# Festivals in Wanganui 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Wanganui 2026 โ€” cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **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 Wanganui. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Wanganui, 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 everybodyโ€™s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Wanganui 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**: Whanganui Vintage Weekend - **Description**: In Whanganui, we enjoy kicking the year off with a touch of vintage delight! ๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ‘ฏ Join us for a spectacular four-day extravaganza over the Wellington Anniversary Weekend that will transport you to a bygone era filled with vintage charm, classic cars, ret - **Date**: Fri Jan 22 2027 at 09:00 am โ€“ Mon Jan 25 2027 at 10:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/whanganui-vintage-weekend/200030951720332 - **Venue**: Whanganui - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zNjdjNTlhY2UzODI4NTE4NWVhOTJkOTNhZjg5OTMwOTUwMjkwYTdjYmQyMjcyMGQ3MDg0M2E0NGVjZThkNDliLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2E4ZDhiOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MzYwMzY3Mg.avif - **Event Name**: Taste Whanganui 2026 - **Description**: Celebrate your year with Taste! A boutique beverage mini fest created to celebrate the beverage producers of Whanganui and New Zealand. Taste Whanganui festival is back with a fun day filled with delicious beverages, food and live entertainment. Taste Wh - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm โ€“ Sat Dec 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/taste-whanganui-2026/200030944034320 - **Venue**: 98 Victoria Avenue,Whanganui,4500,NZ - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8yYjg3ZWI3NDA5OWY2MjdjMmFjNTU2OWZiY2RlM2JjYTUyYThkZWJmNGU1NzAxYThlMDgyZDYzZTQzMDZhNDhkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4Zjg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MzQ0OTc2MA.avif - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Whanganui Vintage Weekend | Trains - **Description**: ๐Ÿš‚ WHANGANUI VINTAGE WEEKEND TRAINS 2027! ๐ŸŽฉ ๐Ÿ“… 23โ€“25 January 2027 ๐Ÿ“ Taupo Quay, Whanganui ALL ABOARD FOR A VINTAGE WEEKEND TO REMEMBER! Steam Incorporated is thrilled to be returning to Whanganui Vintage Weekend for its 16th year, bringing the sights, so - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Jan 23 2027 at 09:15 am โ€“ Mon Jan 25 2027 at 08:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/whanganui-vintage-weekend-trains/200030992041813 - **Venue**: SteamRail Wanganui Inc. - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xNDA4YjQ5MzYyMjJmODlkN2MwZDcxM2M3NGVlZDcxNTdhZmE4YzAzMDdjNzM4M2ZlZTY1ZjczODlmYzllZGZiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5NDAyNjU5Mw.avif - **Categories**: trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Whanganui Gypsy Fair - **Description**: The Gypsy Fair is a nationwide travelling event, bringing an epic day out for the whฤnau - live music, fire & flow shows like no other, an unbeatable vibe - and of course, free entry for everyone๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒฟโœจ Travelling Aotearoa NZ for 48 years now, itโ€™s safe t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 49 - **Date**: Sat Jan 23 2027 at 09:00 am โ€“ Sun Jan 24 2027 at 05:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/whanganui-gypsy-fair/200030654255828 - **Venue**: Kowhai Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80OGQ1ODUxNTk0NDY3ZDM1ZGUyNmI5ZWI4ODhjN2YwZjk2YzE4MjVkY2RiN2VkMjFmMWUzNmFiMTc3MGY4MDI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODQ1OTM4Nw.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, kids - **Event Name**: Ten Years of Kessel - Live - **Description**: Come and celebrate 10 years of the mighty Kessel with our mates River City Riff Raff at the haunt where it all began, now affectionally known as Porridge Watson! We'll be playing the songs you know and love and a few you haven't heard, so make sure you - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 45 - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/ten-years-of-kessel-live/200030774958727 - **Venue**: Porridge Watson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84MjkwMDQ5MzRkMjAzYTgzNTAxZmYxMmYzOTUwYTcwZDVmNmM3ZmE5YjM3NmFiYjIyMjE2OGQzOTc1YTVhMmRiLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMyODE4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTExMzc2MDY.avif - **Categories**: calendar - **Event Name**: Feast & Festival - **Description**: Come and celebrate Diwali with at our annual Multicultural Feast & Festival! With plenty of food and craft stalls, and live entertainment, this is a fanatstic all ages family friendly event :) - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/feast-and-festival/200030774518818 - **Venue**: Marton Memorial Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8xMGU2OTE4ZTU3ZDc4ZmI3Y2QxNDg5YjM1NzM1MDQyNWFhYzA1MDJkYTc2MTJhZDMyZmMxZTc0ZDhiYjg1MTllLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZDgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MTEzMzUxOA.avif - **Categories**: Festivals - **Event Name**: Sam Manzanza Band at FEST OF CULTURAL UNITY Whanganui Sat 14/11/2026 - **Description**: Sam Manzanza with his band will be performing for the first time in Whanganui his high-energy JUNGLE BEAT BLUES to the people of Whanganui to feel magic of the Rain Forest of the DRC to have a wonderful weekend at Majestic Square Whanganui. Festival start - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am โ€“ Sat Nov 14 2026 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/sam-manzanza-band-at-fest-of-cultural-unity-whanganui-sat-14-11-2026/200030927982458 - **Venue**: Majestic Square 100 Victoria Avenue Whanganui - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTMyNGUyMzJlNDQ0NDdmODVjODA4M2Y2OTVmNTJlN2I1MjM5M2QwYmU3ZmUxODk4ZjJjOTg3Yjg0YmQ5MjZkNi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxMjAwLWRjMTgwODE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkzMTQ1MTE3.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, Festivals, Music, performances - **Event Name**: The Extravaganza Fair - Whanganui - **Description**: ๐ŸŽชโœจ ROLL UP, ROLL UP โ€“ THE EXTRAVAGANZA FAIR IS BACK! โœจ๐ŸŽช ๐ŸŽ‰ Celebrating 12 epic years of magical mayhem on the road! ๐ŸŽ‰ New Zealandโ€™s biggest and most fabulous travelling fair is rolling back into town โ€“ and youโ€™re invited! Weโ€™re bringing grassroots charm - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Sat Apr 17 2027 at 09:00 am โ€“ Sun Apr 18 2027 at 04:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/the-extravaganza-fair-whanganui/200030585632231 - **Venue**: Kowhai Park Wanganui - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yNGMyNzg5ODUyODYyYTBlMTRjMjNkNWFjYjdkZTcyY2I0ZmIxNzA3ZWExMWVhNzQ2NjNhMmQwMTBhZWI1YWJjLXJpbWctdzkzMy1oNjE3LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4NjQyNzA1.avif - **Categories**: kids, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, art - **Event Name**: Plumber Dans Annual Duck Race - **Description**: Kia ora whฤnau It is that time of year again!! Plumber Dan's Annual Duck Race!! We are down at the markets selling tickets but you can also get them online by clicking the link below: https://jigsawwhanganui.org.nz/2026-plumber-dan-duck-race/ - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/plumber-dans-annual-duck-race/200030928367713 - **Venue**: Dublin St, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80ZTZhNWQ0ZGU5NmNkOThiMDBjZTljYWZkYjYxNzY1ZWQ5OGFiY2EyNDZiYWQwYTQxMDIwMGNlNjNiOTc5ZmVmLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZjhmODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzkzMTQ4NTUz.avif - **Categories**: Sports - **Event Name**: Waimarino Rodeo - **Description**: ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ”ฅ WAIMARINO RODEO 2027! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ’ฅ Hold onto your hats โ€” big bucks, dust & wild rodeo action are coming 20โ€“21 March! ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Two days of pure rodeo excitement โ€” donโ€™t miss it! #WaimarinoRodeo #WaimarinoRodeo2027 #Rodeo2027 #NewZealandRodeo #NZRodeo #RodeoActi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 30 - **Date**: Sat Mar 20 2027 at 02:00 pm โ€“ Mon Mar 22 2027 at 02:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/waimarino-rodeo/200030862273253 - **Venue**: Parapara Rd, Raetihi 4632, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xNWNjMTMwNzkzMzRhN2FmOTk0NDAzMmI3YzZjNzRkODA2N2MyNWNkMGE4YzhmNTk4NzY5Yzc0YzkzNGYzYzNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc5MjUwMTczMw.avif - **Categories**: rodeo ## Trending Events in Wanganui - **Event Name**: Marton Market Day - **Description**: Marton Market Day is one of the biggest annual events in Rangitฤซkei, one of the best days on our district calendar.. and entry is free! The town will come alive with over 200 stalls, great entertainment, and plenty to see and do throughout the day. Mart - **Venue**: Follett St, Marton 4710, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/bf7bf4b6d42ca35c6ffc06e342f4920ae36f077d13dc2f5e70e8aa5298217cf3-rimg-w1200-h630-dc082848-gmir?v=1787587684 - **Event Name**: Christmas at the Races 2026 - **Description**: SAVE THE DATE! CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES 2026 We are back for another stellar edition of our flagship event, Christmas at the Races, and we want to see you there! 