Kōanga Festival
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, from September 10 to 20, 2026. The festival...
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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, from September 10 to 20, 2026. The festival...
New Zealand's largest folk festival, the Auckland Folk Festival 2027, will be held at the Kumeu Showgrounds from January 29 to February 1, 2027. The event, timed for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, features...
The Freshwater Swim Fest is an inaugural large-scale swimming festival set to debut in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand, on February 13-14, 2027. Held at Lake Pupuke, the event will feature outdoor swimming...
The South Dunedin Street Festival is a long-running community celebration in Dunedin, New Zealand, scheduled for March 13, 2027. Held along King Edward Street, the event features eight themed zones showcasing local...
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....
“All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves” is an interactive exhibition at MOTAT in Auckland, New Zealand, exploring the city's public transport history, technology, and engineering. Opening September 26, 2026, and running through...
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 together the rural community for livestock judging, equestrian...
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 festival focused exclusively on cider, it features over...
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 nights from late December to late January, the...
The Cross Street Music Festival returns to Auckland for its eighth edition on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Spanning across Karangahape Road, Mercury Lane, and Cross Street, the event celebrates the independent spirit...
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 faced cancellation due to funding challenges, the parade...