The last Good Vibrations Pop Up for 2025. Fantastic time to grab one of a kind gifts for friends & familyā¦ paintings and a whole lot more. Saturday 22nd Nov 9am - 3pmReyburn Studio, Reyburn Lane, WhangÄrei Stay tuned to more ofĀ Beagles favourite local events here
The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing family fun, live music and an unbeatable vibe to each town we visit. Having been on the road for over 45 years, itās safe to say our roots run deep. Our people are incredible, and house trucks/buses are pretty cool too! So donāt forget to […]
Come along and join us for an open, lighthearted, informative and wide-ranging discussion about our relationship to and our understanding of death, in our lives and community. Gentle Conversations about Death and Dying is a group directed discussion of death and dying with no agenda, objectives or themes, offered on a not-for-profit basis - in […]
ON Location: Dance, Sense, and Create is a one-day workshop inviting you to explore dance, place, and improvisation in the lush surrounds of the WhangÄrei Quarry Gardens. Sat 22 Nov 2025, 10:00amā4:00pm Through guided movement tasks and improvisation, weāll explore how dance can emerge from the textures, shapes, and sounds of the environment ā from […]
An evening with sad boxer, MOppy, and DJ Chris Foot (aka Badgers Den) sad boxerĀ returns for their only show of 2025! Following a wildly productive year, expect a loud, unhinged, and irreverent performance. They'll be playing lo-fi bangers from their growing catalogue, including tracks from their new vinyl album, out in November. MOppyĀ (Thom Burton) joins […]
Since 2016, the Prisoner Correspondence Network has coordinated the Holiday Card Drive. Our pen pals, supporters and members of the public write holiday cards to incarcerated folks, bringing them some holiday cheer during a dark and lonely time in prison. This is an important initiative which brings hope and connection to our incarcerated whÄnau, as […]
A rehearsed reading of a new script by local writer Vincent Nathan. Tue 25 Nov 2025, 6:30pmā8:00pm Wed 26 Nov 2025, 6:30pmā8:00pm @ONEONESIX Across time and tide, TÄwhirimÄtea ā the atua of storms ā wrestles with the pain of separation, rage, and love. Through thirteen monologues, the winds of PÅ«rakau echo into the present day. […]
Once a month we gather on the last Wednesday. Open from 6.30pm, with 8.30pm finish time to make sure we don't play all night! Bring your favourite game and favourite snack... and a friend if you like. See you then Whangarei Proud 65 John Street Whangarei 6.30pm-8.30pm
Carved Up Group exhibition of stone and bone carving & weekend of unique workshops Opening night: Fri 28th November 5pm - 8pmShow runs until Sun 14th December during normal Quarry Centre hours. Facebook Event View the workshops available hereĀ https://quarryarts.org/collections/carved-up Dave Taylor -Ā Introduction to Hardstone Carving workshop - Saturday 29th - Sunday 30th November 2025 10am-4pmĀ (sold […]
Guess Whoās Coming to Dinner Directed by Julie Edwards Join us for a fast-paced night of improv comedy and quick thinking as teams of talented performers battle it out in classic Theatresports style! Expect laughter, surprises, and a few unexpected guests at the dinner table as anything can happen when the audience joins in the […]
Come along to Reyburn Art Studio to celebrate the stunning Raranga, Whakairo, and KÄwai Raupapa Level 3 Visual Arts works of our tauira. 28 Reyburn House LaneWhangÄrei Saturday 29 November9am ā 3pm For more information: teihurecruitment@twoa.ac.nz Stay tuned to more ofĀ Beagles favourite local events here
Funk'N it out for 2025's last time in collaboration with National Open Studio Day Beats n eatsfunk n coffeeit's gonna be solid enough to make day of itĀ Saturday 29th November 10am-2pm @ Quarry Arts Centre More about Amber's Kitchen here. Including the delicious toasted sandwich menu. Stay tuned to more of Beagles favourite local […]
Sandbox Fandom Festival and Northland Hobby Shop PRESENTS:2nd HAND GEEKERY & HOBBY MARKET!!! We're doing it again! Our fabulously well attended and successful 2nd HAND GEEKERY MARKETs at Northland Hobby Shop in May, and Sandbox Fandom Festival in July, is coming back for Xmas buying in NOVEMBER! Join the most attractive and urbane nerds and […]
