Directory of New Zealand Festivals

Rhythm and Vines Rhythm and Vines is a New Year Festival featuring rock, dance, roots and jazz. The Festival presents the best of up-and-coming and established... Read more

Big Day Out The Big Day Out (BDO) is an annual music festival held in late January that tours Australia and New Zealand. It features 7 stages accommodating... Read more

The Parihaka International Peace Festival The Parihaka International Peace Festival celebrates the vision and example of Parihaka founders Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi and the... Read more

World Buskers Festival The World Buskers' Festival presents street theatre from New Zealand and around the world. Circus, street and comedic talent from as far away as... Read more

Vodafone Homegrown Set across 5 stages along Wellington's beautiful waterfront, New Zealand's premier bands and DJs rock the Capital during the one-day Homegrown... Read more

Ragga Muffin Ragga Muffin NZ is held on Waitangi Day weekend, the day after Bob Marley's Birthday, and is a musical feast featuring over ten hours of the... Read more

New Zealand Fringe Festival Fringe is recognised as a unique launch pad for the arts in New Zealand. Since 1989 the festival has treated thousands of festivalgoers to the... Read more

Splore Splore is a biennial outdoor festival devoted to art, culture and community. Splore creates the ultimate festival experience catering to a wide... Read more

Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival Set in the stunning Hamilton Gardens, the Summer Festival is a dynamic celebration of arts, culture and entertainment held within 58 hectares of... Read more

New Zealand International Arts Festival The New Zealand International Arts Festival brings the world’s best dance, theatre, film, music, literature and visual arts to Wellington. The... Read more

New Zealand Post Writers and Readers Week New Zealand Post Writers and Readers Week takes place biennially in Wellington and is New Zealand's longest running international book festival.... Read more

WOMAD NZ Over three-days, more than 200 artists from 20 different countries perform on six stages. The essence of this festival - New Zealand's... Read more

Auckland Triennial The Auckland Triennial is New Zealand's premier international contemporary art exhibition providing a window onto the world of contemporary art... Read more

Pasifika Pasifika Festival is one of the largest community events in the South Pacific. It is a celebration of the art, culture and lifestyle of the... Read more

Dunedin Fringe Festival The Dunedin Fringe Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the South Island of New Zealand and is a highly anticipated event in Dunedin.... Read more

New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival Each year Christchurch hosts New Zealand’s biggest dedicated festival of jazz and blues, attracting audiences who come to see the finest local... Read more

National Jazz Festival The National Jazz Festival is the longest running jazz festival in New Zealand and possibly the southern hemisphere. For 46 years the Festival... Read more

Festival of Colour The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour is a biennial celebration of the arts across six exciting days and nights of astounding performances and... Read more

New Zealand International Comedy Festival Now in its 16th consecutive year, the New Zealand International Comedy Festival has expanded to include 13 national centres, with a comprehensive... Read more

Erupt The ERUPT Lake Taupo Festival presents an action packed programme inspired by the fiery elements of the central North Island volcanic plateau.... Read more

Auckland Writers & Readers Festival 2009 is the tenth anniversary year of the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival. The Festival brings together acclaimed writers and thousands... Read more

Christchurch Cabaret Festival The Christchurch Cabaret Festival presents a power-packed programme to mid-winter audiences in Christchurch. For five days spectators experience... Read more

FUEL Festival FUEL showcases the ingenuity, inspiration and diversity of Kiwi theatre. Since it first opened in 1998, FUEL has grown exponentially and the... Read more

Going West Going West Books & Writers is an annual literary festival that takes place in Waitakere City (Greater Auckland) each September. The festival... Read more

Tempo The New Zealand Dance Festival Trust presents Tempo, NZ’s Festival of Dance, the annual festival that celebrates dance in all its forms and... Read more

The Body Festival Now in its 8th year, the Body Festival is an established event on the Christchurch calendar and national dance festival circuit. The Festival... Read more

Hastings Blossom Festival Spring is the ideal time to visit Hawke's Bay. The orchards are in bloom, winter has slunk away and the hope of a new season is everywhere. The... Read more

SCAPE 2010 Christchurch Biennial of Art in Public Space SCAPE 2010, New Zealand’s premier biennial for art in public space, will be the sixth biennial the Art & Industry Trust has staged in... Read more

Nelson Arts Festival The Nelson Arts Festival has a proud tradition of bringing the best and most innovative theatre, music, dance, cabaret and writers to Nelson. The... Read more

Otago Festival of the Arts The Otago Festival of the Arts was established in 1999 to present a biennial arts festival in Dunedin. There are two simple 'catch phrases' which... Read more

ASB Jazz Fest ASB Jazz Fest in Queenstown offers something for everyone - ticketed concerts, themed events, loads of free gigs across more than 35 different... Read more

Adam Chamber Music Festival The Adam Chamber Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary at the beginning of 2009. Running over 16 days in January and February, it... Read more

Cuba St Carnival The Cuba Street Carnival celebrates its 10th birthday in 2009 and is renowned for delivering the most extraordinary, diverse, and creative... Read more

Rotorua Festival of Arts Te Ihi Te Wehi, the Rotorua Festival of Arts, brings an exciting diversity of national and international entertainers and artists to the city.... Read more

National Kapa Haka Festival The National Kapa Haka festival is a competition that runs over three and a half days with Kapa Haka groups from all around Aotearoa competing... Read more

Auckland Festival Auckland's arts festival is a biennial event that boasts a spectacular programme of more than 200 theatre, dance, music, and visual arts events... Read more

Capital E National Arts Festival The Capital E National Arts Festival presents an exhilarating line-up of performers from all around the world with a wealth of theatre, dance and... Read more

Auckland Art Fair Auckland Art Fair is New Zealand’s premiere visual arts event with a select contingent of New Zealand and Australia’s leading galleries. The fair... Read more

The Christchurch Festival Each year the Christchurch Festival presents a blend of classic and new works. The ability of the Festival to present a programme full of... Read more

Taranaki International Festival of the Arts The Taranaki Arts Festival presents cutting edge avant-garde circus, dramatic and thought-provoking theatre, wonderful contemporary and classical... Read more

Tauranga Arts Festival The Tauranga Arts Festival is a showcase of the very best in New Zealand and international music, theatre, cabaret and exhibitions. In 2007... Read more

Adam International Cello Festival and Competition The ADAM International Cello Festival and Competition is a unique event for Christchurch, New Zealand and the southern hemisphere. With... Read more