# Festivals in Timaru | Cultural Events & Fairs - **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in Timaru. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], 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 [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Timaru - **Event Name**: SI Masters Football - **Description**: ⚽️ Football at the South Island Masters Games — rally the team, this is your moment. From 9–11 October, Sir Basil Arthur Park becomes the home of Masters football for three action-packed days of competition, connection and classic post-match stories. Wit - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/si-masters-football/200029816734224 - **Venue**: Sir Basil Arthur Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wNjJkMDdlYTkyYjQ5NmZiYzZiMWRiYjgzYjhmMzUzM2M0ZDJlNTMwYTk5ZGQzN2UwYzUwMjI2NzdjZDE5MTIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY2NS1kY2JhYzE3OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTYwNzA2Ng.avif - **Categories**: sports, football, contests - **Event Name**: Winchester Rodeo - **Description**: Action packed day for the whole family! All the top competitors in NZ head and head to defend their placings in the national standings! Accompany our local team of WRC and attend our local rodeo for the best day in town! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 947 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/winchester-rodeo/200028531490420 - **Venue**: Winchester, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80MTY0Mzc5MTkyYjAzNzcxOWM1OTJjMGI5NDNjMGQxYTU5MWQyMDAwN2UxMzlkNDFkMzU0MDVhODQ4ZWJmNDQ0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDk2MC1kY2VhZGRkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MDQ1OTkzMg.avif - **Categories**: rodeo - **Event Name**: Geraldine Summer Fete - **Description**: New Zealand’s biggest unique FETE the Geraldine Summer Fete a perfect day to reconnect with friends and an opportunity to indulge In some blissful shopping. With winter behind us and a hint of summer approaching, there’s no better way to enjoy a day with - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 877 - **Date**: Wed Nov 04 2026 at 11:30 pm – Thu Nov 05 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/geraldine-summer-fete/200029774185220 - **Venue**: 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lNzVhNTQ4Yzk1ZjY0YTliZTUwZTk4Y2RiZjY3YjE3NTYyYTMwNjA3YjQzMjY3YWFkZmExN2NiOGE0MDVlODc5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyNTUtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcyMzQ4NTI.avif - **Categories**: shopping - **Event Name**: Tekapo Mid-Winter Swim - **Description**: The Tekapo Mid-Winter Swim with Tekapo Springs and The Breeze South Canterbury is back at Lake Tekapo for 2026! Mark the middle of winter with a ‘refreshing’ dip in Lake Tekapo Come dressed the best and you can score yourself some prizes Sunday June 21st, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/tekapo-mid-winter-swim/200030177067243 - **Venue**: Tekapo Boat Ramp - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82MzFjMTg2ZWYxNTk1ZjJjNWVjNWRkN2Q1MWJlZTZiNTQwMTAxNGNiYjA5OWVjMThhYzEzZWMyYzIzMWI5NDU5LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMxNzFjMmItZ21pcj92PTE3ODEzMzgxODE.avif - **Event Name**: Get to the Point Family Fun Day - **Description**: Family Fun Day with market stalls and a free children's play area! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 231 - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/get-to-the-point-family-fun-day/200030218585529 - **Venue**: 79 Main St, Pleasant Point, New Zealand 7975 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hMDg1YzEwYWNiZjU1OGExMmI4OTcyODY5Y2U1MjU2MGU0OTE2MDIwZWFmNzkxNDBmYjQ0YTI4NmQzOTAxNjFhLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzgxMTAwMDg5.avif - **Categories**: kids - **Event Name**: Geraldine Ukefest 2026 - **Description**: After a three-year hiatus, Geraldine Ukefest is back! Concerts, strumalongs, ukes in cafes and in church, and a big workshop - loads of fun for everyone - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 64 - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Jul 05 2026 at 12:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/timaru/geraldine-ukefest-2026/200029919691747 - **Venue**: Geraldine Primary School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84OTdlZmViY2IyNGExNDUxNDhhZmZiMTdkMmZmZTJkZWUzYTAzODFiZTQ4ZTYyYWE1MTZlYWQ5OTdmYWE5ODIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMS1kYzQ3MTExYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MTUzNDk2NQ.avif - **Categories**: concerts, workshops, music, entertainment ## Trending Events in Timaru - **Event Name**: Matariki Night Market 2026 - **Description**: Join us for our Annual Matariki Night Market! 📅 Thursday 9 July ⏰ 4:30pm – 7:30pm 📍 Stafford Street – The Exchange – Heart of Timaru’s CBD Stafford Street will come alive with the buzz of live music, kapa haka performances, cultural activities and a - **Venue**: Stafford Street, Timaru City, New Zealand 7910 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/7b1e1024e10c615871d4b627f510f5924c4e7d04a254440fc54264530e9cb47e-rimg-w1200-h628-dc070908-gmir?v=1781684639 - **Event Name**: Prowear 4 & Rotary South Island Champs 2026 - **Description**: The Prowear 4 & Rotary South Island Champs is back for 2026 with another full-throttle three-day track event. In association with Star Insure. 