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Events in New Zealand

Festival and cultural events around New Zealand, grouped by timing, topic, and nearby places.

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Location: New Zealand
Country: Aotearoa
Type: Country
Population: 5,122,600
Coordinates: -40.9006, 174.8860

Past events

Archive of events that have already ended in New Zealand.

Verb Readers & Writers Festival

Sep 23-27, 2026 Wellington

Recently ended

The Verb Readers & Writers Festival returns to Wellington (Pōneke) from September 23 to 27, 2026, following a one-year hiatus. This literary celebration features...

Literary Festival Books +7

All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

Sep 26, 2026 Auckland

Recently ended

“All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves” is an interactive exhibition at MOTAT in Auckland, New Zealand, exploring the city's public transport history, technology, and...

Exhibition Transport +9

New Zealand's National Guinea Pig Show

Sep 26, 2026 Taupo

Recently ended

New Zealand's National Guinea Pig Show is a major annual event for cavy enthusiasts held at the Great Lakes Centre in Taupo. The competition...

Animal Show Guinea Pigs +5

Judy’s Encore

Aug 29 - Sep 26, 2026 Wellington

Recently ended

Judy’s Encore is a concert-style theatrical production starring award-winning artist Ali Harper that explores the turbulent life and legendary music of Judy Garland at...

Theatre Concert +5

MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa

Sep 21-25, 2026 Wellington

Recently ended

The MusicWorks Ensemble Festival Aotearoa (MEFA) is a national music festival held in Wellington from September 21-25, 2026. It gathers thousands of young musicians...

Music Youth +5

Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair

Sep 22, 2026 Marlborough Region

Recently ended

The Marlborough Lines Science and Technology Fair is an annual regional exhibition showcasing innovative research and inventions by local students. Hosted at Marlborough Lines...

Science Technology +6

Ocean of Flavours: One Ocean, Many Flavours

Sep 21-22, 2026 Auckland

Recently ended

Ocean of Flavours: One Ocean, Many Flavours is a two-day culinary event held from September 21-22, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand. It brings together...

Food Festival Culinary +3

Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show

Sep 20-21, 2026 Dunedin

Recently ended

The Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show is an annual exhibition held in Dunedin, New Zealand. Marking its 175th anniversary, the recent show was a...

Flower Show Horticulture +3

Stories Carved In Wood: The Language of Wood and Responses in Wood

Aug 15 - Sep 21, 2026 Taupō

Recently ended

Two distinct wood-based exhibitions, "The Language of Wood" and "Responses in Wood," will be showcased at Taupō Museum from August 15 to September 21,...

Exhibition Art +5

New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Motorhome, Caravan and Leisure Show

Sep 18-20, 2026 Mystery Creek

New Zealand's largest motorhome and caravan show, held at Mystery Creek, brings together thousands of enthusiasts for an exhibition of motorhomes, caravans, and leisure...

Exhibition Motorhome +4

Spotlight

Sep 17-20, 2026 Auckland

Spotlight is a debut photography exhibition by filmmaker Taika Waititi, created in collaboration with the electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr. Held at Studio 230 in...

Photography Exhibition +5

Kaikōura Hop

Sep 16-20, 2026 Kaikōura

The Kaikōura Hop is an annual multi-day festival celebrating classic cars and motoring culture in Kaikōura, New Zealand. The event draws hundreds of vintage...

Classic Cars Car Show +5

Kōanga Festival

Sep 10-20, 2026 Henderson

The Kōanga Festival is an 11-day annual celebration of Māori performing arts held at Te Pou Theatre in Henderson, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), New Zealand,...

Māori Culture Performing Arts +9

Poumatua Festival

Sep 17-19, 2026 Auckland

The inaugural Poumatua Festival is a three-day celebration of Māori culture held in central Auckland from September 17 to 19, 2026. This cultural event...

Maori Culture Kapa Haka +7

TAHI NZ Festival of Solo Performance

Sep 9-19, 2026 Wellington

The TAHI NZ Festival of Solo Performance returns to Wellington, New Zealand, from September 9–19, 2026. This eleven-day festival showcases over 25 local and...

