Festivals & Lifestyle including food & wine events
Culture Vulture New Zealand Events GuideMusic, sports, festivals, art, food & wine, travel info Searchable New Zealand events calendar & entertainment guide. Find out whats on around the country plus listings of local accommodation, transport and other helpful regional tourism info. Gigs, theatre, exhibitions, wine & food festivals, fashion, sporting events, reviews. Comprehensive and easy to use. Website >>>>> |
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
10th, 11th, 12th August 2012. Over 40 bands in great venues. Top acts from NZ and Australia. The Bay of Islands comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues. 3 days of music, over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues at 6 fantastic venues and in the streets of Paihia, Haruru Falls and Russell. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Auckland's Matariki Festival June - July
Celebrates Maori New Year with over 100 events & activities The Matariki Festival is a celebration of Maori culture, language, spirit and people. This annual Auckland event has a broad range of activities running through the months of June and July. Art workshops & displays, flax weaving, kapa haka performances, music, storytime, movies & many other events. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
New Zealand Fashion Week, 3-9 September 2012
Showcasing the best of NZ Fashion to the world. The best of New Zealand's fashion design is on show to the world at the annual New Zealand Fashion Week, featuring a wide range of both established and emerging labels. Fashion lovers also have the chance to get involved through Fashion WEEKEND and the Designer Selection Shows. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Auckland International Carnival 10 November 2012
Bringing Auckland together in a 1 day extravaganza Experience the dazzling spectacular of 'Carnival'! One day festival extravaganza, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the melting pot of cultures and people that makes Auckland unique. Costume parade & global village, carnival concert, cultural groups, youth zone for kids, carnival rides & much more. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Balloons Over Waikato 28 March-1 April 2012
New Zealand's premier hot air balloon festival, Hamilton. A visual spectacle of over 30 magnificent hot air balloons from New Zealand and overseas, taking to the skies for 5 days of fun and competition. Amazing special shaped balloons, the popular NightGlow show and mass ascensions at sunrise, entertain and delight spectators of all ages. Admission free. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
NZ National Fieldays Mystery Creek Hamilton 13-16 June 2012
New Zealand's premier agribusiness event National Fieldays is held over 4 days each June attracting over 120,000 visitors from New Zealand & overseas. Over 1,000 exhibitors, cutting edge agricultural technology and innovation plus workshops, competitions, sheep dog trials, fashion show & more. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Pohutukawa Festival 23 Nov-9 Dec 2012
Full programme of events to celebrate summer on the Coromandel. The Pohutukawa Festival is held annually in November when the Pohutukawa flowers are starting to bloom around the Coromandel coastline. A full programme of events includes art, music, culture, cuisine, diving & more - showcasing the unique jewels of the Coromandel Peninsula. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Whitianga Scallop Festival 15 September 2012
Great food, wine & entertainment for the whole family! The Whitianga Scallop Festival is an iconic food & wine event held annually in September. Indulge in scallop cuisine creations & soak up Whitianga's harbour vista as some of NZ's best live bands play on one of four stages. Celebrity chefs, cook off's, competitions and fun for the kids also feature. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Beach Hop Whangamata 28 March-1st April 2012
Rock'n'Roll festival, classic cars, music & other events The Whangamata Beachhop is a five day festival celebrating the 50's & 60's rock'n'roll era. Held annually in March on the Coromandel Peninsula, the programme includes classic car & hot rod parades, bands & music, competitions, fashion shows & many other events. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Tauranga Moana Seafood Festival 24 November 2012
Succulent seafood and spectacular entertainment. The seafood festival is held on the iconic Dive Crescent (near the Wharf) in Tauranga. Held bi-annually on the last Saturday in November, festival patrons can expect amazing seafood delicacies, fine wines, competitions and a range of entertainment on five stages. Fun for the whole family. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Art Deco Weekend Napier 13-17 February 2013
Come & celebrate a bygone era, the 1920-30's & Art Deco. The Art Deco Weekend Summer Festival celebrates the elegant and stylish 1920-30's. Join the thousands who put on their Deco duds and enjoy the many events & activities held throughout the weekend. Held on the 3rd full weekend in February, this annual Napier event has a magic all of it's own and is one not to be missed! More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Toast Martinborough 18 November 2012
