirikiriroa Hamilton are transformed into Aotearoa's most magical arts festival, showcasing exceptional local, national and international artists while creating unforgettable shared experiences.
Mō tēnei arawātea | About this opportunity
Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa is delighted to invite expressions of interest from artists and creatives keen to be part of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most magical festival of the arts.
Returning from 19–28 February 2027, the festival transforms the internationally acclaimed Hamilton Gardens into a vibrant celebration of creativity, storytelling and shared experiences. With performances and installations nestled throughout the Gardens’ extraordinary spaces — and the magic extending into selected venues across Kirikiriroa Hamilton as required — the festival offers artists a truly distinctive opportunity to connect with audiences in unforgettable ways.
At its heart, Hamilton Arts Festival is a celebration of the performing arts – bringing together theatre, music, dance, circus, cabaret, spoken word and immersive experiences that surprise, delight and inspire. Each year, the festival presents a carefully curated mix of local, national and international artists, creating memorable shared experiences and celebrating our stories.
We are now seeking expressions of interest from artists, creatives and companies interested in being part of the 2027 programme.
Whether your work is bold and contemporary, intimate and immersive, family-focused, site-responsive or joyfully genre-defying, we would love to hear from you.
Expressions of interest are open now and close on Friday 21 August 2026, with the full festival programme to be announced in late November.
Join us in helping shape ten magical days and nights of arts and culture in one of Aotearoa’s most extraordinary festival settings.
Expressions of Interest close: Friday 21 August 2026
Festival dates: 19–28 February 2027
Programme launch: Late November 2026
We can’t wait to discover what you might bring to the magic.
Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa
19–28 February 2027
Me pēhea te tuku tono |
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the online Expression of Interest form using the link below. Please ensure all required information and supporting material is included before submitting your application. We look forward to discovering your work and learning more about your creative vision.
Pease copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to access the application form
https://hgaf.festivalpro.com/form/BJHLDUBeAVCXipgDxpZA/0
Applications close Friday 21 August 2026.