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Jim Beam Homegrown 2027
Waikato Welcomes Jim Beam Homegrown: A Celebration Like No Other
New Zealand’s biggest celebration of local music is heading back to the Waikato. After a massive city-wide takeover, Jim Beam Homegrown confirms its 2027 return to Hamilton.
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Jim Beam Homegrown confirms return to Hamilton for 2027
Thousands of fans, seven stages, and a massive city-wide takeover proved that Jim Beam Homegrown found its perfect match in the Waikato. Following the record-breaking success of its recent move, organisers have confirmed the festival will return to Hamilton for 2027. The event remains the premier destination for anyone wanting to see the best of Aotearoa on a single lineup.
Date: Saturday 3 April, 2027
Venue: Claudelands Oval, Hamilton
Ticket on-sale date: Loyal fan tickets on sale 8am, Tuesday 5 May, 2026
Ticket link: Get tickets here
The move to Claudelands Oval in Kirikiriroa Hamilton has unlocked a new level of scale for the long-running festival. Drawing 25,000 people in 2026, the venue provides the space for seven stages and a genre-spanning experience that celebrates the depth of the local music scene. CEO Andrew Tuck noted that the energy from the city and the artists confirmed Hamilton as the right long-term home for the event.
As the festival approaches its 19th year, the focus remains on the community and the unique atmosphere of a purely New Zealand lineup. This isn't just about the music, it is about the crew you bring and the people you meet between the stages. By locking in the 2027 date early, organisers are looking to build on the momentum that saw the local economy thrive during the previous festival weekend.
Early access for the most dedicated fans begins during New Zealand Music Month. Loyal fan registrations open at 7pm on Monday 27 April, 2026. This provides the first opportunity to secure limited tickets before the general public, celebrating the industry and the supporters who have backed the festival for nearly two decades.
Make sure you are ready when those loyal fan tickets drop. This is the biggest day on the Kiwi music calendar, and after last year, you know the Waikato is going to turn it on again.
