What's On

Dive into events, festivals, and activities happening across our district - all associated with or linked to Whangārei District Council. From cultural celebrations to community gatherings, there’s something for everyone!

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Hot Grill Summer

01 Mar 2026 Hot Grill Summer is a sizzling food festival that brings burgers to life in all shapes and forms, making the endless summer even more deliciously fun! Voting for the People's Choice Award is open now and closes on Sunday 1 March 2026.

Category: , Endless Summer Festival, Food and drink, Youth events

Art Exhibition Opening – Whānau Pākiki

02 Mar 2026 A playful hour of storytelling, song, movement and crafts for tamariki aged 0–5 and their grown-ups.

Whangārei Art Museum, 91 Dent Street, Whangārei 0110

2 more dates

Category: , Endless Summer Festival

Acrylics and Mixed Media Painting

03 Mar 2026 Explore acrylic and mixed‑media painting in this weekly workshop series with tutor Nelly van der Oord. Learn hands‑on techniques while creating expressive abstracts and human‑form artworks.

Quarry Arts Centre, Scallop Room, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110

4 more dates

Category: , Endless Summer Festival, Lifestyle, Talks & workshops

Cultural Competency Online Workshop Series

03 Mar 2026 Do you work for a community group or non-profit organisation in the Whangārei District? Join this four-part online workshop series to increase your knowledge of practising tikanga Māori and build on your cultural capability.

3 more dates

Category: , Culture, Talks & workshops

The Big Bike Film Night 2026

03 Mar 2026 Let the good times ROLL Whangarei! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is back in '26 with your bike film fix.

Event Cinemas Whangārei, 18 James Street, Whangārei 0110

Category: , Endless Summer Festival, Movies & screenings

Cover-More Northland Travel and Cruise Expo

04 Mar 2026 Plan your next adventure! Discover deals, explore destinations, and meet travel experts all in one place.

Cobham Oval Indoor Cricket Centre, 79 Okara Drive, Whangārei 0110, Whangārei 0110

Category: , Endless Summer Festival, Lifestyle

shOUT!

06 Mar 2026 Exhibition opening! Join us for the loudest proudest most colourful techni-queer exhibition of the year!

Yvonne Rust Gallery, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Avenues, Whangārei 0110

Category: , Endless Summer Festival, Exhibitions and visual arts

The Canopy Night Market

06 Mar 2026 Whangārei’s favourite Friday night food market with delicious food trucks, global flavours, Live beats and a relaxed atmosphere.

The Canopy Bridge, Town Basin, Whangārei 0110

Category: , Endless Summer Festival, Food and drink, Markets

Queeraoke

06 Mar 2026 Brush up on those Karaoke favs @ Queer Karaoke - Queeraoke!

65 John Street, Whangārei 0110

Category: , Endless Summer Festival, Live shows, music and performance

Blindspott Summer Arena Tour

06 Mar 2026 Blindspott return this summer with their explosive arena tour, celebrating Volumes and delivering all the hits that defined a generation, plus powerful new material.

Semenoff Stadium, 51 Okara Drive, Whangārei 0148

Category: , Endless Summer Festival, Live shows, music and performance

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