📅 13–15 November 2026 📍 Levels Raceway, Timaru Expect a full weekend of action including Cruising, Driftin - **Venue**: Levels Raceway Timaru - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/67945f375c3cabb81b091bfc104f78871fc33e835d4fd28b0629bad74f599d61-rimg-w1200-h527-dcd6d5d4-gmir?v=1780894955 - **Event Name**: Kelvin Cruickshank Live - "With Love From Spirit" Tour - TIMARU - SOLD OUT! - **Description**: KC Productions presents Kelvin Cruickshank Live! “The With Love From Spirit” Tour Coming to Timaru for one time only for 2026! After pay available! Tickets for sale on iticket. Internationally known New Zealand Medium, Kelvin Cruickshank, brings a p - **Venue**: The Playhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/30d56f905af08259d74c4a7c98aa3e0f5985786b228d74d60e9b75a0fec971f9-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc466148-gmir?v=1780424531 - **Event Name**: SI Masters Football - **Description**: ⚽️ Football at the South Island Masters Games — rally the team, this is your moment. From 9–11 October, Sir Basil Arthur Park becomes the home of Masters football for three action-packed days of competition, connection and classic post-match stories. Wit - **Venue**: Sir Basil Arthur Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/062d07ea92b496fbc6b1dbb83b8f3533c4d2e530a99dd37e0c5022677cd19121-rimg-w1200-h665-dcbac178-gmir?v=1781607066 - **Event Name**: Winchester Rodeo - **Description**: Action packed day for the whole family! All the top competitors in NZ head and head to defend their placings in the national standings! Accompany our local team of WRC and attend our local rodeo for the best day in town! - **Venue**: Winchester, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4164379192b037719c592c0b943c0d1a591d20007e139d41d35405a848ebf444-rimg-w1200-h960-dceaddd8-gmir?v=1780459932 - **Event Name**: Geraldine Summer Fete - **Description**: New Zealand’s biggest unique FETE the Geraldine Summer Fete a perfect day to reconnect with friends and an opportunity to indulge In some blissful shopping. With winter behind us and a hint of summer approaching, there’s no better way to enjoy a day with - **Venue**: 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e75a548c95f64a9be50e98cdbf67b17562a30607b43267aadfa17cb8a405e879-rimg-w1200-h1255-dcffffff-gmir?v=1777234852 - **Event Name**: Matariki: Stories, Stars and New Beginnings - FREE public talk - **Description**: FREE Public Talk – Matariki: Stories, Stars and New Beginnings 📅 Saturday 11th July 🕡 4pm 📍Dark Sky Project Join us at Dark Sky Project for a special free talk celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year. Matariki marks the rising of a group of stars in t - **Venue**: 1 Motuariki Lane, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand 7999 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/378c48a9f765e3ef7b6fb6fdc23f1ff6b2b8301ccd38d89ce3643fb626a421f3-rimg-w1200-h800-dc1d2a32-gmir?v=1781588544 - **Event Name**: Tekapo Mid-Winter Swim - **Description**: The Tekapo Mid-Winter Swim with Tekapo Springs and The Breeze South Canterbury is back at Lake Tekapo for 2026! Mark the middle of winter with a ‘refreshing’ dip in Lake Tekapo Come dressed the best and you can score yourself some prizes Sunday June 21st, - **Venue**: Tekapo Boat Ramp - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/631c186ef1595f2c5ec5dd7d51bee6b5401014cbb099ec18ac13ec2c231b9459-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc171c2b-gmir?v=1781338181 - **Event Name**: South Canterbury Home and Garden Show 2027 - **Description**: The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show is back in 2027. Join the fun with as again at Southern Trust Events Centre from the 26th to 28th of February 2027. Entry fee: Adults $5 Gold Card Friday $2.50 (Friday only) Under 16 FREE - **Venue**: The Southern Trust Events Centre Timaru - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/39b89a7a548de6f95ecc17d9bdb27e10d108e0ee45df23e33bf32056e277f737-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5d527-gmir?v=1779781724 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in June in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/festivals--june) - [Festivals Events in July in Timaru](https://allevents.in/timaru/festivals--july) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Timaru? - **A:** SI Masters Football (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am at Sir Basil Arthur Park), Winchester Rodeo (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:00 am at Winchester, New Zealand), Geraldine Summer Fete (Wed Nov 04 2026 at 11:30 pm at 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand), Tekapo Mid-Winter Swim (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Tekapo Boat Ramp), Get to the Point Family Fun Day (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 am at 79 Main St, Pleasant Point, New Zealand 7975). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Timaru this weekend June 19–21, 2026? - **A:** Tekapo Mid-Winter Swim (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Tekapo Boat Ramp). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Timaru in June 2026? - **A:** Tekapo Mid-Winter Swim (Sun Jun 21 2026 at 12:00 pm at Tekapo Boat Ramp). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Timaru? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Timaru 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 Timaru? - **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 Timaru? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Timaru include Sir Basil Arthur Park, Winchester, New Zealand, 220 Main north road, Geraldine, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Timaru? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Timaru include South Island Masters Games, NZ Rodeo Cowboys, Geraldine Summer Fete. - **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 Timaru? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Timaru. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Ashburton](https://allevents.in/ashburton/festivals) - [Festivals in Methven](https://allevents.in/methven/festivals)