Live Music
Unsung Heroes
Thames Squash Club 401 Brown Street, Thames, New ZealandUnsung Heroes, Chris Priestley, Peter Elliot, Nigel Gavin and Cameron Bennett in concert. The Unsung Heroes tell stories from NZ's distant past in song with newspaper clippings & poems, read as an introduction, and a slideshow of historic images to accompany each song. 7:30pm (doors and bar open at 6:30pm) $25 tickets at Carson's Bookshop
The Andrew London Duo
Kauaeranga Hall 437 Kauaeranga Valley Rd, Thames, New ZealandAndrew London’s quirky satirical songs have been the backbone of swing trio Hot Club Sandwich, Tui-nominated country-rockers the Cattlestops, and his self-named Andrew London Trio for more than a quarter of a century. I Hugged My Mate, Let’s Talk About Me and My Daughter’s Got a Boyfriend have had audiences in stitches for decades, but the songwriting is multi-faceted. Songs like ‘Emily Bay’, about the 1846 convict uprising on Norfolk [...]
Te Pūtake o Toi ki Hauraki
Please join us for a celebration of Hauraki’ own Cultural and Art Exhibition at Goldfields Shopping Centre 20th September 2024. This FREE event is open to our Hapori (Community) with artwork now on display at Goldfields Shopping Centre. Free live cultural performances and art exhibition 10am - 2pm 20th September Also in September we are hosting our Black Tie Dinner and Art Auction on Saturday 21st at the Thames Civic [...]
Steampunk The Thames
Come and join our Delightful Madness at our 9th ANNUAL Steampunk Festival Run over 4 days from the 7-10th November. We offer Fun, Entertainment, Competitions, Dancing, Prancing, Gears and Gadgetry. A great opportunity to unleash your creative side and GET AMONGST IT!! Bring the family, there’s fun for every one!! STEAMPUNK YOU THERE!! for the weekends programme see our website steampunkthethames.co.nz
Hauraki Cultural Festival 2024 – Te Kauaeranga
Thames High School 300 Sealey Street, Thames, New Zealand𝐇𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐢 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫. The long-awaited Hauraki Cultural Festival is set to make a grand return after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 2020-2021, followed by two years as a whakangahau (celebration) 2022-2023. This year, the 51st edition of the festival promises to be bigger than ever, transforming back into a full-scale competition with an impressive lineup of talent and activities. Hosted by Mātai Whētu [...]
Christmas in the Park
Te Kura o Te Kauaeranga- Thames South School 307 Rolleston Street, Thames, New ZealandChristmas In The Park Featuring the Harmonic Resonators Free entry
Santa Parade & Whānau Day
Te Kura o Te Kauaeranga- Thames South School 307 Rolleston Street, Thames, New Zealand
Twilight in Grahamstown Thames
Grahamstown 700 Pollen Street, Thames, New ZealandYou are invited! Yes, it's another fabulous Twilight in Grahamstown special late night Christmas shopping event. Hosted by local business to support local business! Come out for some last minute gift buying and enjoy the vibe that is Grahamstown's mix of eclectic shops and attractions. Take in sculptural pieces by local craftsmen, have a groove to local musicians and grab some dinner from a local vendor. It's all here in [...]
Dave Flynn – Celtic Guitar Journey
Kauaeranga Hall 437 Kauaeranga Valley Rd, Thames, New ZealandDave Flynn is a masterful guitarist. – Sing Out! Magazine Award-winning Irish-Kiwi guitarist/composer Dave Flynn returns to New Zealand with an exciting expansion of his acclaimed show Celtic Guitar Journey. For his extensive Summer/Autumn 2025 tour of Aotearoa, Flynn will blend familiar Celtic sounds with fresh flavours from his global travels. From Ireland to Andalucía and Beyond A new dimension to Flynn’s Celtic guitar style is the exhilarating, percussive sounds [...]
Irish/Kiwi Guitarist in Kauaeranga Hall
Kauaeranga Hall 437 Kauaeranga Valley Rd, Thames, New ZealandAward-winning Irish-Kiwi guitarist/composer Dave Flynn returns to New Zealand with an exciting expansion of his acclaimed show Celtic Guitar Journey. In Kauaeranga Music’s first 2025 concert in the Kauaeranga Hall, Dave Flynn’s Celtic guitar style has a new dimension to it, with the inclusion of exhilarating, percussive sounds of Flamenco. Connections between Irish and Spanish music come alive in the Rumba Reel, while Galician and Irish jigs dance in unison. [...]
Thames Music Group Sunday Concert Series
St George's Church 600 Mckay Street, Thames, New ZealandThames Music Group presents a concert by Auckland Chinese zither ensemble Boya Guzheng $20 for non members, $15 TMG members, under 18 years free
Thames Music Group Friday Concert Series
St George's Church 600 Mckay Street, Thames, New ZealandElsa Klein - harpist This concert is a walk through Elsa Klein’s lifelong journey with music and the concert grand pedal harp — starting from the traditional roots of classical harp, then through contemporary reimagining of jazz classics, and finishing with her current experimental folksy originals. The first part will feature some of the world’s most recognisable classical solos from Claude Debussy, Henri Renie, and iconic harp composer Marcel Grandjany. [...]