# All Events in Kaikoura

- **City**: Kaikoura
- **State**: Canterbury
- **Country**: New Zealand
- **Timezone**: +12:00
- **Currency**: NZD
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## Kaikoura's Most-Loved

### Events Categories

- [Parties (22 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/parties)
- [Food & Drinks (8 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/food-drinks)
- [Festivals (8 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/festivals)
- [Health & Wellness (14 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/health-wellness)
- [Performances (14 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/performances)
- [Sports (14 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/sports)
- [Theatre (14 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/theatre)
- [Trips & Adventure (14 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/trips-adventures)
- [Business (2 events)](https://allevents.in/kaikoura/business)

## Popular Events in Kaikoura

- **Event Name**: Matariki rail experience ✨
  - **Description**: Embark on an unforgettable rail journey, travelling from Ōtautahi Christchurch to Kaikōura for an evening of stargazing and cultural discovery under Te Waipounamu’s stunning night sky ✨

Celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year, through an immersive experie
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  - **Date**: Sat, 11 Jul at 05:30 am – Sat, 11 Jul at 01:45 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kaikoura/matariki-rail-experience/200029934145249
  - **Venue**: Kaikoura, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Kaikōura
  - **Description**: Let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is back in '26 for your bike films fix!!!

What's it all about??? The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world togeth
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    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Thu, 28 May at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kaikoura/the-big-bike-film-night-2026-kaikōura/200029772882016
  - **Venue**: Mayfair Kaikoura
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, trips-adventures, cycling, sports, contests, performances, art, theatre, health-wellness, nonprofit, holiday
- **Event Name**: NZAA Annual Conference 2026
  - **Description**: Save the date for later this year! 

The NZAA Annual Conference will be held from 29 June 2026 to 2 July 2026 at beautiful Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura.

Check out https://nzarchaeology.org/event/nzaa-annua-conference-2026 for further details as they become
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  - **Date**: Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kaikoura/nzaa-annual-conference-2026/200029878520638
  - **Venue**: Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences

## Artists & Performers on Tour in Kaikoura

- **Artist**: Foo Fighters
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/foo-fighters
- **Artist**: Alex Warren
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/alex-warren
- **Artist**: Pierce The Veil
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/pierce-the-veil
- **Artist**: Julianno Sosa
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/julianno-sosa
- **Artist**: Luude
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/luude
- **Artist**: The Human League
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-human-league
- **Artist**: Saint Levant
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/saint-levant
- **Artist**: Nora En Pure
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/nora-en-pure
- **Artist**: Engelbert Humperdinck
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/engelbert-humperdinck
- **Artist**: Kip Moore
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kip-moore
- **Artist**: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/scott-bradlee-s-postmodern-jukebox
- **Artist**: Skepsis
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/skepsis
- **Artist**: Other Nothing
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/other-nothing
- **Artist**: SIX60
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/six60
- **Artist**: Blues Traveler
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/blues-traveler
- **Artist**: The Jungle Giants
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-jungle-giants
- **Artist**: Descendents
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/descendents
- **Artist**: Suzanne Vega
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/suzanne-vega
- **Artist**: Fat Freddy's Drop
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/fat-freddy-s-drop
- **Artist**: Bear's Den
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/bear-s-den
- **Artist**: La Dispute
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/la-dispute
- **Artist**: Stereolab
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/stereolab
- **Artist**: Metrik
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/metrik
- **Artist**: Kaylee Bell
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kaylee-bell
- **Artist**: Happy Mondays
  - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/happy-mondays
- (more artists omitted)

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## Moments from Events in Kaikoura

