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The Living Gulf: From Threats to Recovery

Sep 5 - Dec 5, 2026 Whitianga

Ongoing

The Living Gulf: From Threats to Recovery is an educational exhibition hosted at the Mercury Bay Museum in Whitianga from September to December 2026. This initiative focuses on the environmental health of...

Exhibition Marine Conservation +5

Kōanga Festival

Sep 10-20, 2026 Henderson

Ongoing

The Kōanga Festival is an 11-day annual celebration of Māori performing arts held at Te Pou Theatre in Henderson, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), New Zealand, from September 10 to 20, 2026. The festival...

Māori Culture Performing Arts +9

Taiohi Writing Competition

Aug 1, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027 Auckland

Ongoing

The Taiohi Writing Competition is a literary initiative for young people in Auckland, New Zealand, taking place from August 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027. Organized by Auckland Council Libraries, the event...

Writing Competition Youth Event +4

An Taigh / The House: Held

Aug 15 - Oct 11, 2026 Timaru

Ongoing

An exhibition at Timaru's Aigantighe Art Gallery celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the Aigantighe. The event explores the gallery's Scottish Gaelic heritage and South Canterbury art history.

Exhibition Art +4

Stories Carved In Wood: The Language of Wood and Responses in Wood

Aug 15 - Sep 21, 2026 Taupō

Ongoing

Two distinct wood-based exhibitions, "The Language of Wood" and "Responses in Wood," will be showcased at Taupō Museum from August 15 to September 21, 2026. "The Language of Wood" features local artists...

Exhibition Art +5

Te Tuhi New Exhibitions: Pallavi Paul, Kāhu Kaan, Dalosa, Lafo & Iva

Aug 8 - Oct 4, 2026 Pakuranga

Ongoing

Te Tuhi New Exhibitions: Pallavi Paul, Kāhu Kaan, Dalosa, Lafo & Iva presents three exhibitions at Te Tuhi in Pakuranga, New Zealand, from 8 August to 4 October 2026. The programme features...

Art exhibition Contemporary Art +5

Judy’s Encore

Aug 29 - Sep 26, 2026 Wellington

Ongoing

Judy’s Encore is a concert-style theatrical production starring award-winning artist Ali Harper that explores the turbulent life and legendary music of Judy Garland at Wellington's Circa Theatre.

Theatre Concert +5

TAHI NZ Festival of Solo Performance

Sep 9-19, 2026 Wellington

Ongoing

The TAHI NZ Festival of Solo Performance returns to Wellington, New Zealand, from September 9–19, 2026. This eleven-day festival showcases over 25 local and international solo performers, featuring award-winning artists, rising stars,...

Performance Theatre +6

Tails From The Coasts: Nature Stories of Singapore

Jun 26 - Nov 1, 2026 Canterbury

Ongoing

Tails From The Coasts: Nature Stories of Singapore is a nature and art exhibition held at the Canterbury Museum Pop-Up in Christchurch from June 26 to November 1, 2026. On loan from...

Exhibition Nature +8

Adam Art Gallery Winter Season 2026: Three New Exhibitions

Jul 4 - Oct 11, 2026 Wellington

Ongoing

Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery in Wellington presents its Winter Season 2026, featuring three distinct exhibitions that explore inherited histories and the challenges of the present. Running from July to October,...

Art exhibition Contemporary Art +7

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