# 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.

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**: Matariki Community Celebration
  - **Description**: ✨ In honour of Matariki ✨ 

Join us for an afternoon of whanaungatanga, culture, wellbeing, sports and kai. This is a FREE community event, and everyone is welcome!

What's happening?
🙏 Special Blessing with Dr. Mike Paki
🏀 Family Harm Team Basketball Ga
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 70
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 09 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu Jul 09 2026 at 03:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/matariki-community-celebration/200030358164106
  - **Venue**: 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, sports, contests
- **Event Name**: Vera Ellen - Heave Knows What Time
  - **Description**: Aotearoa Music Award-winning and Taite Award-winning artist Vera Ellen releases her new album Heaven Knows What Time. on May 1 via Flying Nun Records. Alongside the album release, Vera Ellen returns to Aotearoa in July for a six-date national tour in cele
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:30 pm (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: Porridge Watson
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, art, entertainment
- **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**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
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  - **Venue**: That Place
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  - **Categories**: workshops, contests
- **Event Name**: Diwali Festival of Light
  - **Description**: Dinner and Indian dances, comedy nights and more.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/diwali-festival-of-light/200029924665204
  - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre
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  - **Categories**: festivals, comedy, entertainment

## Trending Events in Wanganui

- **Event Name**: Marton Market Day
  - **Description**: Marton Market Day is one of the biggest annual events in Rangitīkei, 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
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- **Event Name**: Mitre 10 MEGA Dancing for Hospice 2027
  - **Description**: 💃 Mitre 10 MEGA Dancing for Hospice 2027 is back 💃

Join us for one of Whanganui’s most anticipated community events - an unforgettable night of dance, connection, and impact, all in support of Hospice Whanganui.

📅 Saturday 15 May 2027
📍 Whanganui War Me
  - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre
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- **Event Name**: FIFA World Cup Semi Final 1 - Live and Loud on the Big Screen
  - **Description**: FIFA World Cup Semi Final 1 Live and Loud at The Brewery!
  - **Venue**: 1 Taylor Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500
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- **Event Name**: Whanganui Winter Market 2026
  - **Description**: The Whanganui Winter Market is coming back!
Think of our Christmas market.... but indoors!
We have filled the venue to the brim with over 125 beautiful vendors for your shopping pleasure!
There will also be a food court area with some of the best food car
  - **Venue**: Wanganui Jockey Club
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- **Event Name**: Matariki Community Celebration
  - **Description**: ✨ In honour of Matariki ✨ 

Join us for an afternoon of whanaungatanga, culture, wellbeing, sports and kai. This is a FREE community event, and everyone is welcome!

What's happening?
🙏 Special Blessing with Dr. Mike Paki
🏀 Family Harm Team Basketball Ga
  - **Venue**: 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: FIFA World Cup Semi Final 2 Live and Loud at The Brewery!
  - **Description**: FIFA World Cup Semi Final 2 Live and Loud at The Brewery!
  - **Venue**: 1 Taylor Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500
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- **Event Name**: Midwinter Christmas Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Thanks to the support of Lads Brewing Co, Whatever Whanganui is excited to bring you a night of festive fun in the heart of winter!

18+ MIDWINTER CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER 

🗓️Saturday 1st August 2026

📍Lads Brewing Co

 🎶Live Music: Hot Potato (5pm–7pm)
🎁 Sp
  - **Venue**: 1 Taylor Street, Durie Hill, Whanganui
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- **Event Name**: The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers
  - **Description**: 🎪✨ Whanganui — ARE YOU READY? ✨🎪

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

📍 Kowhai Park, Whanganui 
📅 12th & 13th December 2026
⏰ 9am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday

Step into a world of funky trav
  - **Venue**: Kowhai Park Wanganui
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- **Event Name**: Bee You Studios production of Peter Pan
  - **Description**: Fly away to Neverland! When Peter Pan leads the Darling children on an adventure, they are transported to a magical island of wonders. From flying with Fairies, swimming with Mermaids, chanting with Indians & dodging Pirates, this timeless story of
  - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Matariki Community Celebration (Thu Jul 09 2026 at 12:30 pm at 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui, New Zealand), Vera Ellen - Heave Knows What Time (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at Porridge Watson), The Awa Backyard Ultra & Backyard 6 (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am at That Place), Diwali Festival of Light (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 06:00 pm at Whanganui War Memorial Centre).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Wanganui in July 2026?
  - **A:** Matariki Community Celebration (Thu Jul 09 2026 at 12:30 pm at 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui, New Zealand), Vera Ellen - Heave Knows What Time (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at Porridge Watson).
- **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 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui, New Zealand, Porridge Watson, That Place.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Wanganui include Hakeke Community Centre and Library, Banished Music, 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.

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