# Festivals in Lyttelton | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Lyttelton. 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 Lyttelton

- **Event Name**: Vera Ellen - Heave Knows What Time
  - **Description**: Aotearoa Music Award-winning and Taite Award-winning artist Vera Ellen releases her new album Heaven Knows What Time. on May 1 via Flying Nun Records. Alongside the album release, Vera Ellen returns to Aotearoa in July for a six-date national tour in cele
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 30 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Jul 30 2026 at 11:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lyttelton/vera-ellen-heave-knows-what-time/200030091260751
  - **Venue**: The Loons
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Ben Woods Album Preview
  - **Description**: FEATURING: De Stevens, Symon Palmer, Cheena Rae, Alice Tanner, IRD Rory Salley, Olivia Campion.

This will be the first time BEN WOODS GROUP have come together from the various nooks-and-crannies of Aotearoa since touring the last LP, Dispeller. 

Dispell
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jul 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lyttelton/ben-woods-album-preview/200030215752203
  - **Venue**: Lyttelton Arts Factory
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Art, trips-adventures, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: I'm A Slut For A Beat - album release
  - **Description**: Lyttelton Arts Festival & Robin Judkins present
'I'm A Slut For Beat'

Robin Judkins celebrates the release of the album 'I'm A Slut For A Beat'.

A collection of poems transformed into songs and brought to life by a heavyweight cast of local musician
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 03 2026 at 07:30 pm (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Loons
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, art, spoken-word
- **Event Name**: This imperfect light - Ben Brown Poet
  - **Description**: Ben Brown previews his next book at an intimate evening at LAF for this year’s festival, featuring original artwork by Bill Hammond and an opening set by Dominic Hoey. 

This Imperfect Light spans Browns work from 1994 to 2025 and is published by Dead Bir
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 05 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lyttelton/this-imperfect-light-ben-brown-poet/200030224884919
  - **Venue**: 1 Sumner Rd, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals

## Trending Events in Lyttelton

- **Event Name**: Stars Lyttelton 2026
  - **Description**: Stars Lyttelton is July 11th 2026 – Tickets always sell out, so get yours now.

It’s time once again for the iconic Stars 2026 talent quest.

Come and support your friends or cheer on the amazing everyday legends that enter and give it their all. Contesta
  - **Venue**: The Loons
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- **Event Name**: James Reid from the Feelers at Armadillos Lyttelton
  - **Description**: Join James Reid, the iconic frontman of The Feelers, for a special one-night-only acoustic performance at Armadillos LytteltonAbout this EventONE NIGHT ONLY – JAMES REID LIVE & ACOUSTIC
  - **Venue**: Armadillo's Lyttelton
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- **Event Name**: Jordan Luck Band • The Loons, Lyttelton • NZ Winter Tour
  - **Description**: Kiwi icons The Jordan Luck Band are thrilled to be back at The Loons Lyttelton on Saturday 1st August as part of their annual Winter Tour 2026.

Packed with all the classic Exponents hits you know & love…. from ‘Who Loves Who The Most?’ to ‘Victoria’…
  - **Venue**: The Loons
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- **Event Name**: Vera Ellen - Heave Knows What Time
  - **Description**: Aotearoa Music Award-winning and Taite Award-winning artist Vera Ellen releases her new album Heaven Knows What Time. on May 1 via Flying Nun Records. Alongside the album release, Vera Ellen returns to Aotearoa in July for a six-date national tour in cele
  - **Venue**: The Loons
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- **Event Name**: DOGFEST 2026
  - **Description**: Plague of the Fallen are proud to present DOGFEST 2026!

Catch this huge line up performing at The Loons in Lyttelton on Saturday August 22nd.
All proceeds donated to local animal charities.

Last year Dogfest sold out, so make sure to get your ticket fro
  - **Venue**: The Loons
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- **Event Name**: Rick Price in Banks Peninsula Community
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Rick Price Live at The Loons Club on Saturday, December 5, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Rick Price is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Heaven Knows, Nothing
  - **Venue**: The Loons Club
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- **Event Name**: Greta O'Leary & Neive Strang - Lyttelton
  - **Description**: Join Greta O’Leary (Tāmaki Makaurau/AKL) and Neive Strang (Ōtepoti/DUN) for an evening of indie folk music as they perform their most recent releases, River Dark and Find Me in the Rabbit Hole. Greta will be accompanied by guitarist/vocalist Will McGilliv
  - **Venue**: Lyttelton Coffee Co, 29 London Street
- **Event Name**: EBONY LAMB + GRAM ANTLER Tour  | LYTTELTON Ōtautahi
  - **Description**: ELGA Presents 

⚫️EBONY LAMB + GRAM ANTLER at Lyttelton Coffee Company
⚫️ SATURDAY 1st AUGUST  |  7PM DOORS  - 7.45PM MUSIC
⚫️ Limited Tickets ŵ UTR https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/102947/Ebony-Lamb-And-Gram-Antler-New-Zealand-Tour.utr

EBONY LAMB and
  - **Venue**: 29 London St, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Ben Woods Album Preview
  - **Description**: FEATURING: De Stevens, Symon Palmer, Cheena Rae, Alice Tanner, IRD Rory Salley, Olivia Campion.

This will be the first time BEN WOODS GROUP have come together from the various nooks-and-crannies of Aotearoa since touring the last LP, Dispeller. 

Dispell
  - **Venue**: Lyttelton Arts Factory
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Lyttelton?
  - **A:** Vera Ellen - Heave Knows What Time (Thu Jul 30 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Loons), Ben Woods Album Preview (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lyttelton Arts Factory), I'm A Slut For A Beat - album release (Fri Jul 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Loons), This imperfect light - Ben Brown Poet (Sun Jul 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1 Sumner Rd, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Lyttelton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Lyttelton 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 Lyttelton?
  - **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 Lyttelton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Lyttelton include The Loons, Lyttelton Arts Factory, 1 Sumner Rd, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Lyttelton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Lyttelton include Banished Music, Ben Woods, Bad Gin Sanctuary.
- **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 Lyttelton?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Lyttelton.

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