What’s On in Whangārei

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Northland

This week · 3–9 June 2026
🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
Bring Me The Horns of Presque Vu’s Cow

Wed 3 Jun · ONEONESIX

A new theatre piece on at ONEONESIX in central Whangārei from 6:30pm.

He Kete Aronui – Opening Night

Fri 5 Jun · Yvonne Rust Gallery

Craft and object art opening night at the Yvonne Rust Gallery, Quarry Arts Centre, from 5:00pm.

Little Lost Art Festival Info & Night Cafe

Fri 5 Jun · ONEONESIX

An info night and pop-up night cafe at ONEONESIX in the lead-up to the Little Lost Art Festival, from 5:30pm.

Waltz of My Heart

Fri 5 Jun · Whangarei Central Baptist Church

A daytime theatre performance at Whangarei Central Baptist Church, starting at 11:00am.

Project Murder: The Elimination Challenge

Fri 5 Jun · Octagon Theatre

A musical murder-mystery elimination show at the Octagon Theatre, with an 8:00pm start.

The Lost Orchid

Sun 7 Jun · ONEONESIX

A Sunday evening theatre show at ONEONESIX from 5:00pm.

🎓 Workshops & talks
Sip & Paint Night Out

Thu 4 Jun · Mitre 10 MEGA Whangarei

A relaxed arts-and-crafts evening at Mitre 10 MEGA Whangarei from 7:00pm.

Felted Slipper Making Workshop

Sat 6 Jun · He Awhi Rito Envirohub

Hands-on workshop making your own felted slippers at He Awhi Rito Envirohub, starting at 11:00am.

Traditional Music Session Class

Mon 8 Jun · The Old Library

A weekly traditional music session class at The Old Library from 4:00pm.

Morning & evening yoga classes

Wed 3 – Tue 9 Jun · various venues

Regular mind-and-body yoga sessions run through the week at The Old Library and St John’s Church Centre, including Thursday and Tuesday morning classes plus a Tuesday evening City Yoga.

🎵 Live music & gigs
TEST (Brazil) NZ Tour

Fri 5 Jun · Beer And Loathing

Brazilian DIY grindcore band TEST plays Beer And Loathing on their New Zealand tour, doors 8:00pm, R18.

🛍️ Markets & night markets
Whangarei Growers Market

Sat 6 Jun · 17 Water Street

Local seasonal produce, free-range eggs, meats, bread, honey and flowers from 6:00am to 10:00am, rain or shine.

🎉 Festivals & culture
Mafutaga Sāmoa – Whangārei Fiafia Evening

Sat 6 Jun · Forum North

A Samoan fiafia community evening of song, dance and ceremony at Forum North from 6:00pm.

👪 Family & free
Whangarei Night Biodiversity Walks

Fri 5 Jun · Ross Track, Dundas Road

A guided after-dark walk to spot local nocturnal wildlife along the Ross Track, starting from 6:00pm.

Coming up later this month
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Wed 10 Jun · Forum North

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Forum North with a programme of adventure and outdoor films from 7:00pm.

The First Child – Eyeless In Wonderland Single Release

Sat 13 Jun · Whangarei

Local band The First Child plays a single release show for Eyeless In Wonderland.

Matariki Celebration Evening – Art Exhibition

Tue 16 Jun · Reyburn House Art Gallery

Puanga Matariki community art exhibition and evening gathering at Reyburn House Art Gallery, Town Basin.

arielwose presents: in their eyes EP release

Wed 17 Jun · Whangarei

An EP release show from arielwose with supports.

Beatdown Presents: Exit Sign & The Fallen – Album Release

Fri 19 Jun · Whangarei

Beatdown Presents an album release night featuring Exit Sign and The Fallen.

Matariki Night Ride

Sat 20 Jun · Whangārei Central Library

A community Matariki night ride departing from Whangārei Central Library at 4:00pm.

Relove Recycle Kids and Baby Market

Sun 21 Jun · Maunu Primary School

A pre-loved kids and baby market at Maunu Primary School from 10:30am.

Paint & Sip Party

Sat 27 Jun · FC Whangarei

Paint your own doormat with music and laughs at FC Whangarei, 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Sources: Eventfinda and Northland NZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.