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Auckland Heritage Festival

Sep 26 - Oct 11, 2026 Auckland

Ongoing

The Auckland Heritage Festival returns for its 22nd year from late September to mid-October 2026. This two-week event features a wide array of free and low-cost activities across the region, focusing on...

Heritage History +9

Wellington Jazz Festival

Oct 14-18, 2026 Wellington

Upcoming

The Wellington Jazz Festival marks its 30th anniversary from October 14 to 18, 2026, featuring over 180 performances across New Zealand's capital. The five-day event spans approximately 70 venues, showcasing a diverse...

Music festival Jazz +7

Nelson Arts Festival

Oct 22 - Nov 1, 2026 Nelson

Upcoming

The 32nd annual Nelson Arts Festival, New Zealand’s longest-running annual regional arts festival, is an 11-day multidisciplinary event held in Whakatū Nelson from October 22 to November 1, 2026. Featuring local, national,...

Arts Festival +9

Indian Film Festival NZ

Oct 23-25, 2026 Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

Upcoming

The Indian Film Festival NZ (TIFFNZ) is an inaugural multi-city event held in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch from October 23 to 25. It aims to foster trade and cultural relationships between India...

Film Festival Indian Culture +4

Stratford A&P Show 2026

Nov 28-29, 2026 Stratford

Upcoming

The 115th annual Stratford A&P Show is a family-oriented agricultural fair held in the Taranaki region. Taking place in late November, the event showcases traditional rural skills and livestock competitions alongside various...

Agricultural Livestock +7

A Perfect Circle with special guest Puscifer

Dec 13, 2026 Auckland

Upcoming

A Perfect Circle, with special guest Puscifer, will perform a headline show at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday, December 13, 2026. This marks the band's first return to New...

Rock Concert +2

Queens of the Stone Age

Dec 20, 2026 Auckland

Upcoming

Queens of the Stone Age will perform a one-off Auckland show at Spark Arena on December 20, 2026, as part of their 2026 world tour. The concert will feature support from Primus...

Rock Concert +2

Auckland Folk Festival 2027

Jan 29 - Feb 1, 2027 Kumeu

Upcoming

New Zealand's largest folk festival, the Auckland Folk Festival 2027, will be held at the Kumeu Showgrounds from January 29 to February 1, 2027. The event, timed for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, features...

Folk Music Music festival +7

Dom Dolla at Auckland Domain

Feb 6, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

Australian house music artist Dom Dolla is set to perform a major standalone headline show at the Auckland Domain, New Zealand, on Saturday, February 6, 2027. This event, held on Waitangi Day,...

Music festival Electronic Music +4

Freshwater Swim Fest

Feb 13-14, 2027 Takapuna

Upcoming

The Freshwater Swim Fest is an inaugural large-scale swimming festival set to debut in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand, on February 13-14, 2027. Held at Lake Pupuke, the event will feature outdoor swimming...

Swimming Festival +7

Empire of the Sun Ask That God Tour: Afterlife

Feb 19, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

Australian alt-electro duo Empire of the Sun will perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on February 19, 2027, as part of their "Ask That God Tour: Afterlife." This headline event marks the beginning...

Music Concert Electronic Music +4

All Abroad For The Madness Hit Parade Tour - Auckland

Mar 12, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

British ska legends Madness are set to perform at Spark Arena in Auckland on Friday, March 12, 2027, as part of their "All Abroad For The Madness Hit Parade Tour." This highly...

Music Concert +4

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