Ceramics NZ Open Studios Weekend The Quarry Arts Centre will be open Saturday 29th Nov AND Sunday 30th November. What's happening on site: Viva La Revolution - Yvonne Rust Gallery Otago Polytechnic Ceramics Diploma Students Exhibition https://quarryarts.org/blogs/exhibitions/viva-la-revolution Ceramics Artists on site: Studio 11 - Rosy & Rich https://www.rosyandrich.nz/ Ceramics NZ National Open Studios is an […]
Five stories. Five adventures. A celebration of courage, friendship, and imagination ā all brought to life by our talented NYT Junior performers! Join us as we journey through new worlds and discover the maps we make along the way. Ā Venue: ONEONESIX, WhangÄreiĀ Entry: Koha donation Come support our youngest storytellers and share in an evening of […]
Andrew Fagan - iconic New Zealand solo sailor, songwriter, and frontman of legendary Kiwi band The Mockers - hits the road in November with a 20-date nationwide tour: Passage Of Time ā Solo Songs and Stories from a Swirly World. Running from 5th to 30th November, the tour charts a course from Invercargill in the […]
Cash and carry market, expect a range of artworks from local makers. Ceramics, painting, festive items and more. Open Hours; Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm Stay tuned to more ofĀ Ā Beagleās favourite local events here
WHANGAREI - DRAG BINGO BONANZA! Join Drag Queen comedian Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race') for three fabulously competitive games, amazing prizes, a dazzling drag show and lots of laughs! Three hilarious games of bingo, fab prizes and a dazzling drag show! Get ready for a fabulous night of bingo like you've never experienced before! […]
'Nikau Hindin: Tai Timu, Tai Pari'; an immersive exhibition of Nikauās aute practice that reveals her processes, rhythms, and whakaaro within the work. Opening night: Friday 5 December 2025, 6pm Exhibition runs: December 6 ā March 29 Wairau MÄori Art Gallery 2 Quayside, Town Basin (Free) artist talk: Saturday 6 December, 11:30am Nikau Hindin (NgÄpuhi, […]
From the vibrant Whangarei Heads Art Trail Community comes a delightful new event to kick off the holiday season ā The Christmas Taster! Join us at the Whangarei Cruising Club, 212 Riverside Drive, on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December, from 10am to 5pm, and discover an inspiring collection of local art, handcrafted treasures, and […]
Nikau Hindin presents her first solo exhibition in Te Tai Tokerau with the Wairau MÄori Art Gallery in WhangÄrei. 'Tai Timu, Tai Pari' opens on Saturday 6 December. Nikau will deliver an Artist Talk. All are warmly invited to attend. Saturday 6 December, 11:30am Exhibition Opening night: Friday 5 December 2025, 6pm Exhibition runs: December […]
To mark the release of their new album 'Dream Believe Achieve' out November 14, 2025 via 1:12 and Flying Nun Records, Aotearoa punk band Dick Move will embark on a national headline tour. Known for their loud, fast, and high-energy live shows, Dick Move will bring their signature no-holds-barred performance and new album to a […]
Come along to Pride HQ to join in some creating in a supportive space with other creative creatures. It might be painting, sewing, writing poetry, crafting, weaving, making fursuits or cosplay outfits, practicing drag makeup, whatever you want to do, but don't have the space to do it, or the ability to make a bit […]
Join the Whangarei Youth Music community at our vibrant concert to welcome summer and the holiday season. Our annual celebratory concert will be showcasing all of our musicians from the littlies in the junior choir and recorder groups to the advanced musicians of orchestra and concert band. The repertoire will range from classical to pop […]
Lots of individuals in society today are FEEBLE-MINDED. They don't know what the HELL is going on. Some people don't know the difference between a PRECIOUS JEWEL and a piece of animal turd. Their ideas are MEANINGLESS, and will believe ANYTHING put in front of them. Maybe YOU are one of these people? Perry has […]
Celebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on ššæš¶š±š®š, šš® šš²š°š²šŗšÆš²šæ š®š¬š®š±! šš¬š®šŗāšš®š½šŗ: Hawaiian Lei MakingĀ (10 max participants) at the Community HubĀ 37 Bank Street, Whangarei, New Zealand š²š½šŗāš“š½šŗ: Hawaiian Hula Dance Workshop and Celebration at YWCA, 21 Rust Ave Letās celebrate together with creativity, movement, and aloha spirit! Food […]
Celebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on ššæš¶š±š®š, šš® šš²š°š²šŗšÆš²šæ š®š¬š®š±! šš¬š®šŗāšš®š½šŗ: Hawaiian Lei Making at the Community Hub (10 max participants) š²š½šŗāš“š½šŗ: Hawaiian Hula Dance Workshop and Celebration at YWCA, 21 Rust Ave Letās celebrate together with creativity, movement, and aloha spirit! Food will be provided by WINGS. […]
Springboard 2025 Round 2 is here! Music from a range of rangatahi artists sharing their talent live on stage. This events line up: BANDWIDTH RIOT Bandwidth Riot is a 4 piece, high-energy Kiwi Alt-Rock band gaining national attention with their raw, immersive, live preformances. Winners of the Far North Smokefreerockquest, the band has opened and […]
FREE Family drop-in Christmas card, postcard creations, you could even create your own stamps. A Christmas card or Postcard is a rare treasure to unexpectedly arrive in your letter box at this time of year is. Drop-in to create your own unique artwork and let someone special know you are thinking of them. Hundertwasser said […]
The dream was a simple one... to bring live music gigs back to the TÅ«tÅ«kÄkÄ Coast! So join us on the longest day of the year... to skank out in the sun and turn our dreams into reality! Upstairs at the Anglers Club is the spot that will be blessed by the three amazing bands […]
Fungi Film Fest WhangÄrei (FFFWh) is our very own screening of the worldās only film festival dedicated to the beauty, otherworldliness, and human influences of mushrooms, lichens, and micro fungi. Please join us for our second annual screening event at ONEONESIX! Each year brings a different mix of films, with this year's program hosting 14 […]
WhangÄrei @ Work Exhibition featuring Liam Martyn Astbury & Victoria Little Yvonne Rust Gallery |16ā30 January 2026Opening: Friday 16 Jan, 5ā7pm A compelling visual tribute to the working people of WhangÄrei, WhangÄrei @ Work draws inspiration from the iconic documentary style of Walker Evans. Artists Liam Martyn Astbury and Victoria Little capture everyday labour with […]
Tahamoana events and Hammerhead Music Production presents: Punk & Metal at the Cove, featuring 99GHOSTS, DEATH PORTAL, FORK and HEADLOCK GRAVE. Three local metal/punk bands and a powerhouse Auckland act bring the noise to Bream Bay! Get ready to see some monstrous talent tear it up on the Tahamoana stage. There is plenty of space […]
ROLL UP, ROLL UP ā THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! Celebrating 11 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! New Zealandās biggest and most fabulous traveling fair is rolling back into town ā and youāre invited! Weāre bringing grassroots charm, vintage flair, and old-school fun to town ā a joyride for all ages! Whether […]
Award winning duo Alex Seel and Jon Sanders tour NZ with their unique singer songwriter/world music blend of guitar and bouzouki. āQuantum leapingā says the Irish Times. āCaptivating, exhilarating and dynamicā said the Rhein Zeitung. Paul Simon goes Arabic. Kerry polkas meet melodies from Mali. View Seel &Ā Sanders website. https://youtu.be/bh9EcNjVGI4
REFLECTIONSExhibition featuring Stanley Austin Yvonne Rust Gallery | 5 ā 28 February 2026Opening: Thursday 5 February | 5ā7pm Discover REFLECTIONS, a striking new collection of abstract ceramic works by sculptor Stanley Austin. Grounded in philosophy and shaped from the earth, these works explore urgent social and environmental themes through raw texture, bold form, and thoughtful […]
TOWN BASIN CARNIVAL ā WHANGÄREI Saturday 7th February 2026 ā¢ 10.00AM ā 4.00PMTown Basin, Waterfront, WhangÄrei 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. Ā Community […]
