Jump to: Upcoming Events | Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Events
Bloom Garden Party
17 October
Celebrate spring with a morning of flowers, fashion and makers market at Larnach Castle. Transport provided from the Dunedin Railway Station. Ticketed event.
Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival
27 - 28 November
Dunedin's iconic craft beer and food festival is back for 2026. Enjoy local, national and international craft beer, along side an impressive selection of food and live entertainment.
Z Manu World Champs
5 December
The Z Manu World Champs will make a big splash in Dunedin as dive bombers from around the region compete at Steamer Basin Wharf. The Dunedin Qualifier is the first competition of the series. Spectators gain free entry.
New Years Celebrations
31 December
Gather in the centre of the city to ring in the new year with an evening of entertainment for all ages building towards a spectacular midnight fireworks display in the heart of the city. The Rock Tenors and Rock Divas are set to headline the city’s celebrations.
Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka ODI
22 January
New Zealand's own Blackcaps take on Sri Lanka in an exciting ODI match at the University of Otago's Oval.
Dunedin Chinese Cultural Festival
7 - 21 February
Experience the vibrancy of Chinese New Year in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Whether you're visiting from across the country or across the globe, this is a special time to explore Dunedin’s cultural heartbeat and join locals in welcoming the new year.
George Street Market
7 February
The heart of Dunedin springs to life again as George Street transforms into a vibrant open-air marketplace bursting with colour, flavour, and creativity. Hosting a dynamic line up of international street performers to entertain the crowds.
Highlanders Super Rugby
February - June
Experience the Highlanders and Super Rugby Pacific live at New Zealand’s first covered stadium. Hard hitting rugby action and live entertainment make these games an event you don’t want to miss.