Whangārei Pride Parade 2026 SAVE THE DATE & GATHER YOUR WHĀNAU~ Saturday, 28th March ~ We need volunteers to help us make this happen!Please complete the form here to offer your time & support:https://forms.gle/eP5LaK3zxLWKBiND7 Get ready to brighten up the Hatea Loop once again! Join us for the fourth annual Whangārei Pride Parade, a celebration of […]
Hurupaki School is excited to present Comedy for a Cause — a night of laughs for a great reason! Saturday, 28 March 2026 Hurupaki School Hall Doors open at 6pm, Show starts […]
Poetry recital with music by award winning poet Apirana Taylor. Apirana Taylor has toured nationally and internationally for many years. He was given the 2024 Prime Ministers Literary Award for […]
The Whangarei Heads Arts Trail is a two-day event each Easter, showcasing local artists and their works in private studios and community venues between Onerahi & Ocean Beach. It’s a rare […]
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 […]
Quarry Ceramics Awards 2026 Awards & Opening night: Friday 10th April 2026, 5pm, Yvonne Rust Gallery Exhibition open: 10th April - 2nd May 2026Open Hours - Mon - Sat 9.30am […]
Star of ‘7DAYS’ and the voice of ‘Stickman, PAUL EGO, is taking his solo standup show ‘STICK’ right around NZ in 2026. Fri 10 Apr 2026, 7:30pm–9:00pm @ ONEONESIX Be […]
Aotearoa's bluegrass explorers, You, Me, Everybody, bring their new album, Midnight to OneOneSix. Rooted in tradition but unafraid to innovate, the band blends virtuosic musicianship with gracious arrangements to create […]
Join us for another amazing night of Deep, Funky and Bangin house beats featuring DJ's Kevvy Small, Nats and Camel
POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday April 15, 5.30pm - 7.30pm 116a Bank Street Whangarei Wednesday April 15, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Be sure to check out www.johngeraets.com/ruby-cabinet-tray4 with Arthur, Rustum, Piet, Liv and John, plus a […]
Karaoke Burlesque is back for round 2! Choose your song & your performer and let the magic unfold. Experience the excitement of Burlesque & Karaoke combined, a spectacle for all. […]
We’re truly thrilled at this new opportunity to bring our musical whānau from Tāmaki Makaurau ki te nōta at ONEONESIX Whangarei, presenting two of our most beloved live acts, both […]
First Screening: 25/04/2026 6:00 pm Second Screening 30/04/2026 8:00 pm In the Capitaine Bouganville Theatre – up the stairs from the main entry. There is also accessibility seating available in […]
First Screening: 25/04/2026 6:00 pm Second Screening 30/04/2026 8:00 pm Starring: Shayne Carter, Miranda Harcourt, Chris Knox Directed by: Margaret Gordon Running time:93 mins Genre: Documentary - Music Rating: NA […]
SIKA Sound Journey - 'Between the Worlds'Something between an ancient ceremony and a movie soundtrack. Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Please bring a yoga mat, […]
First Screening: 25/04/2026 6:00 pm Second Screening 30/04/2026 8:00 pm In the Capitaine Bouganville Theatre – up the stairs from the main entry. There is also accessibility seating available in […]
Shayne P Carter, subject of last year’s five star documentary Life In One Chord, completes an Australasian solo tour with a series of regional shows through the North Island in […]
The international guitar sensation brings his groundbreaking stage show to New Zealand shores for the very first time! Date:May 14th Time:7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Entry:From $43 + booking fee Seated Concert […]
Whangārei band Otium return to the stage to celebrate the release of their brand new single Glide. Known for their dynamic live shows and genre-crossing sound, Otium move effortlessly from […]
Join us in the Yvonne Rust Gallery to celebrate the opening of Touchstones exhibition; a collection of ceramic arts by a collective of local women artists. Touchstones explores how creativity […]
This Time Tomorrow is a four-piece teen pop-rock/punk band made up of a drummer, lead guitarist, bassist, and singer. The lead guitarist and drummer are brothers, who first teamed up […]
SAT 16 MAY | 10AM - 2PM Explore the Quarry Arts Centre and Te Kowhai Print Trust; - Print Your Own Money student’s Print Market & open studio- Free art […]
Yes! its on again and it will be on again and again! we need need beats and coffee Whangārei! This round will be in conjunction with The Quarry Art Studio Open […]
Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to Whangārei's iconic ONEONESIX! Armed with electric violin, guitar, banjo, bass, piano, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica, […]
Big Door Teaching & Recording Studios, 72 Cameron Street, Whangārei 0110, Whangārei Friday 22 May 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm FREE ADMISSION Ever wondered what actually happens between the microphone and the […]
An evening of fun and fundraising with local band Mermaid Bait, DJ Littleman Big and special guest Whangarei Labour candidate Gary Payinda. A warm invite to healthcare workers, teachers, cleaners, […]
Rockshop Whangarei, 12 John Street, Whangārei 0110, Whangārei Wednesday 27 May 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm FREE ADMISSION | SPACES LIMITED Curious about DJing? Wanna up your game? First Spin provides accessible […]
Rockshop Whangarei, 12 John Street, Whangārei 0110, Whangārei Friday 29 May 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm FREE ADMISSION | SPACES LMITED How do you take a well-known song and transform it into […]
To celebrate the end of Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa - New Zealand Music Month and round off our innaugral live-to-air series, Beagle Radio 88.1FM is putting on a special […]
New music hitting all platforms in May. We're going to rock out 116 to celebrate. Sick lineup of local bands. Blind Eyes are a hugely talented young band who always […]
Join Kara, a local musician, for a fun morning of children’s songs and nursery rhymes on Saturday, 13 June at 116. Formerly a performer in bars and restaurants, she now […]
Join us as we come together to honour the rising of Puanga and welcome the beginning of the Puanga Matariki Festival for the Whangārei District. Monday, 15 June 2026 | […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday 17 June, 5.30 to 7.30pm 116a Bank Street Whangarei Many thanks to all those poets who submitted to Fast Fibres Poetry 13. Its looking to be another really […]
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 […]
This free community event honours loved ones who have passed since the last rising of Matariki star cluster, signaling the Māori New Year. Whānau are welcome to send pictures of […]
Whangārei artists Simon Shepheard's anticipated opening. Event opening: Friday 19th June, 5:30-late Exhibition on until 5th July, open daily at 130 Cameron Street, Whangarei 10AM-6PM.
Join a guided night walk and discover the plants and animals that come alive after dark. Learn how Tiakina Whangārei and the Parihaka Community Landcare Group support local ecosystems. You […]
Join us for the Quarry Arts annual Manawa Matariki Community Woodfiring!Under the Matariki stars the community comes together and fires our biggest wood-fired kiln. Open to clay artists of all […]
yeah. thats right! we coffee.. you funk! Come on over to Amber's Kitchen@ The Quarry Arts Center21 Selwyn Ave! Have a Turning Point Coffee, some bangin Toasties and join us […]
Celebrate Kotahitanga through a powerful collection of local and Māori artworks. Add your thread this Puanga Matariki and be part of a shared vision for unity, community, and connection. An […]
Matariki is a powerful celebration grounded in the astronomical knowledge of our tūpuna, who looked to the dawn sky to mark the turning of the seasons and prepare for winter. […]
New night alert Join us for our new regular femme dj night. Deep and Tech house music all night with local DJ's:Lady MezNatsKirsty Hargreavesand special guest STAZZA STAZZA opens the dancefloor […]
Navigating Slowly showcases eight works by Aotearoa artists created between 2017 - 2023, exploring themes of whenua, whakapapa, and our changing ecological world. Featured artists include Sione Faletau Jeremy Leatinu'u […]
Nau mai, haere mai ki Whangaruru. Join us as we come together to celebrate Matariki with a shared hāngī, a special kapa haka performance by our local tamariki, and time […]
Monday June 22nd 2026 at 6.00-7.30pm at the The Judge House of Ale, Walton Street Whangarei Join us for a short sharp literary celebration on the shortest day of the […]
Join us for a special wānanga with Rereata Makiha (Ngāpuhi/Te Arawa/Rangitāne), a respected leader in Te Ao Māori and renowned expert in the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). Wed 24 Jun […]
A space for the mana of wāhine to come alive through whakapapa, storytelling and lived experiences. Meet Janet Hetaraka, Dr Maia Hetaraka, Aorangi Hetaraka, Kahikatea and Kōkōwai – an extraordinary […]