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Summer Concert Tour 2027 - Taupō

Summer Concert Tour 2027 - Taupō

Jan 31, 2027 Taupō
Upcoming

The Summer Concert Tour 2027 arrives at the Taupō Amphitheatre on January 31, 2027, featuring a lineup of four major international music acts. Headlined by Grammy-winning singer Seal, the event also includes...

Music festival Outdoor Concert +4
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival

BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival

Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is a free, two-day celebration of Indian culture held in central Auckland on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Recognized as one of the largest Diwali celebrations...

Diwali Indian Culture +8
New Zealand Improv Festival

New Zealand Improv Festival

Oct 2-10, 2026 Wellington
Upcoming

The New Zealand Improv Festival (NZIF) is set to return to Wellington from October 2 to 10, 2026. This festival features over a week of live, unscripted performances and workshops, primarily based...

Improv Theatre +4
Yarnarchy

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

Kaimai Express

Oct 18, 2026 Tauranga
Upcoming

The Kaimai Express is a public inter-regional rail excursion running between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. Scheduled for October 18, 2026, the event is organized by rail advocacy groups to demonstrate public demand...

Railway Excursion Transportation +4
King Pin

King Pin

Oct 7, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

King Pin is a new free exhibition opening at Auckland's Central City Library on October 7. It showcases an extensive private collection of boxing and wrestling memorabilia assembled by the late New...

Exhibition Boxing +8
Electric Avenue

Electric Avenue

Feb 26-27, 2027 Christchurch
Upcoming

Electric Avenue is a major two-day music festival held annually in Hagley Park, Christchurch. Scheduled for February 26–27, 2027, the 11th edition of the event features a multi-genre lineup headlined by international...

Music festival Electronic Music +6