Family friendly fun at The Extravaganza Fair WILLIAM FRASER MEMORIAL PARK Riverside Dr - Whangārei ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND Saturday 25th Jan - 9am - 5pm Sunday 26th Jan - 9am - 5pm Monday 27th Jan - 9am - 5pm Kids free entry Adults gold coin entry ROLL UP !! ROLlL UP !! ROLL UP !! To […]
Shipwrecked Music & Arts Festival 2025 ⚓ 7th - 9th February - Te Arai, Auckland, Aotearoa Shipwrecked is a boutique music & arts festival brought to you with love. Nestled between three lakes in an idyllic landscape, not far from the hum of Auckland, the festival site at Te Arai has been lovingly curated over […]
Join us for the First Festival of Indonesian Culture in Northland! Experience a vibrant Indonesian cultural performance, taste authentic Indonesian cuisine, and enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages! Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025 Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Location: Hihiaua Cultural CentreThis event is FREE ENTRY – bring your whanau and friends for […]
Love free events? Love to have fun? Then you will LOVE the Love it Here Festival! Whangarei District Council invites you and your loved ones to celebrate the reopening of Cafler Park with the brand-new Lovers Lane bridge and plaza area this Valentine's Day. This free family event will have heaps to see and do […]
Whangārei Proud, based in Whangārei, Te Tai Tokerau, is dedicated to creating safe and supportive environments for our Rainbow & Takatāpui community. Our diverse members and volunteers provide a welcoming space where everyone can connect, celebrate, and feel at home. The annual Whangārei Pride Festival takes place every March. Check out the events at Eventfinda - Nau mai, […]
ArtBeat is back for 2025! Creative Northlands annual ArtBeat Carnival Day at the Whangārei Town Basin, will be on Saturday 12th April. RSVP + be in to win great prizes - https://events.humanitix.com/artbeat-2025 "We’ve done a lot of reflecting and have listened to community feedback - deciding that Artbeat 2025 will be a MONTH-LONG celebration of […]
Art Beat! Acoustic Stage Reyburn House, Town Basin April 12th 12pm Bring a picnic blanket and come for fun and good tunes!
Catch Mermaid Bait at Art Beat this year! The band will be roving along Whangarei's magical Canopy Bridge. Saturday April 12, 2025 doing 3 x 1/2 hour sets:12:00-12:301:00-1:302:00-2:30 Come and have a boogie and bring the whole whanau!
Instrument Petting Zoo & Instant Ensembles – ArtBeat 2025 Location: Whangārei, Town Basin (outside Reyburn House) Date: Sunday, April 13th, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Hosted by: Sistema Whangārei – Toi Akorangi & Whangārei Folk Club Ever wanted to try an instrument but didn’t know where to start? The Instrument Petting Zoo & Instant Ensembles invites […]
SCIENCE FOR SOCIOPATHS ArtBeat 2025 – Thursday April 17th at 7PM Hundertwasser Art Centre Pay What You can, Recommended $30 | Step inside Maggie Cocco's Science for Sociopaths, a genre-bending performance that blurs the line between art, music, theatre, and social experiment. Expect an immersive soundscape, visceral storytelling, and a tactile conversation through sculpture with […]
A Celebration of Our Diverse Community. Join us for a vibrant morning that celebrates the many cultures woven into the heart of our community. Performance and music. Wear your traditional dress or something that represents your heritage, and enjoy a shared space of stories, customs, and connection.
