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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.
Royal New Zealand Ballet The Sleeping Beauty
21 - 22 November
Presented by The Royal New Zealand Ballet. Summer 2026 will be celebrated with one of the most beloved productions, Greg Horsman's fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty.
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.
Christmas Weekend
5 - 6 December
Fill your stockings and your calendar with a weekend full of festive events and family entertainment.
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.
Brighton Gala Day
17 January
Taking place at Brighton Domain the Gala Day features amusement rides, entertainment, and more than 150 stalls featuring crafts and food right by the seaside. A fun day out for the whole family. Free admission to the public. 10am - 5pm.
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.