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Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour

Mar 13, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

Pop superstar Bruno Mars is scheduled to perform two headline concerts at Eden Park in Auckland on March 13 and 14, 2027. As part of "The Romantic Tour," these stadium shows will...

Music Concert +4

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

Tempo Dance Festival | Te Rerenga o Tere

Oct 13-18, 2026 Auckland

Upcoming

The Tempo Dance Festival | Te Rerenga o Tere celebrates its 25th anniversary as Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier gathering for dance. Held in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) from October 13–18, 2026, the six-day...

Dance Festival +8

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

Cross Street Music Festival

Nov 28, 2026 Auckland

Upcoming

The Cross Street Music Festival returns to Auckland for its eighth edition on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Spanning across Karangahape Road, Mercury Lane, and Cross Street, the event celebrates the independent spirit...

Music festival Contemporary Art +5

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

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

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

Outdoor Expo

Oct 2-4, 2026 Canterbury Region

Upcoming

The Outdoor Expo is an exhibition at Canterbury Agricultural Park, New Zealand, from October 2 to 4, 2026. It will showcase over 250 brands dedicated to outdoor pursuits like boating, camping, fishing,...

Outdoor Expo Exhibition +7

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

‘It’s in the Ballot’ Rangitīkei Electorate Show

Oct 12, 2026 Levin

Upcoming

The ‘It’s in the Ballot’ Rangitīkei Electorate Show is a public forum scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, in Levin, New Zealand. Held at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō (Levin Community Centre), this...

Electoral Forum Politics +4

‘It’s in the Ballot’ Wellington North Electorate Show

Oct 11, 2026 Khandallah

Upcoming

A public forum in Khandallah, Wellington, for the Wellington North Electorate, where electoral candidates present their messages and platforms to voters.

Political Forum Election +4

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