# Festivals in Upper Hutt 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Upper Hutt 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Upper Hutt. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Upper Hutt, 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 Upper Hutt 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 Upper Hutt

- **Event Name**: The WAI2K 2026
  - **Description**: The mighty WAI2K run fest is BACK baby. Year #7 for the WAI, so come and join the trails party and challenge yourself on one amazing day out in the hills
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 63
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/the-wai2k-2026/200030431241210
  - **Venue**: Wairarapa to Upper Hutt/Tunnel Gully
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  - **Categories**: festivals, contests, parties, trips-adventures, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers
  - **Description**: 🎪✨ Upper Hutt — ARE YOU READY? ✨🎪

The village is rolling into town... and trust us, this is not your average weekend market. 🐦‍🔥💫

📍 Riverbank Park, Upper Hutt
📅 7th & 8th November 
⏰ 9am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday

Step into a world of funky travel
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 52
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Nov 08 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/the-unlost-village-travelling-marketeers/200030531005912
  - **Venue**: Riverbank Park
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Summer Meltdown '27
  - **Description**: SUMMER MELTDOWN - We're set to ignite your summer with an unforgettable fusion of sound, energy, and culture.Bringing you a powerhouse lineup featuring Aotearoa's most iconic artists, SIX60, Katchafire, The Black
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  - **Date**: Sat Jan 23 2027 at 02:00 pm – Sat Jan 23 2027 at 11:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/summer-meltdown-27/80001054488978
  - **Venue**: Brewtown Upper Hutt
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, performances, Music, Festivals, Workshops
- **Event Name**: TAB Mufhasa Classic Raceday
  - **Description**: Celebrate the start of the festive season at the TAB Mufhasa Classic Raceday, the first event in Wellington Racing Club’s Christmas Carnival.

Whether you’re planning your work Christmas function, entertaining clients or celebrating with family and friend
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:30 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/tab-mufhasa-classic-raceday/200030526249902
  - **Venue**: 10 Racecourse Road, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5018
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  - **Categories**: carnivals, sports, christmas
- **Event Name**: Shine - A forest of shining Christmas lights
  - **Description**: Come and meander through the forest of shining Christmas lights at Lane Park 4pm-8pm. 
A Free community event to celebrate what Christmas is all about.
Come along and:
- Tour our indoor forest of beautifully decorated Christmas trees.
- Enjoy food (includ
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 52
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/shine-a-forest-of-shining-christmas-lights/200030324035731
  - **Venue**: 22 Lane Street, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5018
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  - **Categories**: Music, Art, fine-arts, Entertainment
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 149
  - **Date**: Sat Jan 23 2027 at 02:00 am – Sat Jan 23 2027 at 08:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/meguiars-hardpark_12/200029567705442
  - **Venue**: Trentham Memorial Park
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  - **Categories**: contests, festivals
- **Event Name**: Rydges Cuddle Stakes Raceday
  - **Description**: Celebrate the arrival of autumn racing at Trentham with the Group 3 Cuddle Stakes.

Featuring one of New Zealand’s premier races for fillies and mares, the Cuddle Stakes Raceday promises an exciting afternoon of quality thoroughbred racing, great hospital
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Sat Mar 06 2027 at 10:30 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/rydges-cuddle-stakes-raceday/200030526083546
  - **Venue**: 10 Racecourse Road, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5018
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: 🌈 HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURS – UPPER HUTT 2027! 🌈
  - **Description**: 🌈 HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLOURS – UPPER HUTT 2027! 🌈

Get ready to experience Holi like never before! 🎉 After an incredible celebration last year, we’re coming back BIGGER, BETTER & MORE COLOURFUL in 2027!