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  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Katrinka Chavez
  - **Event**: Do The Crawl de Mayo in San Diego! at WestBrew Downtown
  - **Date**: 2026-05-03 01:15:52
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- **Review**: "Two newborn Navajo-Churro lambs were featured to melt hearts"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Ellen Busch
  - **Event**: Farm to Fleece & Native Plant Walk at Oak Run
  - **Date**: 2026-04-25 21:27:10
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- **Review**: "Great vendors at the event"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Manuel Vasquez
  - **Event**: Sacramento Psychic and Healing Arts Fair, Sat-Sun, May 2-3, 2026 at Mandarins Event Center
  - **Date**: 2026-05-04 16:52:42
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- **Review**: "We had a great time. Everybody was friendly"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Jax Summers
  - **Event**: Jaded LIVE at the Clovis Water Tower Car Show 2026 | Located in Old Town Clovis at Old Town Clovis
  - **Date**: 2026-04-05 17:10:33
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- **Review**: "Isaiah 30:15"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Anita Cervantes
  - **Event**: Abundant Life Ranch's Women's Silent Retreat at Abundant Life Ranch
  - **Date**: 2026-03-31 22:40:42
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- **Review**: "I love going to local festivals with friends! The Shamrock festival offered great music!"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: mary pat denton
  - **Event**: Shamrock Festival at 4370 Town Center Blvd, Suite 300, El Dorado Hills, CA, United States, California 95762
  - **Date**: 2026-03-26 20:27:05
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- **Review**: "Lots of fun taking photos and meeting people."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Mark Kennedy
  - **Event**: SBC Fairgrounds Night Market Spring Break at SBC County Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: 2026-03-23 08:36:54
  - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/30/772274b2bd4523aef0e484217bcf09/images/03-21-2026_Jaden-s-Big-Heart-Hot-Dogs_San-Bernardino-Fairgrounds-0001.webp
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- **Review**: "I think think there should a place for kids where they can come and touch legos at least those big"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Juana Monroy
  - **Event**: Solvang Brick & Builds- April 18 & 19, 2026 at Varied Solvang Locations - Downtown Solvang & Solvang Veterans' Memorial Building
  - **Date**: 2026-04-26 17:16:00
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- **Review**: "I'm an influencer and I included the clothes I wore it was so https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer"
  - **Rating**: 4/5
  - **By**: Soulafide Entertainment and Movement Art and Music
  - **Event**: Holi Beach Festival 2026 – LA’s Biggest Festival of Color | March 14 at Seaside Lagoon
  - **Date**: 2026-03-19 17:36:33
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- **Review**: "missed the parade but we all had fun ! Bus ride was great and the driver was very friendly."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Frances Herrera
  - **Event**: Chinese New Year Parade Bus Trip at 4133 W Alamos Ave, Fresno, CA, United States, California 93722
  - **Date**: 2026-03-15 02:31:54
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- **Review**: "great memories on my birthday"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Patricia Morales
  - **Event**: Spring Fling at Palmdale Playhouse
  - **Date**: 2026-03-12 00:33:09
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- **Review**: "A plethoria of dance groups, drumming of various types, string instrument players, a mandatory Lion dance and children singing,crafts for children & adults plus overhead lanterns of various bright designs."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Roseanne Eichenbaum
  - **Event**: O.C. Lantern Festival 2026 at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall
  - **Date**: 2026-03-09 05:33:14
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- **Review**: "It's was great, there were 10 of us who came for the first time. Lots of food and very organized. Would come again!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: susan canale
  - **Event**: Annual Chicken and Polenta Dinner at 50 Reiner St, Colma, CA
  - **Date**: 2026-04-21 16:13:00
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- **Review**: "Good, but we missed the parade; we got lost in Chinatown."
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Frances Herrera
  - **Event**: Chinese New Year Parade Bus Trip at San Francisco, California
  - **Date**: 2026-03-08 18:38:23
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- **Review**: "Parking was no problem,there was just enough food and vendor options that it wasnt overwelming. The costumes,characters,cars,saber show and special guests were great. Great family fun and wonderfully put together for star wars fans that arent looking to barter an organ for cool memorabilia. Highly recommend and will return!!"
  - **Rating**: 5/5
  - **By**: Amanda Brunson
  - **Event**: The Inland Empire Strikes Back 2026 at North Park
  - **Date**: 2026-03-08 14:29:20
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## Frequently Asked Questions

- **Q**: What are the top events happening in Kaikoura?
  - **A:** Here are the top events in Kaikoura: Matariki rail experience ✨ (Sat, 11 Jul at 05:30 am, at Kaikoura, New Zealand), The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Kaikōura (Thu, 28 May at 09:00 am, at Mayfair Kaikoura), NZAA Annual Conference 2026 (Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm, at Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura, Kaikoura).
- **Q**: How can I find events happening in Kaikoura?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Kaikoura on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Kaikoura?
  - **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 event venues in Kaikoura?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Kaikoura include Kaikoura, New Zealand, Mayfair Kaikoura, Takahanga Marae, Kaikōura.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Kaikoura?
  - **A:** Follow Kaikoura on AllEvents.in to receive notifications when new events are listed in your city.

## Kaikoura at a Glance

- **Total Upcoming Events**: 6
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