# Best Events & Things To Do Near Gisborne Today | Events Around Gisborne Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best things to do in Gisborne today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Gisborne. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.
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## today Events in Gisborne

- **Event Name**: Tiki Taane (one man band) @ Smash Palace GISBORNE
  - **Description**: Tikidub Productions Presents - Tiki Taane (one man band) live at Smash Palace in Gisborne on Saturday the 16th of May. Tiki is AMPED to be bringing his high energy, crowd moving, frequency tweaking, live looping experience to Smash Palace for the first ti
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/tiki-taane-one-man-band-smash-palace-gisborne/200029908534054
  - **Venue**: Smash Palace Bar Gisborne
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Whakawatea - Whiro - Maramataka   SPACES ARE LIMITED
  - **Description**: ✨ COMING SOON — WHAKAWĀTEA ✨

Nau mai, haere mai.

A sacred space is opening…

Whakawātea is a deeply guided clearing — a wairua-led process to release maemae carried through time, whether within yourself or through your whakapapa.

This is not just heali
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/whakawatea-whiro-maramataka-spaces-are-limited/200030032831423
  - **Venue**: Kaiti Beach Rd, Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Dinner by the River - May
  - **Description**: We're excited.. another great night of local street food coming right up! Catch your fave Gisborne food trucks at Marina Park from 4-7pm on Saturday, 16th May.

Check back soon for our vendor list - and make sure to click 'interested' or 'going' so you ge
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Marina Park, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Compost Workshop: Learn the basics of composting, wormfarming & Bokashi
  - **Description**: Turn your kitchen scraps and garden waste into the perfect food for your garden soil. Come and learn about the basics of composting, worm farming and Bokashi. Each family attending will get a 50% discount on either a compost bin, wormfarm or Bokashi syste
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/compost-workshop-learn-the-basics-of-composting-wormfarming-and-bokashi/200030018104715
  - **Venue**: 386 Palmerston Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Gisborne Pump Track Race
  - **Description**: Join us May 17th at the Gisborne Velosolutions Pump Track 🔥
Fun, fast-paced racing for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re chasing a time, sending it in the Best Trick Comp, or just getting involved it’s all about good vibes 🙌

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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gisborne/gisborne-pump-track-race/200029982585538
  - **Venue**: Gisborne, New Zealand
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## Trending Events in Gisborne

- **Event Name**: Rhythm & Vines 2026
  - **Description**: Rhythm & Vines 2026 is officially on the horizon 🧨

Rhythm & Vines is Aotearoa’s iconic three‑day music and camping festival, held in Gisborne from December 29–31 - globally known as the first festival in the world to welcome the first sunrise of
  - **Venue**: 75 Waimata Valley Road, Gisborne, New Zealand
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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**: ROCK TENORS - ANTHEMS RELOADED
  - **Description**: GET READY GISBORNE!...

UNLEASHING THE GREATEST ROCK ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME!

Rock Tenors are about to detonate their brand new show of pure rock energy at the War Memorial Theatre!

The Anthems Reloaded Tour is a full-throttle celebration of the greatest ro
  - **Venue**: War Memorial Theatre 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**: Whakawatea - Whiro - Maramataka   SPACES ARE LIMITED
  - **Description**: ✨ COMING SOON — WHAKAWĀTEA ✨

Nau mai, haere mai.

A sacred space is opening…

Whakawātea is a deeply guided clearing — a wairua-led process to release maemae carried through time, whether within yourself or through your whakapapa.

This is not just heali
  - **Venue**: Kaiti Beach Rd, Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand
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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**: 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
  - **Venue**: Alfred Cox Skate Park
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- **Event Name**: Manutuke Eco Retreat Trail run
  - **Description**: Come explore our beautiful backyard trails with us!

A fun family morning out with distances for all abilities.

Our 3rd run of the season is at the beautiful Manutuke Eco Retreat.
Bring your family and spend the morning being active!

Short course is fre
  - **Venue**: 309 Waingake Rd, Manutuke 4078, New Zealand
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Tiki Taane (one man band) @ Smash Palace GISBORNE (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at Smash Palace Bar Gisborne), Whakawatea - Whiro - Maramataka   SPACES ARE LIMITED (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kaiti Beach Rd, Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Dinner by the River - May (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 am at Marina Park, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010), Compost Workshop: Learn the basics of composting, wormfarming & Bokashi (Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 am at 386 Palmerston Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Gisborne Pump Track Race (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm at Gisborne, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Gisborne today May 16, 2026?
  - **A:** Tiki Taane (one man band) @ Smash Palace GISBORNE (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at Smash Palace Bar Gisborne), Whakawatea - Whiro - Maramataka   SPACES ARE LIMITED (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kaiti Beach Rd, Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Dinner by the River - May (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 am at Marina Park, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010), Compost Workshop: Learn the basics of composting, wormfarming & Bokashi (Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 am at 386 Palmerston Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Gisborne Pump Track Race (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm at Gisborne, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Gisborne this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Tiki Taane (one man band) @ Smash Palace GISBORNE (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at Smash Palace Bar Gisborne), Whakawatea - Whiro - Maramataka   SPACES ARE LIMITED (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kaiti Beach Rd, Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Dinner by the River - May (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 am at Marina Park, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010), Compost Workshop: Learn the basics of composting, wormfarming & Bokashi (Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 am at 386 Palmerston Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Gisborne Pump Track Race (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm at Gisborne, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Gisborne in May 2026?
  - **A:** Tiki Taane (one man band) @ Smash Palace GISBORNE (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 am at Smash Palace Bar Gisborne), Whakawatea - Whiro - Maramataka   SPACES ARE LIMITED (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kaiti Beach Rd, Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Dinner by the River - May (Sat May 16 2026 at 06:00 am at Marina Park, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010), Compost Workshop: Learn the basics of composting, wormfarming & Bokashi (Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 am at 386 Palmerston Road, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand), Gisborne Pump Track Race (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:30 pm at Gisborne, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today events in Gisborne on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
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- **Q**: What are the popular venues for today events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Gisborne include Smash Palace Bar Gisborne, Kaiti Beach Rd, Kaiti, Gisborne 4010, New Zealand, Marina Park, Gisborne, New Zealand 4010.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Gisborne?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Gisborne include TIKI TAANE, Nga Whare Oranga 12 O Te Kooti Clinic, Dinner by the River.
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