The ZURU Nightglow
Hamilton’s biggest night out is The ZURU Nightglow, and this year we are thrilled to be back at Claudelands Oval on Saturday 22nd March 2025.
We look forward to hosting you for hours of live entertainment on the One NZ stage, carnival rides and games, delicious food trucks and vendors and the highlight of the night – the glorious orchestrated hot air balloon glow, that will light up the night sky… culminating in the SkyCity Hamilton Fireworks extravaganza.
Location: Claudelands Oval, Hamilton
4pm: Gates open.
Good food, carnival rides and entertainment on the One NZ Stage.
8pm: Glow Show followed by SkyCity Hamilton Fireworks Extravaganza.
Tickets are FREE for all attendees and anyone aged 15 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Infants under the age of 12 months do not require a ticket.
We’ve worked hard with our ticketing partner, Ticketek, to implement a ballot-based system for the ZURU Nightglow. We understand many are eager to secure spots, and we appreciate the patience.
You don’t have to be online right at 2pm; simply submit your application anytime before 5pm, Monday 24 Feb.
How to enter the ballot:
Enter the ballot starting 2pm 4 February 2025.
Each person can apply for up to 6 tickets.
Infants under the age of 12 months do not require a ticket.
If you are successful in the ballot, you’ll receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to claim your tickets. If you don’t claim your tickets within the timeframe stated on the email your tickets will be surrendered back into the pool, and you’ll have unfortunately missed out.
How the ballot works:
- Ballot Opens: Tuesday, 4 February 2025
- First Ticket Release: Wednesday, 5 March 2025
- Second Ticket Release: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 (for unclaimed/returned tickets)
- Third Ticket Release: Wednesday, 19 March 2025 (for unclaimed/returned tickets)
- Event Date: Saturday, 22 March 2025
Important: QR code release
If you are successful in the ballot, you will receive an email confirmation immediately after claiming your tickets.
However, the actual QR code required for entry will not be sent until midday on event day, Saturday 22 March 2025.
This step helps to prevent scalping and ensures fair access for all.
How will I know I've been succesful?
If you are successful in the ballot, you’ll receive an email confirmation with instructions on how to claim your tickets.
If you don’t claim your tickets within the timeframe stated on the email your tickets will be surrendered back into the pool, and you’ll have unfortunately missed out.
Ticket FAQs
How do I get tickets for the ZURU Nightglow?
Tickets are free and distributed via a ballot system through Ticketek. The ballot opens 2pm, 4 February 2025.
Do I need to be online when the ballot opens?
No. You don’t need to be online at the exact moment the ballot opens.
Simply submit your application before the release dates, and your entry will be included in the random selection process.
Applying early doesn’t guarantee you tickets this year.
What if I don’t receive a confirmation in the first round?
There will be two additional ballot rounds on the 12th and 19th of March for unclaimed tickets.
Can I purchase tickets from other websites or sellers?
No. Tickets are free and only available via Ticketek. Tickets sold elsewhere are invalid and may result in denied entry.
How many tickets can I apply for?
Each individual can apply for up to 6 tickets.
Can I enter the ballot more than once?
No, any duplicate applications will be deleted and in extreme cases may result in your application being removed from the ballot altogether.
What happens if I cannot attend after receiving my confirmation?
If you cannot attend, please return your ticket through Ticketek so that others can have the opportunity to attend.
Can I enter without a ticket?
No. Due to capacity limits, only those with valid tickets will be permitted entry.
When will I receive my entry ticket? I only have a confirmation email.
The QR code/s required for entry will be sent to successful applicants at midday on Friday 21 March 2025.
There is one QR code per person.
Until then, attendees will receive an email confirmation of their ticket allocation.
Don’t forget your Lodge Lost Kids Bracelet for the ZURU Nightglow, which you can collect at Innes Common during event mornings or when you arrive at Claudelands Oval for the ZURU Nightglow.
Thanks to Lodge, pick up a bracelet, write your phone number on it, put it on your child’s wrist at the ZURU Nightglow, then if you and your child lose each other, you are easily contacted by our Lodge Lost Kids team.