Performance Theatre +6

Cambridge Chamber Music Festival

Sep 11-13, 2026 Cambridge

The second annual Cambridge Chamber Music Festival takes place from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the Cambridge Town Hall. This three-day event features...

Music festival Chamber Music +4

Auckland Home Show 2026

Sep 10-13, 2026 Auckland

The Auckland Home Show 2026 is a major public exhibition dedicated to home improvement, renovation, and lifestyle products. Held at the Auckland Showgrounds from...

Exhibition Home Improvement +6

Now You See Me

Sep 8-13, 2026 Wellington

Now You See Me is a free photographic exhibition presented by Endo Warriors Aotearoa and photographer Ainsley Duyvestyn-Smith, exploring the lived realities of endometriosis....

Exhibition Photography +6

Pat Hanly Creativity Awards exhibition

Aug 8 - Sep 13, 2026 Auckland

The Pat Hanly Creativity Awards exhibition showcases a selection of artworks produced by secondary school students from across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Hosted at the...

Art exhibition Youth Arts +4

The Retro Event

Sep 12, 2026 Wellington

The Retro Event is a celebration of retro gaming and pop culture making its Wellington debut at the Wellington Indian Association in Kilbirnie on...

Retro Gaming Pop Culture +5

Prakash Purab

Sep 12, 2026 Auckland

Prakash Purab, also referred to as Prakash Utsav, is a significant Sikh spiritual festival held in Auckland to celebrate the community's heritage and achievements....

Sikhism Religious Festival +4

Bush to Belly

Sep 12, 2026 Punakaiki

The Bush to Belly event aims to challenge public perceptions of wild goat as a food source and encourage its use, featuring various goat-based...

Food Festival Conservation +5

High Altitude festival

Sep 12, 2026 Canterbury Region

The High Altitude festival is an exclusive, boutique electronic music experience held at Mt Hutt Ski Field in the Canterbury region of New Zealand...

Music Electronic Music +6

Ahakoa He Iti and Clearing (Ella Sutherland solo exhibition)

Jun 13 - Sep 12, 2026 Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery will host two new exhibitions from June 13 until September 12, 2026. 'Ahakoa He Iti' showcases...

Art exhibition Contemporary Jewellery +6

Outram Spring Flower Show

Sep 11, 2026 Outram, Dunedin

The Outram Spring Flower Show is a community event held on September 11, 2026, at the West Taieri Rugby Club in Outram, Dunedin, New...

Flower Show Gardening +4

Aga Khan Award for Architecture Exhibition

Sep 11, 2026 Auckland

The Aga Khan Award for Architecture Exhibition was held in Auckland on September 11, 2026, showcasing winning projects from its 16th Cycle (2023-2025). This...

Exhibition Architecture +3

Whānau Marama NZ International Film Festival

Jul 29 - Sep 9, 2026 New Zealand

The Whānau Marama NZ International Film Festival is scheduled to run from July 29 to September 9, 2026, across New Zealand. The festival will...

Film Festival Cinema +4

Raglan Ukulele Festival

Sep 4-6, 2026 Raglan

The Raglan Ukulele Festival (RUF) is a boutique music festival held in Raglan, New Zealand, from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6, 2026....

Music festival Ukulele +6

WORD Christchurch Festival

Sep 1-6, 2026 Christchurch

The WORD Christchurch Festival is a six-day literary and ideas festival held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand. Running from September 1 to 6, 2026,...

Literary Festival Arts Festival +8

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,...

Circus Acrobatics +10

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,...

Concert Music +3

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...

Heritage Maori +5

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...

Trade Fair Homeware +6

City Rail Link 'First Look' events

Aug 9-31, 2026 Auckland

The City Rail Link (CRL) 'First Look' events are a series of public weekend open days taking place in August 2026 at new CRL...

Public Event Rail Transport +6

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...

Food Festival Culinary Events +4

NZSO Wagner Concert Series: Radiance and Myths & Legends

Aug 1-31, 2026 Wellington

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra presents a major concert series in August 2026 across Wellington, Auckland, and Hamilton. Under the direction of conductor Pietari...

Classical Music Orchestra +6

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