# Events & Things To Do in Gisborne in December 2026

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in december 2026 in Gisborne. Discover parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in 2026 in Gisborne.
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With all the christmassy vibes, the list of December 2026 events in Gisborne only keeps increasing. Check out all the festivals, parties and events happening in Gisborne in December to embrace all the party vibes. Find out all that you are looking for from the curated list of December 2026 events in Gisborne and make the festive vibes count!

## december Events in Gisborne

- **Event Name**: Rhythm & Vines 2026
  - **Description**: Rhythm & Vines returns to Waiohika Estate from 28-31 December 2026 for Chapter 24: The Final Dance in Gisborne - the festival’s final edition at its historic home before relocating in 2027.

The first release of artists includes:

JOHN SUMMIT, KI/KI,
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  - **Date**: Mon Dec 28 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri Jan 01 2027 at 05:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/rhythm-and-vines-2026/200029723619007
  - **Venue**: 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: John Summit, KI/KI, Netsky, 1991, BENEE, Mall Grab, Hamdi, Luude, A Little Sound, Andromedik, Arcando, Basslayerz, Corrella, Day We Ran, Frost Children, Vince Staples, Dave Dobbyn, Lens, MESSIE, oskar med k, Layton Giordani, Osmosis Jones, Rova, SACHI, Songer, Kara, SLESS, Damage Control, TWOFACED, FMS, Frankie Venter, Harry Hayes, Jackie Hollander, Te Wehi, Hori Shaw, Pixie Lane in Gisborne
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Vince Staples Experience LIVE at Waiohika Estate Vineyard—This Monday, December 28, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Vince Staples is hi
  - **Date**: Mon Dec 28 2026 at 09:30 am – Mon Dec 28 2026 at 11:30 am (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Waiohika Estate Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: First Light Skate Comp 2026
  - **Description**: First Light Skate Comp 

Gisborne's pre R&V skate comp


📅 Date: Thursday, 28th December 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Gisborne Skatepark

Join us for the first ever "First Light Skate Comp" a community skateboarding competition the day
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  - **Date**: Mon Dec 28 2026 at 10:00 am (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Alfred Cox Skate Park
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## Trending Events in Gisborne

- **Event Name**: Ngā Whare o Te Kooti Rikiangi Te Turuki Symposium
  - **Description**: 🏛️ Ngā Whare Kōrero o Te Kooti – A Symposium Exploring the Legacy of Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki

Join us for a unique day of whakaaro, wānanga and kōrero as we explore the enduring legacy of Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki through the stories of the whare
  - **Venue**: Tapuihikitia Rd, Te Karaka 4094, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Gizzy Monthly Market - September
  - **Description**: Stallholders TBC
  - **Venue**: Vogel Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Paint and Wine Night in Gisborne - Werewere-kōkako (Round Canvas)
  - **Description**: 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗶𝘀𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲? Join us for a fun beginner-friendly adults painting class in a bar, and let’s paint a masterpiece on a 30cm round canvas!

Our artist guides you step-by-step, so absolutely no art experience is needed. It’s th
  - **Venue**: Neighborhood Pizzeria
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- **Event Name**: The Indoor Market - August!
  - **Description**: Our 3rd trial event is up on the last Sunday of August - after which we will decide the future of this space. So far, so good! Thank you to all stallholders and members of the public who have helped us revive this marketspace and continue to offer their s
  - **Venue**: Poverty Bay Bowling Club
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- **Event Name**: Rhythm & Vines 2026
  - **Description**: Rhythm & Vines returns to Waiohika Estate from 28-31 December 2026 for Chapter 24: The Final Dance in Gisborne - the festival’s final edition at its historic home before relocating in 2027.

The first release of artists includes:

JOHN SUMMIT, KI/KI,
  - **Venue**: 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: The Mushroom Ball Pt.3
  - **Description**: Hitman Presents:
The 3rd Annual Mushroom Ball!

Get ready for the weird and wonderful, a psychedelic sensory experience featuring things that glow, move, tickle the senses, make your body groove and your eyeballs tingle

Expect to hear the best of house,
  - **Venue**: Smash Palace Bar Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: Agfest West Coast 2026
  - **Description**: Agfest West Coast 2026 is back and bigger than ever on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October 2026 at the Greymouth Aerodrome, on the beautiful West Coast.

Agfest brings together the best of rural New Zealand, from big machinery and farming innovations to
  - **Venue**: 1 aerodrome Road
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- **Event Name**: 10th Gizzy Combat Challenge
  - **Description**: Right, since its a big year for us, we are going ALL OUT!
This year we will have 22 different categories/medals up for grabs.

So get planning your teams, tandems and Individual runs.

There will be local and overall categories.

Individual Local Male 
In
  - **Venue**: Reeds quay, Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: Gisborne Gypsy Fair
  - **Description**: The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing an epic day out for the whānau - live music, fire & flow shows like no other, an unbeatable vibe - and of course, free entry for everyone🎶🌿✨

Travelling Aotearoa NZ for 48 years now, it’s safe
  - **Venue**: Churchill Park, Gisborne
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top december events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Rhythm & Vines 2026 (Mon Dec 28 2026 at 09:30 am at 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand), John Summit, KI/KI, Netsky, 1991, BENEE, Mall Grab, Hamdi, Luude, A Little Sound, Andromedik, Arcando, Basslayerz, Corrella, Day We Ran, Frost Children, Vince Staples, Dave Dobbyn, Lens, MESSIE, oskar med k, Layton Giordani, Osmosis Jones, Rova, SACHI, Songer, Kara, SLESS, Damage Control, TWOFACED, FMS, Frankie Venter, Harry Hayes, Jackie Hollander, Te Wehi, Hori Shaw, Pixie Lane in Gisborne (Mon Dec 28 2026 at 09:30 am at Waiohika Estate Vineyard), First Light Skate Comp 2026 (Mon Dec 28 2026 at 10:00 am at Alfred Cox Skate Park).
- **Q**: How can I find december events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming december events in Gisborne on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for december events in Gisborne?
  - **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 december events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting december events in Gisborne include 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand, Waiohika Estate Vineyard, Alfred Cox Skate Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for december events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting december events in Gisborne include Rhythm and Vines, Sound Curator, Liam Wooding-Ngata.
- **Q**: Are there any online december events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many december 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 december events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Follow the december category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new december events are listed in Gisborne.

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