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10 Jan 2026  to 11 Jan 2026
Art Craft Cultural Workshops

Harakeke (NZ Flax) Weaving Workshop - Traditional Māori Kete with a Plait in its Base (Presented by NZTE)

The Kete Whiri is a traditional pipi kete or kumara harvesting basket. From plant to product: the flax is prepared with the flax fibre exposed at the end, this is referred to as muka.

Venue:  Inangahua Hall (near Murchison)
Region:  Nelson / Tasman  / 
16 Jan 2026  to 14 Feb 2026
Theatre

Auckland Shakespeare in the Park 2026

Join us for our 30th year of Shakespeare in the Park, bringing the Bard’s timeless stories to life like never before, in Auckland’s only outdoor Shakespeare experience.

Venue:  The PumpHouse Theatre (Outdoor Amphitheatre)
Region:  Auckland  / 
16 Jan 2026  to 16 Jan 2026
Comedy

Matt Rife

‘Stay Golden World Tour’

Venue:  Woolfbrook Area
Region:  Christchurch  / 
17 Jan 2026  to 17 Jan 2026
Craft Workshops

Artisan Workshop - Jams in a Jiffy! (Presented by NZTE)

Come along to this fast paced one-day workshop where we will pop on our pinnies, roll up our sleeves and celebrate the wonderful art of making delicious jams!

Venue:  Tākaka, Golden Bay
Region:  Nelson / Tasman  / 
17 Jan 2026  to 17 Jan 2026
Art Craft Cultural Workshops

Sakiori Weaving with Louise Cook

Create your own unique piece of Sakiori Weaving

Venue:  The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum
Region:  Waikato  / 
17 Jan 2026  to 17 Jan 2026
Comedy

Matt Rife - Auckland

‘Stay Golden World Tour’

Venue:  Spark Arena
Region:  Auckland  / 
18 Jan 2026  to 18 Jan 2026
Dance Music

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill's First Time In New Zealand

Venue:  The Tuning Fork
Region:  Auckland  / 
22 Jan 2026  to 22 Jan 2026
Music

The Last Dinner Party

The Last Dinner Party's Aotearoa Debut in 2026!

Venue:  Spark Arena
Region:  Auckland  / 
23 Jan 2026  to 26 Jan 2026
Festival

Auckland’s International Buskers Festival

Get ready for four epic days of street magic, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent!

Venue:  Waterfront & Various Locations in the CBD
Region:  Auckland  / 
24 Jan 2026  to 25 Jan 2026
Art Craft Workshops

Screen Printing Workshop - Create Fabulous Screen Prints on Fabric or Paper (Presented by NZTE)

This fun and fast-paced workshop will guide you through the process of screen printing onto fabrics or paper. You will learn how to design and cut stencils, colour mixing techniques and how to register works when printing.

Venue:  Artist's Studio in Tākaka, Golden Bay
Region:  Nelson / Tasman  / 
24 Jan 2026  to 31 Jan 2026
Music

NZ Opera | Opera in the Park

Experience the magic of music this summer!

Venue:  Vellenoweth Green & Auckland Botanic Gardens
Region:  Auckland  / 
30 Jan 2026  to 30 Jan 2026
Art Craft Workshops

Spinning Workshop - Sheep to Skein: Learn to Spin (Presented by NZTE)

Meet the sheep! Experience the feel of 'raw' wool and how to prepare it. Then create a yarn using just your fingers before progressing to using a spinning wheel!

Venue:  Fleecewood in Wakefield, Tasman
Region:  Nelson / Tasman  /