ZURU Nightglow

Schedule

Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

The University of Waikato | Hamilton, WK

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The ZURU Nightglow is one of New Zealand’s biggest free community events and one of the most anticipated annual spectacles in the country. Families from across the region gather to experience the glowing hot air balloons, live entertainment, and the iconic Nightglow finale that lights up the Hamilton sky.
While entry is free, everyone aged 1 year and over must hold their own valid ticket to enter the event.

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The University of Waikato, Campus Pharmacy, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand, Hamilton

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