Event Calendar 2026

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Gospel Festival, Raglan

Sunday 19 April 2026
3:00-5:00pm
Raglan Congregational Church, 1 Stewart Street Raglan
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The Hamilton Community Gospel Choir will present an afternoon of Gospel Music, with supporting artists.

ANZAC Day Commemorations

Saturday 25 April 2026
Dawn Parade 6am
Civic Ceremony 10am
Cenotaph, Memorial Park, Memorial Drive

This year we have the privilege of being invited to take part of the music provided at the Hamilton City ANZAC remembrance ceremonies.

HCGC Reunion

Saturday 2 May 2026
9:00am-5:00pm
Graceway Church, 69 Grey Street, Hamilton 

​We are excited to announce that we are having a Reunion this May, to celebrate 25+ years of singing Gospel.   If you have been involved in the choir anytime in the past, we would love to have you join us for a day of reconnecting, remembering, retelling our stories, and singing some of our favourite songs. 

Click the button below to get more information and register.​   

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 26 May 2026
6:30-7:10pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street, Hamilton)

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 28 July 2026
6:30-7:10pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street, Hamilton)

Past Events for 2026

I Can Only Imagine 2 - Movie Night Fundraiser

Thursday 19 March 2026
7:00pm (110mins)
Lido Cinema Hamilton
Centre Place Level 1/501 Victoria Street, Hamilton

Tickets $20.00 includes a Snack Pack

SOLD OUT

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 17 March 2026
6:30-7:10pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street, Hamilton)

Concert @ St David's Church, Te Aroha

Sunday 8 March 2026
3:00pm Concert, followed by Afternoon Tea
32 Church Street, Te Aroha

The choir will present a programme of Gospel music to help celebrate the re-opening of the church following its recent earthquake strengthening works, undertaken to ensure the building is safe for all to use.

You are invited to make a koha (donation) towards the refurbishment of the garden, that was disturbed during the earthquake strengthening works. 

Past Events for 2025

Christmas Season 2025

 Sunday 30 November 2025 @ 9:30am Service
Te Aroha Combined Churches Event @ Boyd Park, Te Aroha

Saturday 6 December 2025 @ 10:30am to approx 11:15am
The Riverbank Lane Christmas Market

Tuesday 9 December 2025 @  6:30-7:15pm 
Waikato Hospital, Atrium (L2 ED, Pembroke St)

Thursday 11 December 2025 @ 6:00-7:00pm
MADE, Grey Street, Hamilton East

Sunday 14 December 2025 @  4:00pm
Christmas at Wi Neera, Raglan

Thursday 18 December 2025 @ 7:00-8:00pm
Te Awa, The Base (Farmers end by the escalator)

Friday 19 December 2025 @ 7:00-8:00pm
Westfield Chartwell (By the escalators outside Life Pharmacy)

Kaipaki Church

Sunday 12 October 2025
4:00-5:00pm
Kapaki Church, 12 Mellow Road, Kaipaki 

​We have been invited to present an afternoon of gospel music to the congregation of Kaipaki Church.   

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 23 September 2025
6:30-7:10pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street)

You Will Be Found
​HCGC Annual Concert 

Sunday 14 September 2025
6:30-8:30pm at Clarence St Theatre

Tickets available now through Ticketek
​$20 Adults, $10 Children (under 14)
Door Sales may be available on the night
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CLICK the Ticketek logo to go to the ticketing page
Join us this September, for our Annual Concert, which will be packed with an abundance of energy, that well-known heart, it will be full of fun, meaning and foot tapping melodies to brighten your Waikato winter, with a great variety of songs for all tastes.  
Songs will once again range from the following artists, amongst others: Mississippi Mass Choir, Chicago Mass Choir, Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Faith Hill, Natalie Grant, Tauren Wells, CeCe Winans, Tori Kelly and the Waikato’s very own Te Rautini.
The choir has a great line up of soloists including Yolande Jooste, Debbie Shepherd, Christina Mellar and Sheena Smith, each bringing their unique style and sound.
We look forward to seeing you there, and leading you on a journey through our ‘You Will Be Found’ concert.
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Parking: Please note that concert parking is NOT available at Pak'nSave.  Pak'nSave have a 2 hour parking limit for their customers, monitored through photo technology upon entry and exit.  Parking for more than 2 hours will incur a fine of at least $60.00.  On-street parking is available near the theatre, alternatively the Knox Street carpark is within a short walking distance.

