

# Live Music in Wanganui 2026 | Gigs, Bands & Concerts

- **Subtitle**: Discover live music in Wanganui. Book tickets for gigs, band performances, jazz nights and live concerts happening across the city. Find your next show today.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

## Audience

- **Followers**: 1.1M+
- **Recent Followers**: 
  - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/37479823079c9f83d2914976fdcfcf4967f2016c3711e7a943c35899be94db13-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602211399
  - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cfb32890-948d-11f0-bd3d-c172f57c4c49-rimg-w200-h200-dcf5f5f5-gmir
  - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5a8c7ca0-a4ce-11f0-9e53-fbf656aababc-rimg-w200-h200-dc7a501f-gmir

## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in [CITY]. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in [CITY].
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Wanganui

- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 26 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/graeme-james-live-at-the-whanganui-musicians-club/200029742984928
  - **Venue**: Whanganui Musicians Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zMDE5MjMwYzBmOTgxYmUxYWNhNzQ3YzE3NWM3Y2FhMjUxY2U2NGI2MDQ0ZDczZTQ2M2QzOGY0ZTE0YjU5ZTIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Mjg2OTMyOA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/rock-tenors-anthems-reloaded-tour/200029666450207
  - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hOWJlYzI3OTgzMjIyOTgyZGMyYzhhN2JmODhhZmQwMzhlMzdlYmFiYzFjMjVlODk1Zjg0OWYxM2JmZGMzOTc1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAzMDQwNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDMzNTMyOA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, performances, theatre
- **Event Name**: Paul Ubana Jones plays Porridge Watson in Whanganui
  - **Description**: An intimate soulful performer, an acoustic guitar sensation, winner of three New Zealand Music Awards. 
Paul has shared the stage and toured with the best: BB King, Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Crowded House, Tuck and Patti… He has delighted festival au
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 50
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/paul-ubana-jones-plays-porridge-watson-in-whanganui/200029829795511
  - **Venue**: Porridge Watson
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jM2QyYzYxOWNiMzU0MzllNjA2YzU0MjYyOGMwYjNjODc2ZGJlMTJmNTcyYzI0ZGFjM2Y5N2QxNTEwNDI5ZjdkLXJpbWctdzkxMi1oOTEzLWRjMDIwMjAzLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0NTgyMzQ4.avif
  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, performances, art
- **Event Name**: K-Pop Icons - Royal Opera House, Whanganui
  - **Description**: 🎤 Get ready to sing, dance, and party like never before with the K-POP ICONS – the ultimate live concert experience celebrating Korea’s global music phenomenon!
🔥 Packed with the BIGGEST hits and fan-favourite tracks from the smash-hit film K-POP DEMON HU
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 303
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/k-pop-icons-royal-opera-house-whanganui/200029815604019
  - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lNjNkYmM3MmUzNTNjNTc3ZjFiMDQ0NjI3OWRjM2VhNmMxY2FiMDE1YTIyNzU0Mjk0MzE5YTIyZWEyYzAzZTMzLXJpbWctdzgzMC1oMzEyLWRjNGY2MWFhLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0Mzk2MzAw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, parties, performances
- **Event Name**: New Plymouth Residents tour the South Half of the North Island Tour
  - **Description**: New Plymouth Residents tour the South Half of the North Island Tour

Join us for an evening of music from some of New Plymouth’s finest artists. With sounds ranging from quiet folk to psychedelic rock, there’s sure to be something for everyone. A celebrat
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/new-plymouth-residents-tour-the-south-half-of-the-north-island-tour/200029827280326
  - **Venue**: 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xYjI1MmE2ODA4Y2EzMzA0ZDI3ZmYxZjU4MDgxYzNlZDkzYTIyMmIyNmRjZGYyYzczOWJjMjQxMDVlYzBlZjk0LXJpbWctdzU5MC1oODM0LWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc0Njk4ODY3.avif
  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: A Low Hum Mini-Festival featuring Drook (USA), Lunar Dirt (AUS) +++ Whanganui
  - **Description**: Special multi-band lineup with international guests

