Arts Festival set to beat $11.1 million mark in 2026
An economic “hero event” is expected to deliver another multi-million-dollar boost to Hamilton early next year, continuing its steep upward trajectory.
The last Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa, held annually each February and March, provided a record $11.1 million cash injection to the local economy.
With the line-up for the coming festival now revealed, festival director Geoff Turkington said the figure was on track to be reached again — and then some.
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