# Events & Things To Do in Gisborne in October 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Gisborne. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Gisborne.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in Gisborne queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in Gisborne there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in Gisborne in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Gisborne

- **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
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: 1 aerodrome Road
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- **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
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/gisborne-aandp-show-2026/200030088779207
  - **Venue**: Gisborne Showgrounds
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  - **Categories**: sports, kids, dog, parades, contests
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/gizzy-laser-half-marathon-10km-5km/200029938693800
  - **Venue**: Matawhero Wines
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- **Event Name**: Labour Weekend Extravaganza!
  - **Description**: Stallholders TBC
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/labour-weekend-extravaganza/200030474623708
  - **Venue**: Vogel Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Eastwood Hill Trail Run / HBG Trail Champs
  - **Description**: Come explore our beautiful backyard trails with us!
A fun family morning out with distances for all abilities.

Our 8th Trail Run of the season is at Eastwood Hill.

This is a beautiful course and is our final one of the season and it will double as the H
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 10:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/eastwood-hill-trail-run-hbg-trail-champs/200029976889209
  - **Venue**: Eastwoodhill Arboretum
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, dog

## 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 october events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Agfest West Coast 2026 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:00 am at 1 aerodrome Road), Gisborne A&P Show 2026 (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 am at Gisborne Showgrounds), Gizzy Laser Half Marathon/10km/5km (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Matawhero Wines), Labour Weekend Extravaganza! (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 am at Vogel Street, Whataupoko, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Eastwood Hill Trail Run / HBG Trail Champs (Sun Oct 11 2026 at 10:00 am at Eastwoodhill Arboretum).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Gisborne include 1 aerodrome Road, Gisborne Showgrounds, Matawhero Wines.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Gisborne include Agfest West Coast, Gisborne Showgrounds, Gisborne Harriers Club.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Gisborne.

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