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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  / 
21 Jan 2026  to 21 Jan 2026
Art Exhibition Film

Film Screening | Night Piece

Fearless, and unforgettable - Peter Roche was one of New Zealand’s most provocative performance artists, in his early days, before he made his name for vibrant neon sculptural works, he engaged in visceral acts involving animal remains and high-risk stunts with chainsaws, blurring the line between danger and expression

Venue:  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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  / 
23 Jan 2026  to 23 Jan 2026
Art Public Program

PUBLIC TALK: Travel Sketching with Tony McNeight

Having exhibited locally and internationally his talk includes stories and examples of his sketching, plus an opportunity to see him ‘in action’.

Venue:  Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Region:  Manawatū / Whanganui  / 
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 25 Jan 2026
Theatre

Hope: Standing on the Edge – Eying Up Our Future

This devised work, Hope: Standing on the Edge – Eying Up Our Future will be on from 24 – 25 January at the Pitt Street Theatre.

Venue:  Pitt St Theatre
Region:  Auckland  / 
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  /