Set along the stunning Tutukaka Coast, this new beer and food festival is the latest addition to the Savour Northland series, a celebration of regional flavour, creativity, and community. Powered by local event specialists Frankie J Creative, Beer and Loathing, and Belltech, the festival brings together Northland’s top craft beer producers, epic food vendors, and […]
Guard your lederhosen! Don your dirndl! Oktoberfest Ja! Book your Oktoberfest at Roost ticket asap! Event extraordinaires, Roost are hosting a festive Barvarian-style celebration of Beer and authentic food. With the help of our German neighbours at “All you Knead”, gather for a true dining feast of bratwurst, sauerkraut, obatzda, ham hock plus fresh sourdough […]
Join us for a weekend of waterfront celebration in the heart of Whangārei’s Town Basin! The Whangārei Maritime Festival returns for its third year, bringing together tall ships, hands-on maritime discoveries, boat tours, local food, inspiring talks, music, and family-friendly activities. This free event is a vibrant showcase of our harbour city's connection to the […]
Water as a Way to Escape That is Always Open Join us for a fascinating talk with Dr Joost de Bruin, Director of the Hundertwasser Art Centre, as he dives into the world of Friedensreich Hundertwasser — painter, architect, ecologist, and visionary. Discover Hundertwasser’s deep connection to water through his vibrant artworks filled with boats, […]
The Whangārei Latin American Festival is a vibrant celebration of the cultures of Latin America! Come experience the culture and sounds of this diverse region through live music, dance performances, and food. There will be something for everyone at this family-friendly event, including: Live music and dance performances representing various Latin American countries Food vendors […]
Vibes OFF Vine is among us and we are stoked! Join us for Whangārei’s festival as William Fraser Park transforms into a buzzing hub of live music, food, culture and community. Expect a carefully curated lineup of Te Tai Tokerau's best live acts alongside rising local talent, with genre-spanning performances that will keep you dancing […]
TOWN BASIN CARNIVAL – WHANGĀREI Saturday 7th February 2026 • 10.00AM – 4.00PMTown Basin, Waterfront, Whangārei Get ready for a full day of ART, CRAFTS, CULTURE, HERITAGE, FOOD, FAMILY & COMMUNITY FUN!Join us along the stunning Town Basin Waterfront Trail as we transform the area into a vibrant celebration of creativity and local pride. Community […]
Tālofa lava, Mālō e lelei, Kia ora whānau! We’re excited to introduce 2026 Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival! Our vibrant celebration of Tagata Moana culture, unity, and pride! Theme for 2026: “Nurturing Our Cultural Roots, by Strengthening Our Health,” A reminder of where we come from, the ancestors who paved the way, and the collective strength […]
ArtBeat is back — and it’s heading to Dargaville. This March, Creative Northland is hosting ArtBeat at the Dargaville Riverside Gardens, celebrating art, culture, and community. Come over to the west coast, bring the whānau, and support local creativity. ArtBeat, Saturday 21 March 10am-2pm @ Dargaville Riverside Gardens Visit creativenorthland.com/artbeat for more info […]
For the 14th year running, the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival is rolling into towns across the motu — bringing with it a healthy dose of salt-water cinema, surf culture, and storytelling stoke. Join us for a curated night of world-class surf films, featuring standout stories from Aotearoa and across the globe. From local lineups to […]
Celebrate the Māori New Year with a month-long programme of creativity, culture, and community at the Town Basin. From 15 June to 17 July 2026, join us in honouring the past, celebrating the present, and looking to the future through art, education, and connection. Enjoy exhibitions, interactive activities, and a Matariki colouring competition for all […]
Puanga on a Plate is a vibrant food festival celebrating Puanga Matariki with a delicious twist. Local eateries showcase their creativity by crafting dishes that resonate with the Puanga Matariki themes of: Remembrance – Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki. Celebrating the present – Gathering together to give thanks for what we […]
Lighting up Lover's Lane every night of the festival! Discover the Puanga Matariki constellation of whetū, created by the community and projected onto the exterior wall of the Whangārei Central Library on Lovers Lane, Te Ara Hīkoi ki Kauika, Rust Avenue. Selected designs from the Whakamānawa – Design a Whetū (Star) project will be shining […]
Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. Step into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity, reflect on what's meaningful, and connect with others in your community. Whether you're honouring memories of the past or dreaming about the future, these workshops offer a chance to express your story through […]
Join us for two inspiring drop-in art workshops this Matariki. Step into a relaxed, welcoming space where you can explore your creativity, reflect on what's meaningful, and connect with others in your community. Whether you're honouring memories of the past or dreaming about the future, these workshops offer a chance to express your story through […]
Each month the LLAF Night Library Café will pop-up in a new location, to offer late night cosy coffee vibes and creative hands on activities.
The people of Hikurangi will be lighting up our Village and hosting an epic Matariki Festival! With lots of kaihaukai (feasting), indoor and outdoor markets, live performances, art displays, free rides for kids and storytime shared by our kaumatua. Our local shops will join in the celebration by staying open late and the whole village […]
QUARRY ARTS FESTIVAL OF LIGHT | 15-18 JULY | 5PM-9.30PM An affordable and magical night out for the whole whānau! With interactive art, light shows, fire spinners, food trucks and more the Quarry Arts Festival of Light has something for everyone! 4 nights in mid-winter to explore a colourful world of light, shadow, fire and […]