# Festivals in Gisborne 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Gisborne 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Gisborne. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Gisborne, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Gisborne listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals 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,
  - **Interested Audience**:
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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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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, trips-adventures, camping, business, new-year, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: SUMMER SOUNDCHECK
  - **Description**: SUMMER SOUNDCHECK
SATURDAY 28 NOV, 8PM
SMASH PALACE

Check, check... SOUNDCHECK!!

Summer is officially kicking off soon, and it's time for the Soundcheck!

With a stacked lineup it will be a night of excellent vibes.

SHASKEY
BRAZILBEAT
DIZFUNK
XONE
DJOS
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/summer-soundcheck/200031003847418
  - **Venue**: Smash Palace Bar Gisborne
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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)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/first-light-skate-comp-2026/200029974827529
  - **Venue**: Alfred Cox Skate Park
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  - **Categories**: festivals, contests
- **Event Name**: Gisborne Rodeo
  - **Description**: GISBORNE RODEO 2027

Yes thats right we are running the NZRCA Gisborne Rodeo EVENT on SUNDAY 10TH of January 2027.... 

Canterbury Rodeo is running their rodeo on Saturday so this is an opportunity for cowboys and cowgirls to get a double win in one weeke
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  - **Date**: Sun Jan 10 2027 at 08:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/gisborne-rodeo/200030857111108
  - **Venue**: Birrell St, Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: Ormond School Christmas Fete
  - **Description**: Save the Date Ormond School is having a Christmas fete on November 15th
More details coming soon...
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 200
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 04:00 pm (+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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  - **Categories**: christmas

## Trending Events in Gisborne

- **Event Name**: TJ & Huri - The Ranga, Te Karaka
  - **Description**: TJ & HURI ARE COMING TO THE RANGA, TE KARAKA

MILLIONS OF YOUTUBE VIEWS. TOURS ACROSS NZ & AUSTRALIA. NOW LIVE IN WAIROA.

We're excited to officially announce that the incredibly talented TJ & HURI are bringing their music, humour and unforge
  - **Venue**: The Ranga
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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**: Ash Grunwald (Australia) LIVE at Lawson Field Theatre | Gisborne
  - **Description**: GISBORNE ✨ Australia’s premier bluesman brings his legendary live show to town! 

***SELLING FAST*** 🔥
 
📍 November 13 @ Lawson Field Theatre, Gisborne
7:30pm doors / 8pm show

BOOK NOW: https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=ASHGRUNW26
 
DON'T
  - **Venue**: Lawson Field Theatre Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: FREE Christmas Community Event
  - **Description**: It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄 Start the festive season off jolly and join us across both Marina and Kelvin Parks immediately after the Christmas Parade to carry on the fun!

🎟 This event is FREE entry, and created with the intention of givin
  - **Venue**: Marina Park Gisborne
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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**: 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
  - **Venue**: Waiohika Estate Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: SUMMER SOUNDCHECK
  - **Description**: SUMMER SOUNDCHECK
SATURDAY 28 NOV, 8PM
SMASH PALACE

Check, check... SOUNDCHECK!!

Summer is officially kicking off soon, and it's time for the Soundcheck!

With a stacked lineup it will be a night of excellent vibes.

SHASKEY
BRAZILBEAT
DIZFUNK
XONE
DJOS
  - **Venue**: Smash Palace Bar Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: Gisborne Host Lions Club Magic Show 2026
  - **Description**: Something magical is coming your way!
The Gisborne Host Lions Club World Festival of Magic is back, bringing amazing magic and illusions, great music, audience participation and plenty of surprises!
Featuring Mark Bennick and Erica Vanlee, with special ap
  - **Venue**: War Memorial Theatre Gisborne
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- **Event Name**: AI for Business Workshop | Gisborne | 12 November 2026
  - **Description**: AI is already helping businesses analyse numbers, summarise meetings, research faster, write better first drafts, and reduce repetitive admin.

But only when it’s set up properly.

Traktion’s AI for Business Workshop is a full-day, hands-on workshop for S
  - **Venue**: 67 Customhouse St, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Rhythm & Vines 2026 (Mon Dec 28 2026 at 09:30 am at 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand), SUMMER SOUNDCHECK (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at Smash Palace Bar Gisborne), First Light Skate Comp 2026 (Mon Dec 28 2026 at 10:00 am at Alfred Cox Skate Park), Gisborne Rodeo (Sun Jan 10 2027 at 08:00 am at Birrell St, Gisborne), Ormond School Christmas Fete (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 10:00 am at 45 Whitmore Rd, Ormond, Gisborne 4071, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Gisborne this weekend November 13–15, 2026?
  - **A:** Ormond School Christmas Fete (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 10:00 am at 45 Whitmore Rd, Ormond, Gisborne 4071, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Gisborne in November 2026?
  - **A:** SUMMER SOUNDCHECK (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm at Smash Palace Bar Gisborne), Ormond School Christmas Fete (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 10:00 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 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand, Smash Palace Bar Gisborne, Alfred Cox Skate Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Gisborne include Rhythm and Vines, Beleza Events, Liam Wooding-Ngata.
- **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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