Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest 2026

The annual Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest is once again taking place at Hamilton Central Library. 

If you’re new to this kaupapa, Zines are short run, self-published magazines that allow your imagination to run wild! Full of comics, collage, fan-art, photo essays and more, Zines draw inspiration from anywhere and everywhere. 

Hamilton’s top creatives will be there on the 9th May to share their zines and other work. The loose change in your pocket will be enough to walk away with something amazing. 

Come along and have a look at the stalls and pop into our zine making area for adults and children to get your creative juices flowing. This year’s make-a-page theme is Tales from the Deep. 

Building up to Zinefest we will have workshops lead by different Zine makers and with different topics. Most workshops require registration so get in quick! 

Children under 14 must always be accompanied by a caregiver in our libraries.