New Zealand Improv Festival
The New Zealand Improv Festival (NZIF) is set to return to Wellington from October 2 to 10, 2026. This festival features over a week...
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Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW)
The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) is a long-running cultural event in Raglan, New Zealand, featuring a self-guided trail of 48 local artist studios. The...
Outdoor Expo
The Outdoor Expo is an exhibition at Canterbury Agricultural Park, New Zealand, from October 2 to 4, 2026. It will showcase over 250 brands...
2026 National Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Championships
The 2026 National Secondary Schools Mountain Bike Championships is a premier youth sporting event taking place from October 4 to 9 in the Western...
Mountain Biking
Secondary Schools
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King Pin
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...
Show Me Shorts Film Festival
The Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2026 is New Zealand’s premier international short film event, featuring nationwide screenings of top local and global cinema....
‘It’s in the Ballot’ Wellington North Electorate Show
A public forum in Khandallah, Wellington, for the Wellington North Electorate, where electoral candidates present their messages and platforms to voters.
Political Forum
Election
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‘It’s in the Ballot’ Rangitīkei Electorate Show
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...
Electoral Forum
Politics
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Tempo Dance Festival | Te Rerenga o Tere
The Tempo Dance Festival | Te Rerenga o Tere celebrates its 25th anniversary as Aotearoa New Zealand’s premier gathering for dance. Held in Tāmaki...
Wellington Jazz Festival
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...
Equifest 2026
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...
Equestrian
Horse Riding
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Stan Walker Orchestral Show
Stan Walker is set to perform his first major headline show in six years, titled "A Symphonic Experience," for one night only. This concert...
Olivia Dean show
British pop and soul artist Olivia Dean is scheduled to perform a headline concert at the newly transformed Western Springs Bowl in Auckland, New...
Kaimai Express
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...
Railway Excursion
Transportation
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Nelson Arts Festival
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...
Tiki Taane with Auckland Phil
Tiki Taane and the Auckland Philharmonia will unite for an electrifying evening of dance and symphonic fusion at the Auckland Town Hall on October...
The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand
The inaugural Indian Film Festival of New Zealand will take place from October 22 to 25, 2026, across three cities: Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch....
Indian Film Festival NZ
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...
Rainbow Games 2026
Rainbow Games 2026 is a major inclusive multi-sport and community festival scheduled for October 29 to November 1, 2026, in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau), New...
Iti te Kupu, Nui te Kōrero | Tiny Statements: The Power of Badges
Iti te Kupu, Nui te Kōrero | Tiny Statements: The Power of Badges is a touring exhibition from Te Papa showcasing over 200 badges...
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival
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....
Marlborough A&P Show
The Marlborough A&P Show is a long-standing agricultural and pastoral fair that celebrates the farming heritage of New Zealand's Marlborough region. The event brings...
Agricultural Show
Livestock
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L.A.B, Sir Dave Dobbyn and Taylah: One-Off Show
A special one-off music event featuring L.A.B, Sir Dave Dobbyn, and Taylah taking place at the Ayrburn estate in Arrowtown, Queenstown, on November 7,...
High Tide music festival
The High Tide music festival is scheduled to take place on November 7, 2026, at Waitangi Park in Wellington, New Zealand. The event coincides...
The New Zealand Cider Festival 2026
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...
VerbCrawl
VerbCrawl is a one-night literary takeover scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Wellington's central business district. The event features a diverse lineup of 20...
Stan Walker - A Symphonic Experience
Stan Walker will bring his 'A Symphonic Experience' to the TSB Arena in Pōneke, Wellington, on Friday, November 20, 2026. He will perform with...
Robbie Williams BRITPOP Tour
Global pop icon Robbie Williams brings his BRITPOP Tour to Auckland's Eden Park on November 24, 2026. The concert features a career-spanning setlist of...
Two Door Cinema Club with special guests The Vaccines
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...
Stratford A&P Show 2026
The 115th annual Stratford A&P Show is a family-oriented agricultural fair held in the Taranaki region. Taking place in late November, the event showcases...
Agricultural
Livestock
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Cross Street Music Festival
The Cross Street Music Festival returns to Auckland for its eighth edition on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Spanning across Karangahape Road, Mercury Lane, and...
Robbie Williams BRITPOP Tour
Global pop star Robbie Williams brings his BRITPOP Tour to Christchurch on November 28, 2026. Performing at the new One New Zealand Stadium, this...
Ashburton Santa Parade
The Ashburton Santa Parade is a long-running festive event in Ashburton, New Zealand, scheduled to take place on December 5, 2026. Although it briefly...
Parade
Christmas
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Dunedin Youth Chamber Music Festival
The Dunedin Youth Chamber Music Festival is an inaugural four-day event in New Zealand designed for advanced young instrumentalists to develop their ensemble and...
A Perfect Circle with special guest Puscifer
A Perfect Circle, with special guest Puscifer, will perform a headline show at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday, December 13, 2026....
TSB Festival of Lights
The TSB Festival of Lights is an award-winning seasonal event that transforms Pukekura Park in New Plymouth into a luminous landscape. Running for 37...
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