What’s On in Whangārei

Tue 6 Oct · Octagon Theatre

A school-holiday show where pirates, princesses and unicorns lead young audiences on an interactive adventure.

Tue 6 & Thu 8 Oct · Whangārei Art Museum

A drop-in holiday activity where kids play artist, detective and restorer all at once.

From Wed 7 Oct · ONEONESIX

Messy magicians Sensible Spray and Wild Wipe bring their slapstick kitchen show to the stage for families.

Thu 8 Oct · ONEONESIX

A youth circus story about heroes setting out to recover the sun after a wizard steals it.

Thu 8 Oct · Quarry Arts Centre

Wing and Wild Circus presents a short miniature puppet theatre show full of whimsical characters.

From Sat 10 Oct · ONEONESIX

Drag performer Hugo Grrrl hosts a kids’ show about the science of rainbows.

Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct · Little Lost Art Festival pop-up space

A tabletop circus that recreates the spectacle of a traditional big top in miniature.

Wed 7 & Fri 9 Oct · Forum North

Season 3 of this celebration of Samoan culture presents “The Traditions of Samoa” through the art of siva (dance).

Wed 7 Oct · Little Lost Art Festival Hub

A drop-in live woodcut demonstration as Dr Print and his assistant carve a human-sized woodblock.

Fri 9 Oct · ONEONESIX

Circus Kumarani presents an evening of space-themed circus and cabaret acts.

Sat 10 Oct · Octagon Theatre

A high tea event hosted at the Octagon Theatre, with a further date the following weekend.

Sat 10 Oct · Botanica Whangārei

Poetry “witches” brew up a personalised poem for each visitor at this playful festival activation.

Sun 11 Oct · Quality Street

A short street-theatre piece led by Rachael Pedersen’s experimental wearable garments.

Sun 11 Oct · Cameron Street Mall

A Whangārei community group shares art, music and dance from different cultures.

Until Tue 13 Oct · Venues around Whangārei

Whangārei Fringe’s little sister fills secret spaces, cosy venues and pop-ups around town with small performances and installations.

Sun 11 Oct · Quality Street to Cameron Street Mall

A free festival parade running from Quality Street into the Cameron Street Mall as part of the Little Lost Art Festival.

Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct · Cafler Park Rose Gardens

A festival trail celebrating Northland’s native pūpūrangi (kauri snails) over the festival’s second weekend.

Until Tue 13 Oct · Little Lost Art Festival Hub

A festival project inviting adventurers and curious souls to discover little lost libraries around Whangārei.

Fri 9 Oct · Aotearoa Electric Tattoo

A walk-in tattoo day where you pick a small design from the festival flash sheets.

Wed 7 Oct · Hundertwasser Art Centre

An experimental art workshop for ages 8–15 using recycled timber, limited to 18 participants.

Wed 7 Oct · Reyburn House Art Gallery

A hands-on Gelli-plate printing session with Liam & Little Printmakers, with pizza included.

Thu 8 Oct · Botanica Whangārei

A device-free, after-hours drawing session among the plants at Botanica.

Thu 8 Oct · Creative Northland

The monthly creative conversation series for Te Tai Tokerau’s creative community.

Sat 10 Oct · Te Kowhai Print Trust

A hands-on workshop making small handmade books.

Sun 11 Oct · Mitre 10 MEGA Whangārei

An afternoon of expert gardening advice and supplier showcases for the spring planting season.

Mon 5 Oct · Hātea Loop (from Claphams Clock Museum)

A Silver Festival social walk around the Hātea Loop followed by coffee and conversation at Serenity Cafe.

Tue 6 Oct · Kensington Croquet Club

A Silver Festival chance to have a go at golf croquet.

Tue 6 Oct · Tennis Northland

An open day for veteran tennis players as part of the Silver Festival.

Wed 7 Oct · Shraddha Yoga and Meditation, Riverside

A general hatha yoga and breathing class at the studio’s new Ewing Road home.

Sat 10 Oct · Botanica Whangārei

A cosy evening among the ferns at Botanica, pitched at social introverts.

Tue 6 Oct · Whangārei Central Library

A Silver Festival information session on preventing falls.

Sun 11 Oct · Forum North

Comedy hypnotist Haiming Jiang, seen on Seven Sharp, brings his all-ages show to Whangārei.

Mon 12 Oct · ONEONESIX

A film festival screening focused on mental health awareness.

Sat 17 Oct · The Woodshed

Badgers Den Records presents Lower Bar Collective live.

Sat 17 Oct · Bupa Tōtara Gardens

A craft market of handmade work by residents, alongside an open day.

Mon 19 Oct · Forum North

A concert of hits spanning the Merseybeat era through to the 1980s.

Tue 20 Oct · He Awhi Rito Envirohub

An informal evening networking event for people interested in sustainability.

Sat 24 Oct · Semenoff Stadium

The Black Ferns host France in Whangārei as part of their home WXV series.

Sat 24 Oct · Marua Community Hall

A country-style hoedown night at the Marua Community Hall.

Wed 28 Oct · Forum North

A Beatles tribute show on tour.

Thu 29 Oct · ONEONESIX

An evening event running from 5pm at ONEONESIX – check the listing for full details.

From Fri 30 Oct · Tikipunga Sports Park

A 2.5km inflatable obstacle course you can walk, run or crawl your way around.