# 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

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## 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**:
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 at 06:30 am – Sat Aug 01 2026 at 01:55 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/midwinter-christmas-fundraiser/200030020455628
  - **Venue**: 1 Taylor Street, Durie Hill, Whanganui
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, kids, music, live-music, entertainment
- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, performances, art
- **Event Name**: Youth Fest + Markets - Whanganui Pride Week 2026
  - **Description**: Calling all young people! Come hang out, connect, create, explore, and celebrate at Pride Youth Fest + Markets, a day dedicated to rainbow youth and the people who support them.

Packed with live music, creative activities, local organisations, market sta
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 05:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/youth-fest-markets-whanganui-pride-week-2026/200030201453234
  - **Venue**: Whanganui Musicians Club
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  - **Categories**: Music, Festivals, Entertainment, performances, Contests
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 18 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/k-pop-icons-royal-opera-house-whanganui/200029815604019
  - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, parties, performances
- **Event Name**: Halfway to Christmas - St Patrick's Irish gig
  - **Description**: Join Liz, Richard, Carol, John and Kritzo who are 'The Ballydesmonds Irish Band'. Playing a mixed set of contemporary Irish songs and traditional reels, we return to LADS brewery to raise the roof for a mid-winter St Patrick's celebration. Get into the Ir
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 06:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/halfway-to-christmas-st-patricks-irish-gig/200029986468907
  - **Venue**: 1 Taylor St, Durie Hill, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: RADAR ANGEL | XRVR @ Whanganui Musicians Club
  - **Description**: Hailing from Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Radar Angel are a four-piece synthfoolery ensemble who blend industrial grit with lush nostalgic sounds from the dawn of the digital age, all with a lavish theatricality and pop sensibility that is guaranteed to get your
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 03 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/radar-angel-|-xrvr-whanganui-musicians-club/200030201453134
  - **Venue**: Whanganui Musicians Club
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment

## Trending Events in Wanganui

- **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**: Pride PARTY - Whanganui Pride Week 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for a huge night of music, performances, dancing, and unapologetic queer joy as we bring the community together for Whanganui Pride Party 2026!!

👑 Host: Rhubarb Rouge
💻 DJ: Skye

🎤 Performers:
🏳️‍🌈Pitchy
🏳️‍🌈Molly + Dave
🏳️‍🌈 Lee
🏳️‍🌈 Tracey
  - **Venue**: Whanganui Musicians Club
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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**: 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**: 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**: 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**: 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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- **Event Name**: Whanganui Open Volleyball Tournament
  - **Description**: Whanganui Open One Day Volleyball Tournament
Saturday 20th June 2026.
Registrations are now open. (Max 20 Teams)
Link: https://pnvb.co.nz/tournaments
Enter early, as entries traditionally fill fast
  - **Venue**: Jubilee Stadium, Whanganui, New Zealand
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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## 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), Midwinter Christmas Fundraiser (Sat Aug 01 2026 at 06:30 am at 1 Taylor Street, Durie Hill, Whanganui), Paul Ubana Jones plays Porridge Watson in Whanganui (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Porridge Watson), Youth Fest + Markets - Whanganui Pride Week 2026 (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 01:00 am at Whanganui Musicians Club), K-Pop Icons - Royal Opera House, Whanganui (Sat Jul 18 2026 at 07:00 pm at Royal Whanganui Opera House).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Wanganui in June 2026?
  - **A:** Graeme James - Live at the Whanganui Musicians Club (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Whanganui Musicians Club), Youth Fest + Markets - Whanganui Pride Week 2026 (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 01:00 am at Whanganui Musicians Club).
- **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, 1 Taylor Street, Durie Hill, Whanganui, 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, Whatever Whanganui, 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.

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