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Iti te Kupu, Nui te Kōrero | Tiny Statements: The Power of Badges

Oct 30, 2026 - Mar 29, 2027 Hamilton

Upcoming

Iti te Kupu, Nui te Kōrero | Tiny Statements: The Power of Badges is a touring exhibition from Te Papa showcasing over 200 badges that explore New Zealand's social history. Held at...

Exhibition History +7

Equifest 2026

Oct 16-18, 2026 Hamilton

Upcoming

Equifest 2026 is a national equestrian festival held at Hamilton's Claudelands Events Centre from October 16–18. The event features elite competitions, educational masterclasses, and an extensive trade show, alongside the 4CYTE™ Festival...

Equestrian Horse Riding +8

High Tide music festival

Nov 7, 2026 Wellington

Upcoming

The High Tide music festival is scheduled to take place on November 7, 2026, at Waitangi Park in Wellington, New Zealand. The event coincides with the country's general election day.

Music festival Public Event +1

Stan Walker Orchestral Show

Oct 17, 2026 Auckland

Upcoming

Stan Walker is set to perform his first major headline show in six years, titled "A Symphonic Experience," for one night only. This concert will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026,...

Music Concert +7

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

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

Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival

Mar 20, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

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

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

Tails From The Coasts: Nature Stories of Singapore

Jun 26 - Nov 1, 2026 Canterbury

Ongoing

Tails From The Coasts: Nature Stories of Singapore is a nature and art exhibition held at the Canterbury Museum Pop-Up in Christchurch from June 26 to November 1, 2026. On loan from...

Exhibition Nature +8

Adam Art Gallery Winter Season 2026: Three New Exhibitions

Jul 4 - Oct 11, 2026 Wellington

Ongoing

Te Pātaka Toi Adam Art Gallery in Wellington presents its Winter Season 2026, featuring three distinct exhibitions that explore inherited histories and the challenges of the present. Running from July to October,...

Art exhibition Contemporary Art +7

Two Door Cinema Club with special guests The Vaccines

Nov 27, 2026 Auckland

Upcoming

Indie-rock bands Two Door Cinema Club and special guests The Vaccines will perform their respective debut albums, 'Tourist History' and 'What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?', in full at Spark Arena,...

Music Concert +4

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

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