5:30PM Doors Open
5:45 Monty Hall's Problem (PMR)
6:30 Bird Party
7:15PM Rugby (WLG)
8:00PM Drook (USA)
9:00PM Lunar Dirt (AUS)
9:30PM FINISH

BANDS:
Drook (USA) https://www.alowhum.com/drook
Lunar Dirt
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 60
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/a-low-hum-mini-festival-featuring-drook-usa-lunar-dirt-aus-whanganui/200029804571111
  - **Venue**: Duncan Pavilion
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83Yjc3Zjc4OTlhOWQ0NGY2MWQ2YTFhYWFjOTViNDAyN2JmYzRjNDAzMDhjODNlNGNiYjY1OWU5NTAyNWFkNzkzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2ODctZGNmMGVmNDgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQxNjM0OTk.avif
  - **Categories**: sports, entertainment, festivals, music, parties
- **Event Name**: Kate Valentine Live
  - **Description**: Is this cake or is it Kate. Its definitely gonna be sweet. Sweet tunes from Kate Valentine to wind down the week. Free entry.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 44
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/kate-valentine-live/200029827280021
  - **Venue**: 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81ZWRkN2RmNjE5MGYxMzE5ZGYxZDYzY2Y3NTNmMWRkYWQ3NmU0YmNkYWY5YWQ1YzY5MmZiZWZmNmE0YjA0N2QwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2FhNzc3Yi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDQzNzQzNw.avif

## 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a7dc61038bf07fd5f3ee0ffdd580d577388ef3af3f75f8c7903013d8841e25be-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010102-gmir?v=1774331276
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/aaa55ad4822c13daeb0812d21071d7372b0170abf9db9c7a3507f63545ed607c-rimg-w1200-h633-dcfeffff-gmir?v=1774792188
- **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=1774121324
- **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=1774757968
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/19b7e72c6fc661b5ffce71f16a27397a03b881ba58451a4f93328117f2d44d97-rimg-w1200-h512-dc276e62-gmir?v=1774932685
- **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=1772869328
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/53ada17d15d509402a29c5dfd53730d4a3cafb030a85ba1639fb9c74da8fbff8-rimg-w820-h360-dc010101-gmir?v=1774563887
- **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=1774335328
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ab743d4c4a4f98820eb85273b14790d5af3a88c365655c2a91879f2c64956166-rimg-w1200-h628-dca7d7fe-gmir?v=1774240731

## Browse Live Music Events by Date

- [Live Music Events Today in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/live-music--today)
- [Live Music Events This Weekend in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/live-music--this-weekend)
- [Live Music Events in April in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/live-music--april)
- [Live Music Events in May in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/live-music--may)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Graeme James - Live at the Whanganui Musicians Club (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Whanganui Musicians Club), ROCK TENORS - ANTHEMS RELOADED TOUR (Thu May 07 2026 at 09:30 am at Royal Whanganui Opera House), Paul Ubana Jones plays Porridge Watson in Whanganui (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Porridge Watson), K-Pop Icons - Royal Opera House, Whanganui (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Royal Whanganui Opera House), New Plymouth Residents tour the South Half of the North Island Tour (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:30 am at 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Wanganui in April 2026?
  - **A:** New Plymouth Residents tour the South Half of the North Island Tour (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 09:30 am at 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand), Kate Valentine Live (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 08:00 am at 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music 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 Live Music 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 Live Music events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Wanganui include Whanganui Musicians Club, Royal Whanganui Opera House, Porridge Watson.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Wanganui include Graeme James, Rock Tenors, Paul Ubana Jones.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Wanganui?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music 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 Live Music events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Wanganui.

## Live Music from nearby cities

- [Live Music in Palmerston North](https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/live-music)
- [Live Music in Mangaweka](https://allevents.in/mangaweka/live-music)
- [Live Music in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/live-music)
- [Live Music in Stratford](https://allevents.in/stratford-tk/live-music)