The Festival Hub

Soak up the festival vibes, enjoy some amazing kai and music, and mingle with friends and whaanau at the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa Festival Hub.

Located in the Central Court of Hamilton Gardens, The Festival Hub Grassroots Trust Stage (Turtle Lake Stage) showcases local talent every night of the festival, with an eclectic line-up of entertainment every night of the festival from 5pm. Enjoy a selection of food and drinks available for purchase thanks to Montana Food & Events.

Check out the Festival Hub Grassroots Trust Stage timetable on our website in the weeks prior to the festival for a full line-up of acts.

Card payment only. Please note cash cannot be accepted and there are no cash-out facilities available onsite.

Please note that all events are strictly no BYO alcohol. Due to liquor licensing regulations, we are required to check all bags on arrival.