Summer Festivals and Events around New Zealand
From the infamous Rhythm and Vines music festival to local foodie events, New Zealand summer is packed with community goodness and places to party.
Auckland International Buskers Festival
Friday 25th January 2019 — Monday 28th January 2019.
World class entertain, just there on the street. All it will cost you (as an option) is a few pennies.
Christchurch World Buskers Festival
10th Jan 2019 — 3rd Feb 2019.
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
9th March 2019 in Hokitika.
The foodies have a chance to shine. Get down and get munching.
Summer Days Festival
19th January in Takapuna Beach.
This is a great chance to get out in the sun and enjoy the community spirit. Keep an eye out for other local festivals like this one near you, where the community comes out and has fun, together.
Night Noodle Markets
6th to 17th February in Christchurch and 5th to 14th in Wellington.
After a couple of successful years in Auckland, the Night Noodle Markets are also extending to Christchurch and Wellington. Make sure you check them out.
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival
Saturday 9th February 2019.
Nelson Win and Food Festival
Sunday 17th February 2019.
WOMAD
15th to 17th March in New Plymouth.
World of Music, Arts and Dance. This brings together artists from all over the globe. The festival celebrates the world’s many forms of music, arts and dance.
Music Festivals
- Rhythm and Vines 29th December to 1st January in Gisborne.
- Rhythm and Alps: 29th December to 1st January in the Cardrona Valley near Wanaka.
- Northern Bass: 29th December to 1st January in Mangawhai.
- Bay Dreams: 2nd January in Mount Maunganui.
- East Coast Vibes: 11th and 12th January in Gisborne.
- Soundsplash: 18th to 20th January 2019 in Raglan.
- Laneway Festival: 28th January 2019 in Auckland.
- Electric Avenue: 23rd February 2019 in Christchurch.
- Homegrown 23rd March 2019 in Wellington.
These only scratch the tip of the iceberg in regards to what is going on this Summer in New Zealand. Keep your ear open or have a quick Google to find out your local Christmas or Summer party, market or celebration!
