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All Abroad For The Madness Hit Parade Tour - Christchurch

Mar 13, 2027 Christchurch

Upcoming

British ska legends Madness will perform at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on Saturday, March 13, 2027. This concert is part of their "All Abroad For The Madness Hit Parade Tour" of New...

Music Concert +4

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

North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival

Mar 13, 2027 Waipara

Upcoming

The North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival is an annual celebration of the region's wine, food, and music, held at Glenmark Domain in Waipara, New Zealand. For its 2027 edition, scheduled for...

Wine Festival Food Festival +6

Ronan Keating: Just Getting Started World Tour - Christchurch

Mar 16, 2027 Christchurch

Upcoming

Ronan Keating brings his "Just Getting Started World Tour" to Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch on Tuesday, March 16, 2027. The concert will feature a selection of Boyzone classics alongside his global solo...

Music Concert +3

Ronan Keating: Just Getting Started World Tour - Auckland

Mar 18, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

Ronan Keating will perform at Spark Arena in Auckland on March 18, 2027, as part of his "Just Getting Started" world tour. The concert is set to feature a comprehensive selection of...

Concert Pop Music +3

The Angels 50th Anniversary Tour

Mar 19, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

The Angels celebrate five decades of rock history with a special 50th anniversary headline performance at the Powerstation in Auckland on March 19, 2027. The concert marks the milestone of their debut...

Rock Music Live Concert +4

Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival

Mar 20, 2027 Auckland

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The Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, New Zealand's largest one-day music event, is scheduled to return to Auckland Domain on Saturday, March 20, 2027. This marks its fifth year at the venue, offering...

Music festival Electronic Dance Music +4

8TH WONDER – A Festival of Sound & Culture

Jan 23, 2027 Rotorua

Upcoming

The 8TH WONDER – A Festival of Sound & Culture is a new one-day music and cultural event debuting at the Village Green in Rotorua, New Zealand, on Saturday, January 23, 2027....

Music Festival +10

Yarnarchy

Sep 19 - Oct 18, 2026 Christchurch

Ongoing

Yarnarchy is an annual public art festival in Christchurch that blankets the central city in knitted and crocheted installations. The event showcases handmade "yarn bombs," ranging from large-scale animals to small hidden...

Public Art Fiber Arts +5

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

Marlborough A&P Show

Nov 6-7, 2026 Marlborough

Upcoming

The Marlborough A&P Show is a long-standing agricultural and pastoral fair that celebrates the farming heritage of New Zealand's Marlborough region. The event brings together the rural community for livestock judging, equestrian...

Agricultural Show Livestock +6

The New Zealand Cider Festival 2026

Nov 14, 2026 Nelson

Upcoming

The New Zealand Cider Festival 2026 is a dedicated celebration of craft cider held at Founders Heritage Park in Nelson. As the country's only festival focused exclusively on cider, it features over...

Cider Food & drink +5

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