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Dunedin Youth Chamber Music Festival

Dunedin Youth Chamber Music Festival

Dec 10-13, 2026 Dunedin
Upcoming

The Dunedin Youth Chamber Music Festival is an inaugural four-day event in New Zealand designed for advanced young instrumentalists to develop their ensemble and performance skills. Held in December 2026, the festival...

Music festival Chamber Music +6
South Dunedin Street Festival

South Dunedin Street Festival

Mar 13, 2027 Dunedin
Upcoming

The South Dunedin Street Festival is a long-running community celebration in Dunedin, New Zealand, scheduled for March 13, 2027. Held along King Edward Street, the event features eight themed zones showcasing local...

Street Festival Community +6
Rainbow Games 2026

Rainbow Games 2026

Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

Rainbow Games 2026 is a major inclusive multi-sport and community festival scheduled for October 29 to November 1, 2026, in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau), New Zealand. As the largest rainbow sporting event in...

Sports Lgbtq +5
Savour in the Park

Savour in the Park

Feb 13, 2027 Marlborough
Upcoming

Savour in the Park is a food, beverage, and music festival held at Churchill Glade in Pollard Park, Marlborough. The event showcases regional culinary offerings, including local wines and craft beers, accompanied...

Food & drink Beverage +5
The Living Gulf: From Threats to Recovery

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
Stratford A&P Show 2026

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

Kneecap show

Feb 9, 2027 Auckland
Upcoming

Irish hip-hop group Kneecap is scheduled to perform at Spark Arena in Auckland on February 9, 2027. This concert is part of their New Zealand tour and has gained media attention due...

Hip Hop Concert +5