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Malcolm Flowers Winter Festival

Jul 3-19, 2026 Taupo, Waikato

The Malcolm Flowers Winter Festival is a 17-night community celebration held in Taupō, New Zealand, featuring a central free light hub and seasonal outdoor activities. Scheduled from July 3 to July 19,...

Winter Lights Ice Skating +5

Matariki Festival 2026

Jul 2-19, 2026 Auckland

Matariki Festival 2026 is a significant cultural celebration across Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau), New Zealand, marking the Māori New Year. Running from 2 to 19 July 2026, the festival presents over 100 free...

Matariki Māori New Year Cultural Festival +8

Kia Ora Modi Community Event

Jul 15, 2026 Auckland

The Kia Ora Modi Community Event was held on July 15, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand. This gathering brought together thousands of people of Indian origin to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...

Cultural events Community Gathering Diplomacy +5

Matariki Celebrations

Jul 1-15, 2026 Levin

The Horowhenua District Council hosted Matariki Celebrations in Levin, New Zealand, from July 1 to July 15, 2026. This community festival featured a portable planetarium program by the space education group Spaceward...

Matariki Traditional Festival Community Event +4

In Our Backyard

Apr 23 - Jul 15, 2026 Canterbury Region

“In Our Backyard” is an exhibition of fine art photography by Zenobia Southcombe, held at the South Canterbury Museum’s Perth St building. The exhibition showcases wildlife found across North Otago and South...

Photography Art exhibition Wildlife +4

Matariki ki Au

Jul 3-10, 2026 Waikato Region

Matariki ki Au is an annual textile and fibre exhibition held at Te Whare Toi o Ngāruawāhia, New Zealand. Running from July 3rd to 10th, it offers a space for community, creativity,...

Textile Exhibition Fibre Art Matariki +5

Bayleys Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival

Jul 3-7, 2026 Nelson

The Bayleys Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival transforms Whakatū/Nelson, New Zealand, into an immersive playground of light, sound, sculpture, and interactive art for five winter nights in early July. It showcases internationally...

Light Festival Art Festival Interactive Art +5

Ukulele festival

Jul 3-5, 2026 Geraldine, Canterbury

The Ukulele festival is set to return to Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand, from July 3 to July 5, 2026, after a three-year hiatus. The event is known for its community spirit and...

Ukulele Music festival New Zealand +2

Pacific Dance Festival

Jun 1-30, 2026 Auckland

The Pacific Dance Festival returns in June 2026, celebrating contemporary Pacific identity in Aotearoa (New Zealand). It features performances and workshops from artists across the Moana, primarily held at various venues in...

Pacific Dance Cultural Festival Contemporary Art +5

Watercare’s Central Interceptor exhibition

May 29 - Jun 30, 2026 Auckland

Watercare’s Central Interceptor exhibition is a photography display showcasing Auckland's massive underground wastewater tunnel project. Featuring 30 large-sized images by award-winning photographer Simon Runting, the exhibition offers a rare glimpse inside the...

Photography Exhibition Infrastructure +5

The Onion Field: Pinhole Photography Exhibition

May 29 - Jun 30, 2026 Waiuku, Auckland

The Onion Field: Pinhole Photography Exhibition, featuring works by Leonie Richardson and David Collier, will be held at Stable Light Gallery in Waiuku, Auckland, from May 29 to June 30, 2026. This...

Photography Art exhibition Pinhole Photography +2

Dunedin Midwinter Carnival

Jun 13-14, 2026 Dunedin, Otago

The annual Dunedin Midwinter Carnival, celebrating the winter solstice, takes place on June 13-14, 2026, in Dunedin, New Zealand. Now in its 29th year, the popular event is held over two nights...

Midwinter Carnival Solstice +7

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