📍 Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt
📅 Saturday, 20 March
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 113
  - **Date**: Sat Mar 20 2027 at 11:00 am – Sat Mar 20 2027 at 04:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upper-hutt/holi-festival-of-colours-upper-hutt-2027/200030775658229
  - **Venue**: Harcourt Park
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## Trending Events in Upper Hutt

- **Event Name**: County Lane Fair
  - **Description**: The County Lane Fair is an annual craft market in Upper Hutt, New Zealand, run by the Silverstream Lions Club to support vital local charities.Quick Facts Date & Time: S
  - **Venue**: Brewtown Upper Hutt
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- **Event Name**: The WAI2K 2026
  - **Description**: The mighty WAI2K run fest is BACK baby. Year #7 for the WAI, so come and join the trails party and challenge yourself on one amazing day out in the hills
  - **Venue**: Wairarapa to Upper Hutt/Tunnel Gully
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- **Event Name**: The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers
  - **Description**: 🎪✨ Upper Hutt — ARE YOU READY? ✨🎪

The village is rolling into town... and trust us, this is not your average weekend market. 🐦‍🔥💫

📍 Riverbank Park, Upper Hutt
📅 7th & 8th November 
⏰ 9am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday

Step into a world of funky travel
  - **Venue**: Riverbank Park
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- **Event Name**: Upper Hutt Santa Parade 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for a little Christmas magic as the Upper Hutt Santa Parade returns to the streets of Upper Hutt.

This year, we’re stepping into A Fairytale Christmas – a world of enchanted castles, magical forests, classic fairytale characters and festive fan
  - **Venue**: Main St, Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt 5018, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Carols in Harcourt Park
  - **Description**: Come and enjoy and evening of Christmas song and cheer! With Upper Hutt's very own Frankie Stevens as MC, choirs from local schools, local music groups, food trucks, raffle, spot prizes and Santa!!
  - **Venue**: Harcourt Park Upper Hutt
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- **Event Name**: Summer Meltdown '27
  - **Description**: SUMMER MELTDOWN - We're set to ignite your summer with an unforgettable fusion of sound, energy, and culture.Bringing you a powerhouse lineup featuring Aotearoa's most iconic artists, SIX60, Katchafire, The Black
  - **Venue**: Brewtown Upper Hutt
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- **Event Name**: Christmas Carols 2026 - Back At Brewtown!
  - **Description**: Due to massive demand we're excited to announce that the best Christmas Carols experience in Upper Hutt is BACK AT BREWTOWN!

So get ready to rock out with Nick Tansley and his Christmas Caravan...and there may even be a visit from the big guy in the red
  - **Venue**: 25 Blenheim Street , Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5014
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- **Event Name**: Sustainable Clothing Market
  - **Description**: Coming soon to Silverstream School - our next Fundraising event thanks to the Silverstream School PTA
Have yourself a stall, or come and shop preloved clothing, shoes, accessories and jewellery.
Register for a stall here https://forms.gle/6zm4CbYTwKmX6oRe
  - **Venue**: 1 Whitemans Road, Silverstream, New Zealand 5019
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- **Event Name**: Christmas At The Races
  - **Description**: Celebrate the festive season with Christmas At The Races, the final day of the Wellington Racing Club's Christmas Carnival.

Join us for a festive afternoon of racing, great food and Christmas cheer. Whether you're dining with us or enjoying the action fr
  - **Venue**: 10 Racecourse Road, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5018
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Upper Hutt?
  - **A:** The WAI2K 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 am at Wairarapa to Upper Hutt/Tunnel Gully), The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at Riverbank Park), Summer Meltdown '27 (Sat Jan 23 2027 at 02:00 pm at Brewtown Upper Hutt), TAB Mufhasa Classic Raceday (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:30 am at 10 Racecourse Road, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5018), Shine - A forest of shining Christmas lights (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 04:00 pm at 22 Lane Street, Upper Hutt, New Zealand 5018).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Upper Hutt today November 07, 2026?
  - **A:** The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at Riverbank Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Upper Hutt this weekend November 6–8, 2026?
  - **A:** The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at Riverbank Park).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Upper Hutt in November 2026?
  - **A:** The WAI2K 2026 (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 am at Wairarapa to Upper Hutt/Tunnel Gully), The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 09:00 am at Riverbank Park).
- **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 Wairarapa to Upper Hutt/Tunnel Gully, Riverbank Park, Brewtown Upper Hutt.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Upper Hutt?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Upper Hutt include The WAI2K - WAI Running Festival, The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers, brewtown upper hutt.
- **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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