Join us and enjoy the magic of Hot Air Ballooning, where balloons and pilots from around NZ and the World take to the Waikato Skies.
Whether you join us for our morning flying events at Innes Common Hamilton, be amazed by The ZURU Nightglow at Claudelands Oval or just pop outside in your jammies each morning to wave as our balloons float by, this event is for you.
The ZURU Nightglow is a FREE ticketed event. Stay tuned for updated information.
The Hamilton City Council Opening Fiesta
Dates: Tuesday 18 March
Time: 7am
Location: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
FREE, no ticket required.
Make the most of this magical week by getting up early to join in the fun at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake. There is nowhere better to see the balloons up close, inflate and fly off and then enjoy the fun with our partners onsite each morning.
More details to come.
The Grassroots Trust Lift Off
Dates: Wednesday 19 March
Time: 7am
Location: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
FREE, no ticket required.
Make the most of this magical week by getting up early to join in the fun at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake. There is nowhere better to see the balloons up close, inflate and fly off and then enjoy the fun with our partners onsite each morning.
More details to come.
WEL Energy Trust Muffins in the Morning
Dates: Thursday 20 March
Time: 7am
Location: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
FREE, no ticket required.
Make the most of this magical week by getting up early to join in the fun at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake. There is nowhere better to see the balloons up close, inflate and fly off and then enjoy the fun with our partners onsite each morning.
More details to come.
First Credit Union Fun Friday
Dates: Friday 21 March
Time: 7am
Location: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
FREE, no ticket required.
Make the most of this magical week by getting up early to join in the fun at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake. There is nowhere better to see the balloons up close, inflate and fly off and then enjoy the fun with our partners onsite each morning.
More details to come.
The Base Basket Burn
Dates: Friday 21 March
Time: 6pm
Location: The Base, Te Rapa, Hamilton
FREE, no ticket required.
Come for dinner, enjoy live music plus our hot and fiery basket burn.
More details to come.
Balloons visits Waipa
Dates: Friday 21 March
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
More details to come.
Radius Care Cash Grab
Dates: Saturday March
Time: 7am
Location: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
FREE, no ticket required.
Make the most of this magical week by getting up early to join in the fun at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake. There is nowhere better to see the balloons up close, inflate and fly off and then enjoy the fun with our partners onsite each morning.
More details to come.
The ZURU Nightglow
Date: 22 March 2025
Time: 4pm
Location: Claudelands Oval, Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
Tickets: FREE, new ticket system coming in February.
Don’t miss Hamilton’s biggest night out – The ZURU Nightglow. 4 hours of live entertainment on the One NZ main stage, carnival rides and foodies, culminating in the spectacular balloon glow and the SkyCity Hamilton fireworks extravaganza!
More details to come.