50 of New Zealand’s most iconic events. Tick the ones you’d hate to miss, and when next year’s dates or tickets show up on Ticketmaster or Eventfinda, we’ll email you once, wherever you live.
A spectacular stage show of wearable art from designers all over the world.
Thousands of glowing lanterns, food stalls and performances to mark the Lunar New Year.
One of the world's biggest Pacific festivals, with food, music and dance from across the Pacific islands.
The national kapa haka festival, where the country's best teams compete. Next in Waikato in 2027.
Wellington's Cuba Street turns into a two-day street party of music, performance and art.
Napier goes back to the 1930s with vintage cars, costumes, jazz and dances.
Street performers from around the world take over central Christchurch every summer.
Weeks of stand-up from the best local and international comedians in Auckland and Wellington.
Auckland's festival of lights, with Indian food, dance and music in the central city.
The Māori New Year, marked with a public holiday and events right across the country.