

# 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

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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.

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## 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.
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Event Name**: Marton Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Join us on Sunday 12 April at Sir James Wilson Park for a day to celebrate the incredibly talented artisans, food and beverage producers locally and regionally and to enjoy the harvest in the myriad forms it takes in our region.

There will be a home brew
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 12:00 am (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Sir James Wilson Park, Marton
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  - **Categories**: contests, festivals, harvest-festival, music, live-music, entertainment, kids
- **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)
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  - **Venue**: Waimarino Museum
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  - **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**:
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: contests, workshops
- **Event Name**: Whanganui's much-loved Feijoabulous
  - **Description**: Whanganui’s much-loved Feijoabulous is back!

Come along for a fun family afternoon celebrating feijoas.

Bring an afternoon tea dish made with feijoas – and the recipe to share.

Enjoy:

🟢 Games for the whole family
🟢  Singing, eating and dancing – feijo
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 06:00 am (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Harrison Street Community Church
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  - **Categories**: contests

## Trending Events in Wanganui

- **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
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- **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 &amp; coolest 4x4 Trials comp trucks in NZ.
-Drivers with big kahunas! Codrivers with balls of ste
  - **Venue**: 2278 SH3 Turakina NZ
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Marton Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Join us on Sunday 12 April at Sir James Wilson Park for a day to celebrate the incredibly talented artisans, food and beverage producers locally and regionally and to enjoy the harvest in the myriad forms it takes in our region.

There will be a home brew
  - **Venue**: Sir James Wilson Park, Marton
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Brickanui - Whanganui Brickshow
  - **Description**: Brickanui is back with our biggest show yet with beautiful new builds. 

Please join us in celebrating our 3rd official Well-LUG brickshow supporting our new charity Whanganui Surf Lifeguard Services. 

Great school holiday boredom buster event.
  - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre
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- **Event Name**: Dónal Gunning & The Bucks - Autumn Tour - Whanganui
  - **Description**: By popular demand Dónal Gunning proudly announces the Autumn ‘Don’t Give a Buck Tour'.  Leaving Dublin in November 2022 for New Zealand in pursuit of adventure and a full-time music career, his fans are hungry to see him and his band The Bucks live once a
  - **Venue**: The Comm
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- **Event Name**: Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster - Run or Ride '26
  - **Description**: 🚴‍♂️ Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster 2026
📍 Raetihi, Ruapehu
📅 Saturday 18 April 2026

Challenge the roads. Embrace the community.

The Ride Holidays Raetihi Gutbuster is back for 2026 — bringing riders, runners, families and friends together in the heart
  - **Venue**: Seddon St, Raetihi 4632, New Zealand
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## 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), Marton Harvest Festival (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 12:00 am at Sir James Wilson Park, Marton), 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), Whanganui's much-loved Feijoabulous (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 04:00 am at Harrison Street Community Church).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Wanganui in April 2026?
  - **A:** Marton Harvest Festival (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 12:00 am at Sir James Wilson Park, Marton), Raetihi Gutbuster presented by Ride Holidays (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 am at Waimarino Museum), Whanganui's much-loved Feijoabulous (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 04:00 am at Harrison Street Community Church).
- **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, Sir James Wilson Park, Marton, Waimarino Museum.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Wanganui include Nelson College Old Boys, Marton Harvest Festival, Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust.
- **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.

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