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Cirque Alice

Cirque Alice

Aug 28 - Sep 6, 2026 Auckland

Cirque Alice is a spectacular circus production making its New Zealand premiere at The Civic in Auckland, running from August 28 to September 6, 2026. This show reimagines Lewis Carroll's Alice in...

Circus Acrobatics +10
Midday Concert

Midday Concert

Sep 4, 2026 Taupō

The Midday Concert is a monthly concert series held at St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Taupō, New Zealand. The performance on Friday, September 4, 2026, will feature the Taupō Concert Band, presenting...

Concert Music +3
Koroneihana celebrations

Koroneihana celebrations

Sep 2-4, 2026 Ngaaruawaahia

The Koroneihana celebrations are an annual heritage event held at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia to commemorate the coronation of the Māori monarch. This multi-day gathering brings together thousands of people for traditional...

Heritage Maori +5
The Spring Gift & Homeware Fair

The Spring Gift & Homeware Fair

Aug 30 - Sep 1, 2026 Auckland

The Spring Gift & Homeware Fair is a major trade-only exhibition held at the Auckland Showgrounds from August 30 to September 1, 2026. As a cornerstone of the New Zealand retail industry...

Trade Fair Homeware +6
Restaurant Month

Restaurant Month

Aug 1-31, 2026 Auckland

Restaurant Month is an annual culinary festival held in Auckland, New Zealand, from 1 to 31 August 2026. The event features dining experiences across more than 100 restaurants, including discounted set-price menus,...

Food Festival Culinary Events +4
Wellington On a Plate

Wellington On a Plate

Aug 1-31, 2026 Wellington

Wellington On a Plate is an annual month-long food festival held in Wellington, New Zealand, throughout August 2026. The festival features more than 200 ticketed and free culinary events, including the Burger...

Food Festival Culinary Events +4
South Auckland LOMU Day

South Auckland LOMU Day

Aug 29, 2026 Auckland

South Auckland LOMU Day is a free community festival celebrating the life and legacy of rugby legend Jonah Lomu. Taking place at the Māngere Town Centre, the event provides a platform for...

Rugby Community Celebration +5
archiveD

archiveD

Aug 27, 2026 Dunedin

archiveD is a fundraising fashion show presenting "sensational" archival garments from New Zealand and overseas designers, covering fashion from the 1960s to 2003. Organized by the iD Dunedin Fashion Charitable Trust, it...

Fashion Exhibition +5