What's On

Hot Grill Summer

13 Feb 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

The Canopy Night Market

13 Feb 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

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

Rock and Mineral Show

14 Feb 2026 Join the Whangarei Rock and Gemstone Club Inc to see displays of polished rocks, fossils, minerals, jewellery and more!

Vintage Car Club Rooms, Heritage Park, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu 0179

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Category:  , Endless Summer Festival, Exhibitions and visual arts, Markets

Precious Metal Clay Workshop

14 Feb 2026 Join this hands-on jewellery-making workshop with expert tutor Jenny Crundwell. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, you'll gain valuable skills in design, creation and finishing. By the end of the session, you’ll have made your own personally designed piece of jewellery. All materials included.

Quarry Arts Centre, 21 Selwyn Avenue, Whangārei 0110

Category:  , Endless Summer Festival, Talks & workshops

Summer Acoustic Series

14 Feb 2026 Spend an afternoon in nature enjoying talented local musicians - from opera to acoustic folk - as part of the first‑ever Summer Acoustic Series in the tunnels at the Whangārei Quarry Gardens!

Whangārei Quarry Gardens, 37a Russell Road, Whangārei 0112

2 more dates

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

Art Exhibition Opening - Whānau Pākiki

16 Feb 2026 A playful hour of storytelling, song, movement and crafts for tamariki aged 0–5 and their grownups.

Whangārei Art Museum, 91 Dent Street, Whangārei 0110

4 more dates

Category:  , Endless Summer Festival

Acrylics and Mixed Media Painting

17 Feb 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

6 more dates

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

Speed is Emotional

17 Feb 2026 In Speed is Emotional, creative powerhouse Jo Randerson unpacks their diagnosis, neurodivergent parenting, and the beautiful chaos of a brain on overdrive. Funny, raw, and wildly relatable, this acclaimed show blends sharp comedy with heartfelt insight for a theatre experience that crackles with high voltage. Accessible, inclusive, and not to be missed.

ONEONESIX, 116a Bank Street, Whangārei 0110

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

Boost Brokers Golf for Good

20 Feb 2026 Join us for a fun day on the green at The Pines Golf Club, Whangārei Heads. This charity tournament supports I Have a Dream, helping local kids achieve their goals. Open to golfers of all levels, with raffles, prizes, food, drinks, and on-course challenges.

The Pines Golf Course, 750 Whangarei Heads Road, Onerahi 0110

Category:  , Endless Summer Festival, Sport