From the vibrant Whangarei Heads Art Trail Community comes a delightful new event to kick off the holiday season — 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 Māori Art Gallery in Whangārei. '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 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian Lei Making (10 max participants) at the Community Hub 37 Bank Street, […]
Celebrate 19 Years of WINGS! Join us for two fun Hawaiian-themed workshops on 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 𝟭𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian Lei Making at the Community Hub (10 max participants) 𝟲𝗽𝗺–𝟴𝗽𝗺: Hawaiian […]
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 Tūtūkākā 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 Whangārei (FFFWh) is our very own screening of the world’s 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 […]
Whangārei @ Work Exhibition featuring Liam Martyn Astbury & Victoria Little Yvonne Rust Gallery |16–30 January 2026Opening: Friday 16 Jan, 5–7pm A compelling visual tribute to the working people of Whangārei, Whangārei @ 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 – THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! Celebrating 11 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! New Zealand’s biggest and most fabulous traveling fair is rolling back into town – and you’re invited! We’re bringing grassroots charm, vintage flair, and old-school fun to town – 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. “Quantum leaping” says the Irish Times. “Captivating, exhilarating and dynamic” said the Rhein Zeitung. Paul Simon goes Arabic. Kerry polkas meet melodies from Mali. View Seel & Sanders website. https://youtu.be/bh9EcNjVGI4
REFLECTIONSExhibition featuring Stanley Austin Yvonne Rust Gallery | 5 – 28 February 2026Opening: Thursday 5 February | 5–7pm 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 – 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 […]
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 — 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 18–36 · Free to Participate · Limited to 10 Places We’re excited to be running our 12-week Print Your Own Money programme again in 2026! […]
Speed is Emotional theatre at ONEONESIX ADHD - it’s so hot right now! Pōneke’s creative powerhouse Jo Randerson (ONZM) unpacks their diagnosis, neurodivergent parenting, sad songs, men taking their time, and so much more in this highly lauded “funny as hell” theatre extravaganza. This incredible mahi is so much more than a performance - it’s […]
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 Whangārei for a full-scale Drum & Bass takeover. 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 of 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:• 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 o’clock. We will be releasing a limited […]
Kick off Pride Month in Whangārei 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 of 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 […]
A theatrical collaboration by Company of Giants and Soju Shots. Born of water, wonder and a shipping container full of inflatable pool toys. The future is a hot mess. Bring a raincoat. Things pile up — washing machines, walruses, mermaids and mariners tangle in a voyage across time as the seas rise and no one […]
Whangārei's Massive Car Boot Sale is back!Creative Northland is hosting it, as a fundraiser for ArtBeat 2026 LOCATION: RAILWAY RD CARPARK, WHANGAREIDate: Sat 7th March - 8.00am-12noon BOOK NOW: https://forms.gle/jNspF82MvYMXJUrU9 If you can't make the date, we invite you to donate your items to Creative Northland so that we can sell them on your behalf to […]
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 […]
Three ill-equipped wardens keep watch over a makeshift community (that’s you, the audience) who must learn to work together. But as the threat outside takes shape, the atmosphere inside begins to turn. Inspired by the classic game of deception, Werewolf is a gripping blend of thriller and comedy that pulls you into an immersive world […]
Clay Night Date and Time: Thursday 12th March 2026 | 5:30pm - 8pm Age: 16+ Max attendees: 30 Price: $20 Location: Scallop Room, Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangarei 0110 The Quarry Arts Centre warmly invites all to join us on Thursday 12th March 2026 for a welcoming Clay Night as part of Whangārei […]
Join Midnight Green at Beer & Loathing off the back of their sophomore album release - Predatory Applause aswell as the lead up to the release of their third album - with support from Ness! Friday 13th March, 8.30pm @ Beer & Loathing Midnight Green are an 5-piece alternative meo-soul group led by the powerhouse […]
Let your pooch take you for a gentle Queer friendly walk starting at HQ and heading along the Hatea Loop ending at Kai Toi for Coffee and cake (or similar).Bring as many of your rainbow humans as you like. For those looking for a longer walk, they can keep going after Kai Toi if they […]
YES. We are kicking of another season of goodness!This coming Saturday! 14th March! 10:30 - 1:30Corban Dallas and Jasper will be keeping us murky yet chilled! Bangin coffee from @turningpointcoffeenz and shiznic food by us.. the Hospo Mafia crew GET AMONGST IT AND TELL THE PEOPLE TO GET DOWN AND BONCE#whangareiloveithere #coffee #music #goodvibes More about Amber's Kitchen here. Including […]
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 7 PM - 9:30 PM The Harmonic Resonators Manawa Tour - Whangārei Forum North Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, laughter, and heartwarming connection with Aotearoa’s favourite whānau band The Harmonic Resonators, returning to the stage with their signature blend of luscious harmonies, soulful country guitar, waiata Māori, […]
NZ’s ‘Queen of Disco’, Lou’ana, reveals magnetic and mystical album DISCO WITCH and New Zealand tour Aotearoa’s very own Queen of Disco, Lou’ana, has today released her highly-anticipated sophomore album, aptly titled DISCO WITCH, alongside a corresponding New Zealand tour for March 2026 to celebrate. Rooted in nu-disco, soul, and funk, Lou’ana weaves nostalgic grooves […]
Have you got a great Puanga Matariki idea or event?If you do, we’d love to hear from you! The Puanga Matariki Festival 2026 is a special celebration with a series of cultural events happening within the Whangārei District for people to come and celebrate together. Come along to our planning hui and help collate, collaborate […]
Queer Connecting -providing an opportunity for our community to come and connect in a relaxed and informal setting, quiet music, low lighting, accessible.BYO snacks and drinks if you want them.18+ Stay tuned to more of Beagles favourite local events here
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 […]
POETS@ONEONESIX Wednesday March 25, 5.30pm - 7.30pm 116a Bank Street Whangarei Wednesday March 25, 5.30pm - 7.30pm Be sure to check out www.johngeraets.com/ruby-cabinet-tray4 with Arthur, Rustum, Piet, Liv and John, plus a few other northerners. The latest Live Encounters special Aotearoa edition features several Northland poets and writers, Lauren Roche, Lincoln Jaques and Piet https://liveencounters.net/ Peter Bakowski will […]
POETS@ONEONESIX is next on March 25. 116a Bank Street Whangarei starting at 5.30pm Check out this latest edition of Live Encounters Aotearoa edition https://liveencounters.net/.../live-encounters-aotearoa.../ www.pietnieuwland.com Stay tuned to more of Beagles favourite local events here
The dancing diamonds are working hard behind the scenes to bring back Whangārei Fire Jam! Friday, March 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM We are fundraising to buy a 200L drum of fire fuel & then we can get fire jam back up & running. Come along for an evening of workshops, a raffle & a […]
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 at 7pm, R18 We’re excited to reveal the hilarious line-up for our upcoming Comedy for a Cause night on Saturday 28th March — and it’s […]
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 Achievement in Poetry. He has held writers residencies at Canterbury and Massey Universities. His poetry has been described as 'explosive', 'powerful', 'challenging, and 'inspiring'. More […]