Live Nation New Zealand to Operate New Hamilton Venue in 2025

Live Nation New Zealand has announced its partnership with the Waikato Regional Property Trust to operate the Waikato Regional Theatre.

Ross Hargood, Chairman of the Trust, highlighted the impact of the collaboration, noting that “uur partnership with Live Nation is the single most effective way to realise the vision for the Theatre project, as it guarantees the top international and national touring shows can and will visit.”

“Local productions will have a fully resourced venue on their doorstep, and community, cultural, and civic access will be affordable and well supported logistically,” Hargood said.

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Alex Klos, Chief Operating Officer of Live Nation Australasia, emphasized the importance of community investment and collaboration in bringing the project to life.

“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,” Klos said. 

Slated to open in late 2025 in the heart of Hamilton, the venue will have a capacity of 1,300 – catering to both seated and standing audiences. The theater is designed to attract local and international performers across music, comedy, theatre, and family entertainment. 

“We can’t wait to bring some top-tier local and international talent to the stage in Hamilton,” Managing Director of Live Nation New Zealand, Mark Kneebone, shared. “It’s a diverse and growing city, and we relish our role in contributing to the regional arts and entertainment communities across Aotearoa as custodians of this venue.”