Cambridge Autumn Festival Events 2013

We've highlighted some of the main events for the festival this year - read on to find out more!

 

Tickets go on sale on 10 February for "Friends of the Festival". Tickets go on sale on 20 February for the general public. Purchase tickets from the Cambridge Information Centre 07 823 3456.

Lyrica - SOLD OUT!

We are thrilled that Lyrica’s first ever pop opera performance in Cambridge will be part of our Festival. This will be a spectacular performance in the superb surroundings of the beautiful, historic St Andrews Church.

Date: Friday March 15th
Time: 7.30pm.
Location: St Andrew’s Church
Tickets: General $25, Senior Citizens $20, Students $10. (Available from the Cambridge and Te Awamutu iSites).

Bonjour Swing

This brilliant group from Tauranga plays largely original music based on Gypsy jazz in the romantic French style, originated in the 1940s in Paris by legendary musicians Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Emphasises the Cambridge ‘French Connection”.

Date: Thursday March 14th
Time: 7.30pm
Location: St Andrews Church
Tickets: General $15, Students $10. (Available from the Cambridge and Te Awamutu iSites).

Cambridge Autumn Showcase - CANCELLED

Dennis Marsh, Cooper’s Run, Che Orton, Jack Wallis, Hannah Cosgrove, The Darkroom Project and Kelly Greer will provide a great concert night out for their fans at the Cambridge Town Hall. Hosted by Cooper's Run.

CANCELLED - For refunds please contact Cambridge i-Site
on 07 823 3456

Date:Saturday March 16th
Time: 7.30pm
Location: Cambridge Town Hall
Tickets: General $30, Double Pass $50, Senior Citizens $25. (Available from the Cambridge and Te Awamutu iSites).

Calendar Girls

A stage production of this hilarious and hugely popular film performed by our local, talented theatre group.

Date: March 2nd to 16th
Time: Various times and shows check Dash TIckets website.
Location: Gaslight Theatre, Alpha Street
Tickets: Dash Tickets 0800 827 484. www.dashtickets.co.nz

Dame Malvina Major and Friends

New Zealand’s opera star, Dame Malvina Major, joins the festival once again with other opera stars in a concert of opera, light opera and show favourites. This will be a popular and delightful event.

Date: Saturday March 16th
Time: 7.30pm.
Location: St Peter’s School auditorium
Tickets: General $35, Students $10. (Available from the Cambridge and Te Awamutu iSites and from St Peters School).

Chamber of Commerce Long Lunch

The Long Lunch held annually in the Cambridge Town Hall as part of the Festival encourages Waipa Business and residents to network over a fine meal and fine wines with entertainment and to hear the winners of the limerick competition.

Date: Friday 15 March
Time: midday
Location: Town Hall
Tickets: from Chamber of Commerce, 1st Floor National Hotel

Main Street Carnival

The Main Street Carnival is held on the last Sunday of the Festival, March 17th, from 10am. It brings out street performers, musicians, dance and community stalls representing the volunteer organizations of Cambridge as well as several thousand local residents and visitors to the town to join the music, performers and fun.

Date: Sunday 17 March
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Victoria Street
Free Entry

Waipa Fun Run and Walk

The Waipa Fun Run and Walk is an annual 5km and 10km fun run and 2km school challenge. It is organised by St Peter’s Catholic School and starts from Victoria Square in Cambridge, New Zealand. The 2013 event has a St Patrick's Day theme. More info >

Date: Sunday 17 March
Time: 9am
Location: Victoria Square

Japanese Tea Ceremony

The traditional Tea Ceremony performed in Japanese dress by two Japanese ladies in the Bihoro Gardens beside the Cambridge Library in Wilson Street. Bring a chair or cushion to sit on.
This Ceremony of about 30 minutes duration will be performed twice, at 11am and midday and there will be a classical music interlude given by students from the Waikato University Conservatorium of Music.

Date: Friday 23 March
Time: 11am and midday
Location: Bihoro Gardens, Wilson Street
Free Entry

Gala Opening

The Festival begins on Wednesday March 13th with an event to thank our sponsors, supporters and “Friends of the Festival” and announce the winners of the Cooney Insurance Short Story Competition. Plus some mystery entertainment!

To become a Friend, and enjoy free entry to this occasion click here.

Date: Wednesday 13 March
Time: 5.30pm
Location: Rouge Café, Empire Street
Tickets: Friends of the Festival and sponsors by invitation.

NB. Events complete as of 14th March 2013.