HAMILTON, NZ (CelebrityAccess) — Live Nation New Zealand announced it will assume operation of the new Waikato Regional Theatre in a partnership with Waikato Regional Property Trust.
The venue, which is expected to debut in Hamilton in late 2025, will feature state-of-the-art production with a capacity of 1,300 with standing and seated configurations.
Programming planned for the new venue includes comedy, theatre, family entertainment, and concerts. The venue will also provide access to the community’s cultural organizations, including kapa haka, orchestras, ballet, and local performing arts.
“Our Partnership with Live Nation is the single most effective way to realize the vision for the Theatre project, as it guarantees the top international and national touring shows can and will visit, that local productions have a top-of-the-line fully resourced venue on their doorstep, and that community, cultural and civic access is affordable and well supported logistically,” said Ross Hargood, Chairman of the Waikato Regional Property Trust.
“This agreement with Live Nation delivers on our promise to ‘Share the Stage’ and means the Waikato Regional Theatre now has a sustainable and resilient business model that will offer fantastic experiences to audiences, hugely invigorate the Hamilton CBD, and realise substantial economic benefits and advantages for the wider city and region,” Hargood added.
“Live Nation is thrilled to contribute to the effort to elevate arts and entertainment in the Waikato while bringing our global network and venue management expertise to what will be a world-class theatre. This wouldn’t be possible without the incredible belief and investment from the Waikato community and Waikato Regional Property Trust to make this venue a reality,” noted Alex Klos, COO of Live Nation Australasia.
