What's On

This page lists events that are associated with or linked to Whangarei District Council.

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Aya and the Butterfly

20 Apr 2025 Birdlife Productions are back with a new puppet and music show using exquisite puppetry, live music and lots of giant caterpillar fun!

Te Kotahitanga Expo Hall, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Showquest Northland 2025 – Junior

01 May 2025 Showquest is a nationwide performing arts competition and a platform for youth voices to be heard. Be amazed by original stage performances combining art, music, dance, drama, culture and technology.

Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Music & arts, Youth events

Showquest Northland 2025 – Senior

Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Kids & family, Music & arts, Youth events

Mind, Body and Spirit Expo

10 May 2025 The Mind, Body and Spirit Expo is a full weekend set up with talks, workshops, healers and market stalls.

Te Kotahitanga Expo Hall, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

1 more date

Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Health & well-being, Markets & popup shops, Talks & workshops

Puanga on a Plate

27 May 2025 Puanga on a Plate is a festive event celebrating Puanga Matariki. Local eateries present unique dishes reflecting values of home, family, and identity. It's a time for community bonding over food, each dish telling its own story. Register your dish and restaurant now!

Tagged as: , Matariki Festival

We Will Rock You

29 May 2025 Whangarei Theatre Company presents their latest production. Taking place in the distant future, the story of We Will Rock You exists predominately as a framework allowing the cast to perform covers of Queen's greatest hits.

Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

11 more dates

Tagged as: , Kids & family, Music & arts

Welcoming Plan Community Engagement Hui: Pou Wātea – Access

10 Jun 2025 Part of a series of hui to explore ways to enhance the wellbeing of migrants and newcomers in our community, this session will focus on access to services and activities, identifying barriers and specific needs of urban and rural areas.

Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Talks & workshops

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025

25 Jun 2025 This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, cultural and adventure films from the festival. In New Zealand, our programmes feature over two hours of thought-provoking films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival!

Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers, Movies & screenings

Māori All Blacks v Scotland

05 Jul 2025 Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of world-class rugby and cultural exchange, starting with a thrilling Black Ferns trial match, followed by the highly anticipated main event.

Semenoff Stadium, 51 Okara Drive, Whangārei 0148

Tagged as: , Major events, Sports & recreation

Sandbox Fandom Festival 2025

12 Jul 2025 Sandbox is a space for Te Tai Tokerau’s community to meet and share our mutual love for everything geek! A celebration of wonderful art, games, cosplay, animation, comics, music, tech and more.

Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Tagged as: , Arts, Community events & fundraisers, Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family, Markets & popup shops, Music & arts, Talks & workshops, Youth events

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What's On

Aya and the Butterfly

Showquest Northland 2025 – Junior

Showquest Northland 2025 – Senior

Mind, Body and Spirit Expo

Puanga on a Plate

We Will Rock You

Welcoming Plan Community Engagement Hui: Pou Wātea – Access

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2025

Māori All Blacks v Scotland

Sandbox Fandom Festival 2025

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