# Festivals in Upper Hutt | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Upper Hutt. 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 Upper Hutt

- **Event Name**: Giant Charity Bookfest Upper Hutt - 2026
  - **Description**: Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale!

The Giant Charity BookFest is on Saturday, 2nd May, from 9am to 5pm & Sunday, 3rd May, from 9am to 3pm 2026.

Since its inception in 1995, in early May each year, several thousand people gather to browse over 1
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/giant-charity-bookfest-upper-hutt-2026/200029975103851
  - **Venue**: Whirinaki Whare Taonga
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: Meguiar's Hardpark_12
  - **Description**: Meguiar's Hardpark_12 is the 12th installment of the largest grass roots automotive event in New Zealand. With a festival like vibe this event brings the greater modified car scene together for a non-competition vehicle display. An all ages, alcohol free
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  - **Date**: Sat Jan 23 2027 at 02:00 am – Sat Jan 23 2027 at 08:00 am (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Trentham Memorial Park
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- **Event Name**: Wellington Motorcycle Festival
  - **Description**: Pleased to announce that we have been asked to set up a new Motorcycle Festival in Wellington in Conjunction with Brewtown #brewtown.
The new Festival will be held on the 30th and 31st of May and celebrate all types of riders and riding including 2 day so
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  - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/wellington-motorcycle-festival/200028985111500
  - **Venue**: 27 Blenheim, Maidstone, Upper Hutt
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  - **Categories**: festivals, trips-adventures, workshops, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Hutt Gorge Festival Packraft Float
  - **Description**: PLACEHOLDER DATE MAY CHANGE

Friday arvo Hutt gorge familiarisation run. Saturday Te Awa Kairangi skills share / safety day Sunday Packraft race and mass float on G3 Hutt Gorge.

Other options Tauherinikau gorge G3
Otaki G2
Otaki Overnight 3+/4
Waiohine o
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/hutt-gorge-festival-packraft-float/200029450935417
  - **Venue**: Kaitoke Regional Park
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## Trending Events in Upper Hutt

- **Event Name**: Giant Charity Bookfest Upper Hutt - 2026
  - **Description**: Browse the biggest pre-loved book sale!

The Giant Charity BookFest is on Saturday, 2nd May, from 9am to 5pm & Sunday, 3rd May, from 9am to 3pm 2026.

Since its inception in 1995, in early May each year, several thousand people gather to browse over 1
  - **Venue**: Whirinaki Whare Taonga
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- **Event Name**: Meguiar's Hardpark_12
  - **Description**: Meguiar's Hardpark_12 is the 12th installment of the largest grass roots automotive event in New Zealand. With a festival like vibe this event brings the greater modified car scene together for a non-competition vehicle display. An all ages, alcohol free
  - **Venue**: Trentham Memorial Park
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- **Event Name**: Capital Fibrefest 2026
  - **Description**: Capital FibreFest is an annual event held in the heart of Upper Hutt City focusing on bringing you - the crafter - all things yarn/fibre/wool related.

33 Traders are busy getting ready for you, with everything a fibre crafter could want!

9th May 2026

1
  - **Venue**: Whirinaki Whare Taonga
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- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Record Convention - NZ Music Month Celebration
  - **Description**: Come immerse yourself in the captivating world of vinyl records at our 4th Annual Record Convention - set to become world-famous in New Zealand. Featuring a DJ with a specially curated playlist of the good, the bad, the obscure, and the cringe of NZ music
  - **Venue**: Brewtown Upper Hutt
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- **Event Name**: Mother's Day Afternoon Soiree
  - **Description**: Do something different this Mother's Day and treat your favourite lady to a blissful afternoon at Trentham Racecourse.
Featuring live music, delicious grazing platters and a full beverage menu, you will have every opportunity to celebrate how amazing Mum
  - **Venue**: Trentham Racecourse
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- **Event Name**: Wellington Motorcycle Festival
  - **Description**: Pleased to announce that we have been asked to set up a new Motorcycle Festival in Wellington in Conjunction with Brewtown #brewtown.
The new Festival will be held on the 30th and 31st of May and celebrate all types of riders and riding including 2 day so
  - **Venue**: 27 Blenheim, Maidstone, Upper Hutt
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- **Event Name**: Drag Show
  - **Description**: DRAG SHOW FUNDRAISER EVENING 

Join us for a night of glitz, glamour and pure entertainment at the Cossie! exceptional drag talent and a full programme of fun — all in support of a great cause.
Saturday 16th May
Commencing at 6:00pm

Enjoy a polished nig
  - **Venue**: Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club
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- **Event Name**: Rā Whakahauora! Wellness Day 2026
  - **Description**: 🌿 Wellness Day for the Whole Whānau! 🌿

Join us for a FREE community Wellness Day organised by Gain Health Centre, Unichem Upper Hutt Pharmacy and Ōrongomai Marae, Upper Hutt on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at Ōrongomai Marae .

Bring the whole family along and t
  - **Venue**: Orongomai Marae Upper Hutt
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- **Event Name**: The Fleetwood Mac Experience Fundraiser for Kasen journey with Cancer
  - **Description**: The Fleetwood Mac Experience will be performing a special fundraising show in support of Kasen and his family.
This event is open to the public.

Date: Saturday 13th June
Venue:  Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club

🎫 https://moshtix.co.nz/v2/event/the-fleetwood
  - **Venue**: Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Upper Hutt?
  - **A:** Giant Charity Bookfest Upper Hutt - 2026 (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm at Whirinaki Whare Taonga), Meguiar's Hardpark_12 (Sat Jan 23 2027 at 02:00 am at Trentham Memorial Park), Wellington Motorcycle Festival (Fri May 29 2026 at 10:00 pm at 27 Blenheim, Maidstone, Upper Hutt), Hutt Gorge Festival Packraft Float (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Kaitoke Regional Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Upper Hutt this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Giant Charity Bookfest Upper Hutt - 2026 (Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm at Whirinaki Whare Taonga).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Upper Hutt?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Upper Hutt 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 Upper Hutt?
  - **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 Upper Hutt?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Upper Hutt include Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Trentham Memorial Park, 27 Blenheim, Maidstone, Upper Hutt.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Upper Hutt?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Upper Hutt include Heretaunga Bookfest Charitable Trust, Kohatu Motorcycle Centre, Martin Robertson.
- **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 Upper Hutt?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Upper Hutt.

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