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Kneecap show

Feb 10, 2027 Wellington
Upcoming

Irish hip-hop group Kneecap is scheduled to perform at Wellington's TSB Arena on February 10, 2027. The show is part of their New Zealand tour and has garnered public attention following an...

Hip Hop Music +5
Auckland Heritage Festival

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
Tiki Taane with Auckland Phil

Tiki Taane with Auckland Phil

Oct 22, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

Tiki Taane and the Auckland Philharmonia will unite for an electrifying evening of dance and symphonic fusion at the Auckland Town Hall on October 22, 2026. This unique concert will feature Tiki...

Music Concert +7
Marlborough A&P Show

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 Angels 50th Anniversary Tour

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
Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW)

Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW)

Oct 2-26, 2026 Raglan
Upcoming

The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) is a long-running cultural event in Raglan, New Zealand, featuring a self-guided trail of 48 local artist studios. The festival begins with a major Preview Exhibition at...

Art Trail Exhibition +5
Auckland Folk Festival 2027

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
Kingston Calling festival

Kingston Calling festival

Feb 19-20, 2027 Mount Maunganui
Upcoming

Kingston Calling is a two-day music and culture festival scheduled for February 19 and 20, 2027, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The festival features a lineup of international reggae...

Music festival Culture Festival +5

Laneway Festival

Feb 21, 2027 Auckland
Upcoming

Laneway Festival 2027 is a music festival scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 21st, at Western Springs in Auckland, New Zealand. This event marks the New Zealand finale and the final...

Music festival Live music +3