# Festivals in Wanganui | Cultural Events & Fairs - **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in Wanganui. 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 Wanganui - **Event Name**: 100th Quadrangular Tournament - Whanganui - **Description**: 100th Quadrangular Tournament – 18–20 June 2026 Everything you need to know for the tournament The 100th Quadrangular Tournament, hosted by Whanganui Collegiate School, marks a major milestone in one of New Zealand's great school sporting traditions. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 17 - **Date**: Thu Jun 18 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/100th-quadrangular-tournament-whanganui/200029783142339 - **Venue**: Whanganui Collegiate School - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mMjUwODc2ODVhY2IwZWVmN2EyOGZjYWU5MjJiM2Q1NTE1YjBiZDY4ZDhkNjVkY2JlNDdjN2M1ZTM3MGVjNjc2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzMzNDU1ZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjE1NTYzNA.avif - **Categories**: sports, tournaments - **Event Name**: Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays - **Description**: Challenge the Roads. Embrace the Community.The Raetihi Gutbuster is a signature cycling and running event in the heart of the Ruapehu District, blending iconic road challenges, stunning scenery, and true small-town hospitality. - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/raetihi-gutbuster-presented-by-ride-holidays/80001520862081 - **Venue**: Waimarino Museum - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OTY0NjFiNWQ3Y2NlLmpwZw.avif - **Categories**: cycling, marathons, contests, trips-adventures, holiday, sports - **Event Name**: The Awa Backyard Ultra & Backyard 6 - **Description**: Introducing... The Awa Backyard Ultra and Backyard 6. Saturday 26 September 2026 - That Place MTB Park, Kaiwhaiki Road, Whanganui. A new format for 2026. A 6.7km loop. A new lap on the hour, every hour until there is one runner remaining. How long wil - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 64 - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/the-awa-backyard-ultra-and-backyard-6/200029347019449 - **Venue**: That Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82NjIxZGY2ZjU3MjgwYjM5MGI0NDM4NjE2ODRhMWFhYTY1YTU1NTcyMjZmZDEwZGNjMjIzODYzNzY4NjJkODA3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzhmYzcyZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA4MDAxNg.avif - **Categories**: contests, workshops - **Event Name**: Diwali Festival of Light - **Description**: Dinner and Indian dances, comedy nights and more. - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/diwali-festival-of-light/200029924665204 - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDg4NWNhNTYwNjVkZDk4ZTkzZTNiMTc3MTJiYTNiN2JhZDQxNzcyMzNmNzllMDk5YWFkZTAxMjExYjI1NmM1OC1yaW1nLXc0NTQtaDgwOS1kY2U2ZDljNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg1NTc2Mw.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, comedy ## Trending Events in Wanganui - **Event Name**: Anzac Day 2026 - **Description**: All ex-service personnel, RSA members, kindred associations and members of the public are invited to assemble outside Davis Library in Pukenamu Queen’s Park at 5.45am. The parade will step off at 6.00am sharp. From there, the parade will move to the Wha - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/78be0eef4143eaac2eae9c7e08f644df46b2cdce66db9860f1e14fec5c4b21a0-rimg-w820-h360-dcffefe0-gmir?v=1776272294 - **Event Name**: ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Whanganui - **Description**: Back by popular demand NZ’s Award-Winning Hit Tribute Show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” Returns to Whanganui, 9th May! Whanganui War Memorial Theatre - 9th May 2026 - 7.30pm Back by popular demand! After a string of sold-out shows across the country, El - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a7dc61038bf07fd5f3ee0ffdd580d577388ef3af3f75f8c7903013d8841e25be-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010102-gmir?v=1775306035 - **Event Name**: Suzuki Extreme 4x4 Challenge - **Description**: An awesome day out with the fam. Do your research on this event...you will see that its an event not to be missed! The kids will love this! -12 of the best & coolest 4x4 Trials comp trucks in NZ. -Drivers with big kahunas! Codrivers with balls of ste - **Venue**: 2278 SH3 Turakina NZ - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/aaa55ad4822c13daeb0812d21071d7372b0170abf9db9c7a3507f63545ed607c-rimg-w1200-h633-dcfeffff-gmir?v=1776126587 - **Event Name**: Whanganui Comedy Gala! - **Description**: The Whanganui Comedy Gala returns! Louder, bolder, and funnier than ever. One massive night of non-stop laughs, bringing together some of Aotearoa’s sharpest comedic minds for a full-scale comedy takeover. Hosted by NZ comedy favourite Paul Ego, this po - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/45b47587e8a5c42e41c02f326668e1ed44d9ef44dfd29535396f8d106b9f1fa3-rimg-w1170-h504-dc4e1973-gmir?v=1776190831 - **Event Name**: 100th Quadrangular Tournament - Whanganui - **Description**: 100th Quadrangular Tournament – 18–20 June 2026 Everything you need to know for the tournament The 100th Quadrangular Tournament, hosted by Whanganui Collegiate School, marks a major milestone in one of New Zealand's great school sporting traditions. - **Venue**: Whanganui Collegiate School - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f25087685acb0eef7a28fcae922b3d5515b0bd68d8d65dcbe47c7c5e370ec676-rimg-w1200-h675-dc33455d-gmir?v=1776155634 - **Event Name**: Graeme James - Live at the Whanganui Musicians Club - **Description**: Experience the foot-stomping energy of multi-instrumentalist Graeme James as he brings his one-man-band show to the iconic Whanganui Musicians Club! Armed with electric violin, guitar, banjo, bass, piano, baritone ukulele, mandolin, harmonica, and percus - **Venue**: Whanganui Musicians Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3019230c0f981be1aca747c175c7caa251ce64b6044d73e463d38f4e14b59e23-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir?v=1776403541 - **Event Name**: In Other Words - **Description**: Starring the acclaimed real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this is a rare opportunity to see two of New Zealand’s finest actors share the stage in an award-winning two-hander. In Other Words tells the story of Arthur and Jane, whose - **Venue**: 69 St Hill Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dbf9d8dfc627ca8590b7842a2b402c09c291a0839e1aaeebaad53bd1c79f7f8f-rimg-w1200-h800-dc2b2d34-gmir?v=1776190836 - **Event Name**: ROCK TENORS - ANTHEMS RELOADED TOUR - **Description**: GET READY WHANGANUI!... UNLEASHING THE GREATEST ROCK ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME! Rock Tenors are about to detonate their brand new show of pure rock energy at the Whanganui Royal Opera House! The Anthems Reloaded Tour is a full-throttle celebration of the gre - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a9bec27983222982dc2c8a7bf88afd038e37ebabc1c25e895f849f13bfdc3975-rimg-w1200-h675-dc030406-gmir?v=1775807326 - **Event Name**: Whanganui Toy Fair - **Description**: In it's 5th year the Whanganui Toy Fair has 160 tables of collectable toys for sale.Check us out on YouTube, follow us on face book and instagram. Bring the whole family along for an enjoyable day out. See you there! - **Venue**: Springvale Stadium London Street, Springvale, Whanganui, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d9fbbdad977.jpg ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in April in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/festivals--april) - [Festivals Events in May in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/festivals--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Wanganui? - **A:** 100th Quadrangular Tournament - Whanganui (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 02:00 am at Whanganui Collegiate School), Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Waimarino Museum), The Awa Backyard Ultra & Backyard 6 (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 11:00 pm at That Place), Diwali Festival of Light (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 am at Whanganui War Memorial Centre). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Wanganui today April 18, 2026? - **A:** Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Waimarino Museum). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Wanganui this weekend April 17–19, 2026? - **A:** Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Waimarino Museum). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Wanganui in April 2026? - **A:** Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Waimarino Museum). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Wanganui? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Wanganui 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 Wanganui? - **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 Wanganui? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Wanganui include Whanganui Collegiate School, Waimarino Museum, That Place. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Wanganui? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Wanganui include Nelson College Old Boys, Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust, The Awa Backyard Ultra. - **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 Wanganui? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Wanganui. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Palmerston North](https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/festivals) - [Festivals in Mangaweka](https://allevents.in/mangaweka/festivals) - [Festivals in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/festivals) - [Festivals in Stratford](https://allevents.in/stratford-tk/festivals)