21 November 2026 $50 for a GA ticket (limited capacity) https://wjc.flicket.co.nz/ Tickets w - **Venue**: The Racecourse, 19a Purnell Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4540 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0d9e15ab958ebd0aa03d938460ca6f502995e12da5125e2f3b8843e757e4ab7c-rimg-w1200-h281-dcd81838-gmir?v=1788423227 - **Event Name**: The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond - Whanganui, New Zealand - **Description**: *18 NOV 2026, 7.30PM* Step back to the era when music was real, soulful and original. The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond celebrates timeless classics in the ultimate live setting, with full band, backing vocals and the warm, resounding vo - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f0d577dcac90ae603a1c99bf0130171f5d7e7c02f44c4640640202d35aef672c-rimg-w1170-h504-dc080808-gmir?v=1788303775 - **Event Name**: 2026 PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon - **Description**: Visit Whanganui and run/walk along the picturesque riverside course. The Wanganui Harrier Club is hosting the PAK'nSAVE Whanganui 3 Bridges Marathon for the 23rd year. This event allows the Wanganui Harrier Club to offer the city of Whanganui an afforda - **Venue**: Kowhai Park Wanganui - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/34e55fc1987fbdc91ab3329de318ba0556d69a01a65d709d8877f1bf1a1cad70-rimg-w1080-h720-dca8a8a8-gmir?v=1787231207 - **Event Name**: The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers - **Description**: ๐ŸŽชโœจ Whanganui โ€” ARE YOU READY? โœจ๐ŸŽช The village is rolling into town... and trust us, this is not your average weekend market. ๐Ÿฆโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ซ ๐Ÿ“ Kowhai Park, Whanganui ๐Ÿ“… 12th & 13th December 2026 โฐ 9am โ€“ 5pm Saturday & Sunday Step into a world of funky trav - **Venue**: Kowhai Park Wanganui - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/eb18ef387a9c0164fc6bf692039bc3d518ebaccee71103c524b60ea137a4efb3-rimg-w834-h2048-dc181818-gmir?v=1788212228 - **Event Name**: Stellar - Stand Up Comedy Night - **Description**: We're bringing a Stellar show to Stellar Bar! NZ's top travelling comedy gang - Hilarious Outrageous Politically Incorrect Highly Offensive Definitely on a Spectrum.... are just a few of the amazing things people are saying about us. We're in the might - **Venue**: Stellar Restaurant & Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/39200f1d9a36b43f96b51c821c6882c6b497faf6327680ea429dee6aea45ef98-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc180808-gmir?v=1788303771 - **Event Name**: Whanganui Vintage Weekend - **Description**: In Whanganui, we enjoy kicking the year off with a touch of vintage delight! ๐ŸŽŠ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ‘ฏ Join us for a spectacular four-day extravaganza over the Wellington Anniversary Weekend that will transport you to a bygone era filled with vintage charm, classic cars, ret - **Venue**: Whanganui - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/367c59ace38285185ea92d93af89930950290a7cbd22720d70843a44ece8d49b-rimg-w1200-h675-dca8d8b8-gmir?v=1793603672 - **Event Name**: TAMI NEILSON at the Royal Whanganui Opera House! ~ Whanganui Vintage Weekend 2027 - **Description**: The Whanganui Vintage Weekend Trust is absolutely thrilled to be bringing the phenomenal talent TAMI NEILSON to the Royal Whanganui Opera House! Tami Neilsonโ€™s worldwide appeal is due in no small part to her reputation, according to Rolling Stone, as โ€œ - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c279261fa9eb2a46d7d47af843b06ee4843c6174f2d00d72bced0e4d9e554f72-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181838-gmir?v=1793604365 - **Event Name**: Taste Whanganui 2026 - **Description**: Celebrate your year with Taste! A boutique beverage mini fest created to celebrate the beverage producers of Whanganui and New Zealand. Taste Whanganui festival is back with a fun day filled with delicious beverages, food and live entertainment. Taste Wh - **Venue**: 98 Victoria Avenue,Whanganui,4500,NZ - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2b87eb74099f627c2ac5569fbcde3bca52a8debf4e5701a8e082d63e4306a48d-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f848-gmir?v=1793449760 ## 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 November in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/festivals--november) - [Festivals Events in December in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/festivals--december) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Wanganui? - **A:** Whanganui Vintage Weekend (Fri Jan 22 2027 at 09:00 am at Whanganui), Taste Whanganui 2026 (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at 98 Victoria Avenue,Whanganui,4500,NZ), Whanganui Vintage Weekend | Trains (Sat Jan 23 2027 at 09:15 am at SteamRail Wanganui Inc.), Whanganui Gypsy Fair (Sat Jan 23 2027 at 09:00 am at Kowhai Park), Ten Years of Kessel - Live (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Porridge Watson). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Wanganui in November 2026? - **A:** Ten Years of Kessel - Live (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Porridge Watson), Feast & Festival (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at Marton Memorial Hall), Sam Manzanza Band at FEST OF CULTURAL UNITY Whanganui Sat 14/11/2026 (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 am at Majestic Square 100 Victoria Avenue Whanganui). - **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, 98 Victoria Avenue,Whanganui,4500,NZ, SteamRail Wanganui Inc.. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Wanganui? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Wanganui include Whanganui Vintage Weekend, Taste Festivals, Steam Incorporated. - **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)