BNZ Theatre

16/06/2026

🚛🚛The set has been packed into BNZ Theatre We're another step closer to bringing this beloved story to life!

Hey, BNZ Team...the pack-in crew would like a jug of water please (without newts, if possible). 🚫🦎

🎫 https://www.bnztheatre.co.nz/all-events/matilda-the-musical-tickets-ae1460856

16/06/2026

It was a full house for kiwi artist Te Wehi on Friday night as he kicked off his nationwide "I'm Home" NZ Album Tour in Kirikiriroa, with special guest The Western Guide 🎸⁠
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📷️ Stephen Barker / Barker Photography

15/06/2026

We are thrilled to have been named the winner of the Heritage and Adaptive Reuse Property Award at the Property Industry Awards in Auckland last Friday.⁠
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Chief Judge Andy Evans said: “The retained façades give the building a strong civic presence, while the new theatre delivers the capability required of a contemporary performance venue. It gives Hamilton a theatre with real technical capability, better public spaces, and a stronger connection between performance and the street.”⁠
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A big thank you to the Property Industry Awards for this incredible honour.

Read more via the link below.⁠

Hamilton’s BNZ Theatre has been named winner of the Naylor Love Heritage and Adaptive Reuses Property Award at the Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards in […]

08/06/2026

Tickets to Hamilton's hard rock juggernauts Devilskin are on sale now!

Fresh off the success of their chart-topping album 'RE-EVOLUTION', Devilskin are bringing their powerful live show to BNZ Theatre on Saturday 1 August.

🔗 Secure your tickets now - bit.ly/Devilskin-26

05/06/2026

It was fantastic to host Showquest Waikato 2026 at BNZ Theatre!

A huge congratulations to all the talented students, schools, and award winners who took to the stage and showcased their creativity, passion, and hard work. What an incredible celebration of young talent from across the region. 👏

02/06/2026

Join us for a landmark gala event and an unforgettable evening of opera on Thursday 6th August 🎼⁠
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A Night at the Opera brings together some of New Zealand’s finest opera talent for a special gala performance with the Opus Orchestra.⁠
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The evening blends personal storytelling from Dame Malvina Major’s remarkable career with live performances from leading and emerging artists.⁠
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Tickets go on sale today, 12pm.⁠
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🔗 Head to the link for more info - bit.ly/DMM-Opera-HAM

01/06/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: Hamilton's hard rock juggernauts Devilskin are coming to the BNZ Theatre on Saturday 1 August! 🇳🇿⁠
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The band are hitting the road on their 'BE LIKE THE⁠
RIVER 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR' in celebration of their 2016 chart topping album 'Be Like The River', with special guests rising riff-rock duo The Boondocks. ⁠
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Tickets go on sale on Monday 8th June, 12pm.⁠
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🔗 Head to the link for more info - bit.ly/Devilskin-26

29/05/2026

LISTEN UP! 💺📢⁠
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GA Seated tickets have just been released for Australian phenomenon Pub Choir's show at our place this August!⁠
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🎟️ Get your tickets now at the link - https://bit.ly/Pub-Choir-26

29/05/2026

It's NZ Music T-Shirt Day 2026! 🎶⁠🥝⁠
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Our wonderful BNZ Theatre team came dressed in their favourite Aotearoa artist tees to celebrate.⁠
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NZ Music T-Shirt Day invites New Zealanders to wear their favourite Aotearoa artist tee, donate what they can, and funds raised will help MusicHelps support projects who use music to improve wellbeing, connection and mental health across Aotearoa.⁠
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Head to the link to donate - https://www.nzmusictshirtday.org.nz/donate

27/05/2026

UPDATE: WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ❗️

🎭 JOIN THE TEAM AT BNZ THEATRE 🎭

We’re looking for enthusiastic Casual Stage Crew and Theatre Ushers to join our team behind the scenes at the BNZ Theatre!

Casual Stage Crew
Help bring shows to life by:
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Moving sets and staging
• Assisting backstage during performances
• Supporting touring productions and events

Theatre Ushers
Be part of the front-of-house experience by:
• Welcoming patrons
• Assisting with seating and ticket scanning
• Helping create an outstanding theatre experience

If you’re reliable, enjoy live events, and love working in a fast-paced team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply or find out more, email us at [email protected]

Come be part of the magic behind the curtain!

Please note, there is a minimum age requirement of 16.