# Festivals in Gisborne | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Gisborne. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Gisborne

- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Mon Dec 28 2026 at 12:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/first-light-skate-comp-2026/200029974827529
  - **Venue**: Alfred Cox Skate Park
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- **Event Name**: Ormond School Christmas Fete
  - **Description**: Save the Date Ormond School is having a Christmas fete on November 14th
More details coming soon...
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/ormond-school-christmas-fete/200029908535925
  - **Venue**: 45 Whitmore Rd, Ormond, Gisborne 4071, New Zealand
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## Trending Events in Gisborne

- **Event Name**: Gisborne A&P Show 2026
  - **Description**: Over two fun-filled days, you’ll experience everything the Poverty Bay A&P Show is renowned for throughout New Zealand, including:
Equestrian showing, dressage & jumping
Speed shearing, shearing & wool classing
Wood chopping & fencing
Dog
  - **Venue**: Gisborne Showgrounds
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- **Event Name**: MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER GISBORNE, NZ
  - **Description**: MAGIC MEN TAKEOVER GISBORNE, NZ!!!About this EventThe #1 Ladies Night Out, Breaking Records Worldwide MagicMen Australia is taking over the world, breaki
  - **Venue**: Dome Cinema
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- **Event Name**: Gisborne Art Mart
  - **Description**: Largest outdoor arts & crafts market in Gisborne. The Art Mart has been going for over 20 yrs. Local artisans will be selling their handmade creations.
  - **Venue**: Marina Park, Vogel St Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: Ireland The Voyage
  - **Description**: From the producers of Celtic Illusion comes a powerful new theatrical experience in Ireland: The Voyage, an epic celebration of Ireland’s history, heart, and heritage brought to life through authentic voices, live music, and world-class Irish dance.

Lead
  - **Venue**: 159 Bright Street, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010
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- **Event Name**: Steppin'-Up: Tairāwhiti Takeover
  - **Description**: From Hawkes Bay to Gisborne, a celebration of Te Tairāwhiti & Hawkes Bay’s talented DJ’s. A multi-genre dance music event filled with House, UKG, Jungle & DnB!

Steppin’-Up: Tairāwhiti Takeover
 
A collection of artists from across both regions, c
  - **Venue**: Smash Palace Bar Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show with Haiming Jiang
  - **Description**: Guess who's back... Gizzy's favourite Chinese Hypnotist!

Experience the Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show – Where You Could Be the Star! As seen on Seven Sharp (TVNZ) and going viral on TikTok, Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang brings his hit show to Gisborne
  - **Venue**: 159 Bright Street, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010
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- **Event Name**: Gizzy Laser Half Marathon/10km/5km
  - **Description**: Join us for the 5th year of our Gizzy Laser Half Marathon event, sponsored by local business Laser Electrical and Plumbing!

Pricing and registration link to come.

Choose from 3 distances (5k, 10k or 21k). We start and finish at Matawhero Winery and run
  - **Venue**: Matawhero Wines
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- **Event Name**: THE CHARDONNAY TABLE
  - **Description**: Join us on Sunday, 24 May at 12 noon for a relaxed and flavour-filled Chardonnay Table Luncheon hosted by Kirsten Searle.

Over a beautifully curated two-course lunch by our chef. Kirsten will guide guests through a selection of exceptional Chardonnays, s
  - **Venue**: Tahu
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- **Event Name**: TEST (Brazilian Grindcore) at Smash Palace, Gisborne with HOICK and LACERATED SKY
  - **Description**: Couldn’t be more thrilled to present legendary DIY grindcore band TEST touring throughout the North Island of New Zealand for the first time this June. 

Join TEST on Friday 12th June in Gisborne at Smash Palace with HOICK and LACERATED SKY



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  - **Venue**: Smash Palace Bar Gisborne
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** First Light Skate Comp 2026 (Mon Dec 28 2026 at 12:00 am at Alfred Cox Skate Park), Ormond School Christmas Fete (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 12:00 am at 45 Whitmore Rd, Ormond, Gisborne 4071, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Gisborne include Alfred Cox Skate Park, 45 Whitmore Rd, Ormond, Gisborne 4071, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Gisborne include Liam Wooding-Ngata, Ormond School.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Gisborne.

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