Come along for live music in one of Whangarei's most atmospheric places - the tunnels at Whangarei Quarry Gardens! Every Saturday afternoon in February, we'll have singer-songwriter acoustic sets, featuring talented local musicians from opera to acoustic folk. Performer: Lynn Walters Lynn is a multi-award-winning songwriter who is primarily a musical storyteller, who uses her […]
GP Lucy O'Hagan recently published Everything But the Medicine. Lucy will read from her book and perform her solo show, a 35 minute 32 character crazy, poignant and funny morning as a GP. Doors open, book sales and signings from from 7pm. 'Stunning. kind, joyful and wise. Everything but the Medicine...is very much a medicine […]
Make this Valentines one to remember, whether you're flying solo or with the one you love you won't want to miss Wellington's dark prince of Folk. Bill Hickman is an intense, lyrical singer/songwriter from Wellington. A long serving stalwart of New Zealand stages, Bill has played in bands (The Shot Band, Billy Bones, Parcel of […]
Qi Gong is an ancient Chinese practice of breath, movement, and awareness that cultivates Qi ā the vital life force energy that flows through all of us. Subtle but potent, accessible to any age and any body, Qi Gong is a way to balance the nervous system, relax stress, and re-calibrate balance. I'll be leading […]
12-Week Rangatahi Printmaking Programme Ages 18ā36 Ā· Free to Participate Ā· Limited to 10 Places Weāre excited to be running our 12-week Print Your Own Money programme again in 2026! Starting 17 February, join us at Te Kowhai Print Trust every Tuesday and Thursday for a hands-on journey into the world of printmaking ā all […]
Speed is Emotional theatre at ONEONESIX ADHD - itās so hot right now! PÅnekeās creative powerhouse Jo Randerson (ONZM) unpacks their diagnosis, neurodivergent parenting, sad songs, men taking their time, and so much more in this highly lauded āfunny as hellā theatre extravaganza. This incredible mahi is so much more than a performance - itās […]
The Worm, theatre at ONEONESIX Written by Carl and Peter Bland. When a mischievous bird pokes its beak through the ceiling and swoops away with his mum, a determined little worm sets off on the adventure of a lifetime! Through twisty tunnels, muddy passages, and underground burrows, he meets a cast of unforgettable characters - […]
International pressure meets local fire as Bass Invaders lands in WhangÄrei for a full-scale Drum & Bass takeover.Ā One night. One system. No holding back. We have the Return of Nick Gavin AKA IMMUNO all the way from Hong Kong alongside FUWA.WAV with locals FutureType this will be an incredible night not to miss. On the […]
Another epic round of Pig vs. Shark coming your way, featuring NZ punk legends Fireshark and local maniacs Wavepig facing off for punk supremacy, backed up by the hard hitting locals 99 Ghosts and The Betty Stevens Band. Stay tuned to more ofĀ Beagles favourite local events here
White Plate Dinner 2026 is a round table dining experience celebrating Northland food, people, and place. Join local business owners, community leaders, and supporters for an elegant evening built around connection and purpose. Enjoy a curated menu showcasing local produce, paired with great conversation and a shared commitment to giving back. The night includes:ā¢ Pre-dinner […]
After the immense fun we all had at Love Bug Returns before Christmas, we couldn't wait to get together again. This is a smaller, central Whangarei bar, the PA sounds great, the capacity is only 100 people and it is normally pretty quiet of an evening until 11 oāclock. We will be releasing a limited […]
Kick off Pride Month in WhangÄrei with a chill evening down at Pride HQ. Meet your queer community, eat, drink, be merry and gay. If you can, bring a plate to share.All ages welcome Stay tuned to more ofĀ Beagles favourite local events here
SHOUT OUT to all Rainbow artists in Northland! We are looking LGBTQIA+ artists to paint, sculpt, stitch, and bedazzle their loudest & proudest, full-on rainbow techniqueer artwork for the 2026 Pride Exhibition - shOUT! From whispers of self-expression to voices loud and proud. Creatives from the rainbow community can register to be part of this […]