Live Nation New Zealand will operate the new Waikato Regional Theater in partnership with Waikato Regional Property Trust. Scheduled to open in late 2025 in the heart of Hamilton, the theater will increase the number of live music performances and other live events in New Zealand’s fastest growing city.
This world-class, state-of-the-art venue will have a total capacity of 1,300 people with standing and seated configurations. This new theater will also drive economic development by growing Waikato’s night-time economy and domestic tourism, creating employment opportunities and pathways for industry professionals, and having a positive economic impact on communities. local hotel and accommodation providers.
Mark Kneebone, Managing Director of Live Nation New Zealand, said: “We look forward to bringing top-tier local and international talent to the stage in Hamilton. It’s a diverse and growing city and we value our role in contributing to Aotearoa’s regional arts and entertainment communities as custodians of this place.
Alex Klos, COO of Live Nation Australasia said “Live Nation is excited to contribute to efforts to elevate arts and entertainment in Waikato while bringing our global networking and venue management expertise to what will be a world-class theater.” This wouldn’t be possible without the incredible trust and investment from the Waikato community and the Waikato Regional Property Trust to make this venue a reality.
Ross Hargood, chairman of the Waikato Regional Property Trust, said, “Our partnership with Live Nation is the most effective way to realize the vision of the theater project, as it ensures that the best international and national touring shows can and will be visited, that local productions have a fully high-end finance. place on their doorstep, and that community, cultural and civic access is affordable and logistically well supported.
This deal with Live Nation delivers on our promise to ‘Share the Stage’ and means Waikato Regional Theater now has a sustainable and resilient business model that will deliver fantastic audience experiences, hugely reinvigorate Hamilton’s CBD and generate profit and substantial economic benefits. for the city and the wider region.
Welcoming fans of comedy, theater, family entertainment and all musical genres, Live Nation will program the venue which will also include community access for cultural organizations and institutions including kapa haka, orchestras, ballet and performing arts. local show.
Live Nation and Waikato Regional Theater welcome all inquiries and bookings in anticipation of the completion of construction and launch of the theatre.
In Australia and New Zealand, Live Nation oversees a portfolio of venues including Spark Arena in New Zealand, Tuning Fork in Auckland and San Fran in Wellington. The portfolio also includes Melbourne’s Palais Theater and Festival Hall, Anita’s Theater in Thirroul, New South Wales, and Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall and Triffid, and Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall.