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Aotearoa Festival Briefing

Festivals and cultural events in Aotearoa, updated regularly.

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Yarnarchy

Sep 19 - Oct 18, 2026 Christchurch
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Yarnarchy is an annual public art festival in Christchurch that blankets the central city in...

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Auckland Heritage Festival

Auckland Heritage Festival

Sep 26 - Oct 11, 2026 Auckland
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The Auckland Heritage Festival returns for its 22nd year from late September to mid-October 2026. This two-week event features a wide array...

Heritage History

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Auckland 69 Auckland 67 Canterbury 25 Wellington 21 Wellington 19 Christchurch 12

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New Zealand 59 Cultural events 33 Auckland 31 Music 29 Concert 22 Exhibition 22 Family friendly 22 Live music 21

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King Pin

King Pin

Oct 7, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

King Pin is a new free exhibition opening at Auckland's Central City Library on October 7. It showcases an extensive private collection...

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Kaimai Express

Oct 18, 2026 Tauranga
Upcoming

The Kaimai Express is a public inter-regional rail excursion running between Auckland, Hamilton, and Tauranga. Scheduled for October...

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