Experience New Zealand's premier wine, food and music festival Join 10,000 food & wine lovers for a fabulous and memorable day out. Sample, savour & celebrate at this annual event bringing together the unbeatable combination of premium Wairarapa wines, outstanding food and great music within a charming village atmosphere. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Marlborough Wine Festival 9 February 2013
New Zealand's most successful food & wine festival. The Marlborough Wine Festival is held annually in February at Montana Brancott Estate. Festival goers have the opportunity to sample a unique selection of Marlborough wines, gourmet cuisine & delicious local produce, while being entertained by some of New Zealand's top performers. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Kaikoura Seafest 5 October 2012
A smorgasboard of fine food, wine & entertainment for all the family Kaikoura's premier festival featuring wine & food from the region. Held annually on the first Saturday in October, Seafest offers an impressive variety of products presented in many weird & wonderfully creative ways with continuous live entertainment all day. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Hokitika Wild Food Festival 10 March 2012
World famous for it's extremely wild culinary experience! The iconic annual Hokitika Wildfoods Festival on the West Coast celebrates New Zealand's indigenous food and gives the festival goer a 'wild' experience that they will never forget. With live music & entertainment throughout the day and an emphasis on novel, tasty & healthy wildfood, this is a uniquely wild day out. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
NZ Cup and Show Week, Christchurch 5-12 November 2011
Premier racing, fashion, food & entertainment. During every November Christchurch enjoys a range of racing, fashion, agriculture & entertainment events as well as celebrating the annual anniversary day holiday. NZ Cup and Show week features exciting horse racing & fashion showcases at Addington and Riccarton Racecourses, a range of concerts held around the city, the A & P show, International Rodeo and more. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Ellerslie International Flower Show 7-11 March 2012
The Southern Hemisphere's largest garden show For five days each March, Christchurch's North Hagley Park is home to one of the world's best flower shows & horticultural events. This annual gardening & lifestyle event showcases gardening trends, the hottest new plants, floral art and landscape design - a 'must do' attraction for garden lovers. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Rhythm & Alps Music Festival, Terrace Downs
The biggest little festival under NZ's Southern Alps! Taking its award-winning festival down south, Rhythm and Vines is holding a new sister festival in Canterbury in December! The new festival Rhythm & Alps will be held over two days, 28 & 29 December at the picturesque Terrace Downs resort at the base of Mt Hutt (50 minutes drive from Christchurch). More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Skullcandy Big Air Series Methven
Big Air from top skiers, boarders & FMX riders on 17m snow ramp! Thousands of eager spectators gathered to see big air from top skiers and boarders on the huge 17m snow ramp and high octane action from Australasia's big FMX names in the final event of the Skullcandy NZ Big Air Series in Methven. Spectacular fireworks display and after party featuring top kiwi bands. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Festival of Colour Wanaka 16-21 April 2013
A celebration of the arts, music, theatre, dance and film. The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour is a biennial celebration of the arts. Six exciting days and nights of astounding performances and inspiring exhibitions set against the spectacular autumnal backdrop of the Southern Lakes. The festival programme includes music, theatre & dance, visual arts, Schoolfest, street performers & more. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Warbirds over Wanaka 6-8 April 2012
One of the world's premier Warbirds Airshows For three days over Easter, Lake Wanaka becomes centre-stage for an extravaganza of aerial action that will delight aviation buffs, families and those wanting a superb day's entertainment. The Airshow is now a biennial centre piece of Central Otago's tourist attractions. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
Bluff Oyster & Food Festival 26 May 2012
Deliciously fresh seafood, fine wine & great entertainment! The annual Bluff Oyster & Food Festival features a mouth watering array of food and beverages with the renowned Bluff Oyster the star of the show. Other activities include oyster eating & opening races, a fashion show and a varied programme of musical entertainment throughout the day. More Info & Photos >>>>> Visit Website >>>>> |
