# Things To Do In Ashburton This Weekend | August 28-30, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Ashburton is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Ashburton this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in Ashburton this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in Ashburton.

## Weekend Events in Ashburton

- **Event Name**: Ben Hurley - Gone South - Ashburton
  - **Description**: Ben Hurley, one of New Zealand’s most well known and well loved comedians, is once again proving that the South Island matters.

We've been having such a good time on our South Island tours, that we are heading out for more. Ben is hitting the road and co
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 09:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/ben-hurley-gone-south-ashburton/200030260718622
  - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, sports, festivals, fourth-of-july-galas
- **Event Name**: Andre Rieus 2026 Summer Concert Viva Maastricht
  - **Description**: Bookings now open for the 28/29 August 2pm & 5.15pm sessions
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/andre-rieus-2026-summer-concert-viva-maastricht/200030558161511
  - **Venue**: 235 Wills Street , Ashburton, New Zealand 7700
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: MEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTON
  - **Description**: Get ready for an evening of messages from beyond with B Medium, connecting you to the other side.About this EventMEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTONJoin us for a relax
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/mediumship-evening-with-b-medium-ashburton/100001993762239529
  - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre
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  - **Price**: NZD 60
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Cancer Society Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Let’s make our first Daffodil Day fundraiser an absolute cracker.  Plenty of off street parking, bring a picnic if you like.  The pigs, cows, horses and ducks are looking forward to entertaining you and receiving lots of treats.  It’s a pick your own bunc
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/cancer-society-fundraiser/200030578872759
  - **Venue**: 220 Boundary Road, Ashburton, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Flamenco Class
  - **Description**: Everyone is welcome! whether you're trying flamenco for the first time or dusting off your dancing shoes, come along and enjoy this vibrant Spanish dance.

$10 adults and $3 children (up to 15 years) Please bring cash or use the Humanitix link to secure y
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/flamenco-class/200030474719627
  - **Venue**: 74 Park Street, Ashburton
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Bingo Fundraiser - Proceeds help support our local Citizen Advice Bureau
  - **Description**: Bingo Fundraiser Night! Join us for a night of excitement, community and winning!  When: Friday, 28th August | Doors open at 5:30 PM Where: Flashbacks, 173 Burnett Street, Ashburton Cost: $40 entry (includes standard
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Aug 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/bingo-fundraiser-proceeds-help-support-our-local-citizen-advice-bureau-tickets/200030528830247
  - **Venue**: 173 Burnett Street, Ashburton, New Zealand
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  - **Price**: NZD 40
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, kids, bingo
- **Event Name**: Annual General Meeting and Prizegiving 2026
  - **Description**: Notice is hereby given that the 70th Annual General Meeting of the Ashburton Car Club (Inc) will be held at the clubrooms.

Wakelins Road, 7.30pm 28th August 2026

Agenda:
Apologies
Minutes of the 69th AGM, 29th August 2025
Treasurer’s Report
President’s
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 07:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ashburton/annual-general-meeting-and-prizegiving-2026/200030440815139
  - **Venue**: 47 Wakelins Rd, Winchmore, Ashburton 7776, New Zealand
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## Trending Events in Ashburton

- **Event Name**: Bingo Fundraiser - Proceeds help support our local Citizen Advice Bureau
  - **Description**: Bingo Fundraiser Night! Join us for a night of excitement, community and winning!  When: Friday, 28th August | Doors open at 5:30 PM Where: Flashbacks, 173 Burnett Street, Ashburton Cost: $40 entry (includes standard
  - **Venue**: 173 Burnett Street, Ashburton, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Ben Hurley - Gone South - Ashburton
  - **Description**: Ben Hurley, one of New Zealand’s most well known and well loved comedians, is once again proving that the South Island matters.

We've been having such a good time on our South Island tours, that we are heading out for more. Ben is hitting the road and co
  - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre
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- **Event Name**: Andre Rieus 2026 Summer Concert Viva Maastricht
  - **Description**: Bookings now open for the 28/29 August 2pm & 5.15pm sessions
  - **Venue**: 235 Wills Street , Ashburton, New Zealand 7700
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- **Event Name**: Hakatere Food Festival 2026
  - **Description**: The Hakatere Food Festival returns to Baring Square East, a vibrant celebration of food, culture and community.

Sample delicious dishes from around the world, discover exciting new flavours created especially for the event and soak up the festive atmosph
  - **Venue**: Baring Square East, Ashburton, New Zealand 7700
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- **Event Name**: Cliff Richards
  - **Description**: Madsen Promotions proudly presents an unforgettable night of timeless music with Cliff RichardAbout this EventMadsen Promotions proudly presents an unforgettable night of timeless music with Cliff Richard
  - **Venue**: The Ashburton Club and MSA
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- **Event Name**: Springston Trophy 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to the Facebook page for Springston Trophy 2026, we are glad to have you on board. Please find our first Newsletter below. 

Newsletter 1
Welcome to our first newsletter for the 54th Springston Trophy proudly hosted by Ashburton Pony Clubs: Mill C
  - **Venue**: A & P Showgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Dave Upfold - Comedy Hypnotist
  - **Description**: Fundraising event for the Ashburton Cadet Unit, sponsored by Rainer irrigation

Dave Upfold is a multi talented entertainer doing Comedy, Magic and Hypnosis.

Dave Upfold is known for his energetic, engaging and enthralling live show involving audience pa
  - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre
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- **Event Name**: MEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTON
  - **Description**: Get ready for an evening of messages from beyond with B Medium, connecting you to the other side.About this EventMEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTONJoin us for a relax
  - **Venue**: Ashburton Event Centre
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- **Event Name**: Women's Hormone Summit
  - **Description**: Are you tired of feeling tired?

Do you struggle with stubborn weight gain, low energy, poor sleep, mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, painful periods, PMS, or just not feeling like yourself anymore?

You're not alone—and you don't have to accept it as "jus
  - **Venue**: Hotel  Ashburton
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Ben Hurley - Gone South - Ashburton (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ashburton Event Centre), Andre Rieus 2026 Summer Concert Viva Maastricht (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at 235 Wills Street , Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), MEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTON (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Ashburton Event Centre), Cancer Society Fundraiser (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 220 Boundary Road, Ashburton, New Zealand), Flamenco Class (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at 74 Park Street, Ashburton).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ashburton this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** Ben Hurley - Gone South - Ashburton (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ashburton Event Centre), Andre Rieus 2026 Summer Concert Viva Maastricht (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at 235 Wills Street , Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), MEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTON (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Ashburton Event Centre), Cancer Society Fundraiser (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 220 Boundary Road, Ashburton, New Zealand), Flamenco Class (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at 74 Park Street, Ashburton).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ashburton in August 2026?
  - **A:** Ben Hurley - Gone South - Ashburton (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ashburton Event Centre), Andre Rieus 2026 Summer Concert Viva Maastricht (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at 235 Wills Street , Ashburton, New Zealand 7700), MEDIUMSHIP EVENING WITH B MEDIUM ASHBURTON (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 06:30 pm at Ashburton Event Centre), Cancer Society Fundraiser (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 220 Boundary Road, Ashburton, New Zealand), Flamenco Class (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 02:00 pm at 74 Park Street, Ashburton).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Ashburton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Ashburton include Ashburton Event Centre, 235 Wills Street , Ashburton, New Zealand 7700, 220 Boundary Road, Ashburton, New Zealand.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Ashburton range from NZD 40 to NZD 60. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Ashburton include Harriet Moir - Entertainer / MC, Regent Cinema, Recharge Yoga and Holistic Well-being.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Ashburton?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Ashburton.

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