Sowers International Fundraiser

Sunday 10 August 2025
4:00-5:30pm
Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Cambridge

Entry by Koha supporting Sowers International​

Waikato Hospital Chaplaincy Fundraising Concert

Sunday 13 July 2025
3:30-5:00pm
St Peter's Cathedral, 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton

Featuring:
Hamilton Community Gospel Choir
Yolanda & Zimieel (Soloist)
Debbie Shepherd (Soloist)
Grant Mason (Jazz Trumpet)
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DOOR SALES ONLY (Cash & EFTPOS)
Adults $15,  Seniors & Students $10

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 24 June 2025
6:30-7:10pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street)

'Keeping it Local' ​ Tour
​Matamata

Sunday 15 June 2025
3:30-5:00pm
​Matamata Baptist Church

Entry by Koha supporting Starfish Health & Wellbeing Centre 

'Keeping it Local'  Tour​
​Morrinsville

Sunday 25 May 2025
4:00pm Morrinsville Baptist Church
Entry by Koha supporting 24-7 YouthWork

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 8 April 2025
6:30-7:10pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street)

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​A Hamilton Community Gospel Choir Fundraising Event

Thursday 27 February 2025
7:00pm Lido Cinema, Centreplace
$20 for a Movie Ticket & Snack Bag

We had a great night seeing this movie and we want to thank everyone who came and supported us on this fundraising venture.  We exceeded our target, by selling out two theatres, so a really good fundraiser for us, and we will put the funds to really good use, upgrading and enhancing some of our sound equipment. So again Thank You.

Past Events for 2024

Festival One

Friday 24 January @ 9:15pm
Opening @ One Arena

Sunday 26 January @ 1:00-2:00pm
Market Place

Christmas Season 2024

Tuesday 3 December 2024 @ 6:30-7:15pm
Hospital Atrium

Thursday 5 December 2024 @ 6:30-7:00pm
MADE

Saturday 7 December 2024 @ 10:00-10:40am
Riverbank Lane Christmas Market

Thursday 12 December 2024 @ 7:00-8:00pm
Westfield Chartwell (near Life Pharmacy at the bottom of the escalator)

Tuesday 17 December 2024 @ 7:00-8:00pm
Westfield Chartwell (near Life Pharmacy at the bottom of the escalator)

Thursday 19 December 2024 @ 7:00-8:00pm
Te Awa, The Base (at the Farmers end, near the escalator)

Hospital Chaplaincy Fundraising Concert

Friday 11 October 2024
7:00pm
St Peter's Cathedral, 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton

DOOR SALES ONLY
Adults $15,  Seniors & Students $10

Rosenvale Chapel Concert

Saturday 21 September 2024 
7:00-8:15pm
363 Parklands Road, Te Awamutu

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 10 September 2024
6:45 to 7:25pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street)

HCGC Annual Concert
​A Hope & A Future

Sunday 18 August 2024
6:30-8:30pm at Clarence St Theatre

Tickets are available through Ticketek
​$20 Adults, $10 Children (under 14)
Door Sales are likely to be available on the night

Join us this August, for our Annual Concert, which will be packed with an abundance of energy, that well-known heart, and of course a great vocal sound with something for all ages and tastes.
Pieces to be performed range from the artists: the Mississippi Mass Choir, Chicago Mass Choir and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, to Cain, CeCe Winans, Tori Kelly and the Waikato’s very own Te Rautini.
The choir is delighted to be finally bringing to the Waikato a concert after a gap of several years, and have a great line up of soloists including Yolande Jooste and Debbie Shepherd, each bringing their unique style.

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 11 June 2024
6:45 to 7:25pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street)

ANZAC Day Commemorations

Thursday 25 April 2024
Dawn Parade 6am
Civic Ceremony 10am
Cenotaph, Memorial Park, Memorial Drive

This year we have the privilege of being invited to take part of the music provided at the Hamilton City ANZAC remembrance ceremonies.

The Sound of Music Sing-Along
​A HCGC Fundraising Event 
---TICKETS SOLD OUT - Two Theatres ---

Tuesday 16 April 2024
7:00pm Lido Cinema, Centreplace

Thank you to those who came and enjoyed this iconic musical sing-along event.  We appreciate your support of our fundraiser and the Hamilton Community Gospel Choir.   We sold 212 tickets and filled two theatres. It was a great night out!

Singing @ Waikato Hospital

Tuesday 26 March 2024
6:45 to 7:25pm in the Atrium (Acute Service Building, Pembroke Street)