Marquee
National
Waitangi Day 2027
6 Feb 2027
Waitangi
What's on
in New Zealand
New Zealand's calendar is centred on Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, with arena and stadium concerts, cricket at Hagley Oval, and festivals from Diwali and Pasifika to the Arts Festival. Regional highlights include Art Deco Napier, the Hokitika Wildfoods Festival and Rhythm & Vines.
Best known
Marquee and major events
Next up
Full calendar
Oct29to 7 Nov
Theatre
Royal New Zealand Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty 2026
29 Oct to 7 Nov 2026 · Wellington
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Oct31to 1 Nov
FestivalMajor
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2026
31 Oct to 1 Nov 2026 · Auckland
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Nov1
SportMajor
Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon 2026
1 Nov 2026 · Auckland
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Nov7to 14
Sport
New Zealand Cup Week 2026
7 to 14 Nov 2026 · Christchurch
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Nov15
Sport
All Whites v India 2026
15 Nov 2026 · Christchurch
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Nov20
Concert
Stan Walker: A Symphonic Experience 2026
20 Nov 2026 · Wellington
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Cities
All cities
12 events
Auckland
Diwali, the Santa Parade, Pasifika, Bruno Mars at Eden Park and the Arts Festival.
8 events
Christchurch
Cricket, Cup Week, Foo Fighters and Crankworx at Hagley Oval and beyond.
6 events
Wellington
TSB Arena gigs, Cornelia Parker, Beervana and World of WearableArt.
1 event
Gisborne
Rhythm & Vines over New Year.
1 event
Hokitika
Wildfoods Festival at Cass Square in March 2027.
1 event
Napier
Art Deco Festival in February 2027.
1 event
Rotorua
Red Stag Rotorua Marathon on 1 May 2027.
1 event
Waitangi
Waitangi Day commemorations on 6 February.
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FAQ
What are the biggest events in New Zealand?+
The best-known events on the calendar are Waitangi Day 2027 (6 Feb, Waitangi), Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour, Auckland 2027 (13 to 16 Mar, Auckland), BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2026 (31 Oct to 1 Nov, Auckland) and Barfoot & Thompson Runaway Auckland Marathon 2026 (1 Nov, Auckland).
When is the busiest time for events in New Zealand?+
November 2026 has the most events in this calendar, with 11 events running. The month pages show what is on in each.
Where do the dates come from?+
From the organiser, the governing body or an official tourism release. Every event page names its sources and the day its dates were checked.
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