What’s On in Whangārei

Fri 30 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · Tikipunga Sports Park

NZ’s 2.5km inflatable obstacle course comes to Whangārei, with 14 giant inflatables to walk, run or crawl over before a finish-line podium photo.

Fri 30 Oct · Tikipunga FC Clubrooms

A Halloween walk-through at the Tikipunga FC clubrooms from 6pm to 9pm, starting with a family-friendly session for little trick-or-treaters.

Sat 31 Oct · Whareora Hall

A free family day out from 10am to 2pm discovering the world of bees with the Whangarei Bee Club.

Until Wed 4 Nov · Quarry Arts Centre

The Quarry Arts Centre’s largest annual fundraiser, which has helped fund projects at the Quarry since 2008, is free to visit.

Sun 1 Nov · Whangarei Quarry Gardens

An exclusive preview of Sculpture Northland’s 10th birthday exhibition and the first chance to purchase the artworks.

Wed 28 Oct · Forum North

A tribute show reliving the heyday of The Beatles and their greatest pop songs.

Sun 1 Nov · Flames International Hotel

The Northern Jazz Society’s next Sunday afternoon jazz event at Flames International Hotel.

Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · Various locations, Whangārei

The biennial house tour run by Whangārei Give For Good returns for a weekend, raising funds for North Haven Hospice.

Wed 28 Oct · Te Ora Hou Centre

Network Waitangi Whangārei educators Kathryn McKenzie and Agnes Hermans mark the document’s anniversary with an interactive seminar on He Whakaputanga.

Thu 29 Oct · ONEONESIX

An evening with a free Going Local panel discussion at 6.30pm followed by 20-minute one-to-one conversations.

Mon 2 – Sun 8 Nov · Whangarei Quarry Gardens

Sculptures by Tai Tokerau artists fill Whangarei Quarry Gardens as this iconic event celebrates its 10th birthday.

Sat 7 Nov · Semenoff Stadium

A community family night with live music, local performance groups and activities for all ages — bring a picnic blanket.

Wed 11 Nov · Forum North

A tribute show celebrating the Neil Diamond songbook.

Sat 14 Nov · Forum North

The Burlesque Beauties return for their one-night-only annual cabaret showcase.

Sat 14 Nov · ONEONESIX

Taskmaster comedian Rhys Mathewson brings his live stand-up tour to Whangārei.

Sun 15 Nov · Library Building Arts Hub

NZTrio performs a programme opening with Hanna Kulenty’s A Cradle Song and Adam Schoenberg’s Las Estrellas.

Fri 20 Nov · Pūtahi Park

An evening of food, entertainment and community vibes in the Pūtahi Park amphitheatre and on The Canopy Bridge.

Fri 20 Nov · ONEONESIX

Club Manouche returns by popular demand with a five-piece line-up of gypsy swing, jazz and world music musicians.

Fri 27 Nov · Forum North

Aussie comedian Heath Franklin’s Chopper celebrates 20 years with two decades of his best material.

Sun 29 Nov · Semenoff Stadium

Street Eats returns to Semenoff Stadium, this time adding retail to the street food for around 100 stalls in total.