# Music Events in Wanganui 2026 | Concerts & Live Music - **Subtitle**: Discover upcoming music events in Wanganui. Book tickets for concerts, live gigs, music festivals and performances happening across the city. - **Category**: Music - **Display Name**: Music events - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 3.7M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4509d850-a0a0-11f0-9831-97f1094caa3d-rimg-w200-h200-dcaf6773-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fb3bead33b1ddd62e29dc2f8a45aecf9e56b74ec16312e95134d769a0a10d6ad-rimg-w200-h200-dca6aaa8-gmir?v=1758648605 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c38de130-a34d-11f0-bc91-b5c573147be5-rimg-w200-h200-dc354fb8-gmir ## About Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in [CITY] make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in [CITY]. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in [CITY] for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in [CITY]. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire. ## Music 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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/elton-john-vs-billy-joel-whanganui/200029666452215 - **Venue**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTdkYzYxMDM4YmYwN2ZkNWYzZWUwZmZkZDU4MGQ1NzczODhlZjNhZjNmNzVmOGM3OTAzMDEzZDg4NDFlMjViZS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMwMTAxMDItZ21pcj92PTE3NzUzMDYwMzU.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music, art, theatre - **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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 2016 - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 12:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/marton-harvest-festival/200029424296907 - **Venue**: Sir James Wilson Park, Marton - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8xOWI3ZTcyYzZmYzY2MWI1ZmZjZTcxZjE2YTI3Mzk3YTAzYjg4MWJhNTg0NTFhNGY5MzMyODExN2YyZDQ0ZDk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUxMi1kYzI3NmU2Mi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTU1MjQ3Nw.avif - **Categories**: contests, festivals, harvest-festival, music, live-music, entertainment, kids - **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: 27 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zMDE5MjMwYzBmOTgxYmUxYWNhNzQ3YzE3NWM3Y2FhMjUxY2U2NGI2MDQ0ZDczZTQ2M2QzOGY0ZTE0YjU5ZTIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAxMDEwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTcxMDE2Nw.avif - **Categories**: 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 - **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: 15 - **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_dj0xNzc1NTU0NTY4.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: 80 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83Yjc3Zjc4OTlhOWQ0NGY2MWQ2YTFhYWFjOTViNDAyN2JmYzRjNDAzMDhjODNlNGNiYjY1OWU5NTAyNWFkNzkzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2ODctZGNmMGVmNDgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU2MjMwNDE.avif - **Categories**: sports, entertainment, festivals, music, parties - **Event Name**: New Album launch!!!!! The Vinyl Room Whanganui! Free gig! - **Description**: Join the guys and their friends to celebrate the release of their second album, "Wrong Side Of The River". They'll do a live performance in Ron's wonderful Vinyl Room Record Store here in Whanganui and there will be actual vinyl and CD's in store ready to - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 48 - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/new-album-launch-the-vinyl-room-whanganui-free-gig/200029739810223 - **Venue**: Vinyl Room - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xZjI4NmY2ZGVhMWU4NTk1ZDFjOTNjNWZjNzhmZTAyMDBjYzFlZGMzMTU0ZjUyMTg4M2QzOWMyZWMzMzVkYmE0LXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDUwNC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDkxNzAyMQ.avif - **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: 48 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81ZWRkN2RmNjE5MGYxMzE5ZGYxZDYzY2Y3NTNmMWRkYWQ3NmU0YmNkYWY5YWQ1YzY5MmZiZWZmNmE0YjA0N2QwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2FhNzc3Yi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTA1NjQ3Mg.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=1775306035 - **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 & 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=1775460877 - **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=1775432456 - **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=1775537901 - **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=1775552477 - **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=1775710167 - **Event Name**: The block 49 : After dark - Glow series - **Description**: The Block 49 Night market hub : After dark - Glow series ✨ For 4 weeks, Friday nights light up with Kai , local creatives, makers, and a relaxed glow vibe for everyone to enjoy. Each week brings something a little different: Neon Nights Culture in Light - **Venue**: 49 guyton street, Whanganui, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f4c2ab9a77abd5d2165278725c6cb14a6f630d29a79030e20cb051c683a5b71a-rimg-w1200-h1697-dc040405-gmir?v=1775531287 - **Event Name**: Adult Horse Riding Camp - **Description**: 4.30pm Friday 24th April - 2pm Sunday 26th April 2026. Come and enjoy a weekend away, trekking around the surrounding farmland, as well other activities, sometimes we do shepherds games (ie. pole bending, barrels, flag race etc), sometimes we do stockwo - **Venue**: Falling Creek Ranch - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d00fd1e7f762d5860f4a9d2a7051ae53e6f3577f01edc5f69f7d6cd69a922b51-rimg-w1200-h900-dc5f7a2f-gmir?v=1775519105 - **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=1775184832 ## Browse Music Events by Date - [Music Events Today in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/music--today) - [Music Events This Weekend in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/music--this-weekend) - [Music Events in April in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/music--april) - [Music Events in May in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/music--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Music events in Wanganui? - **A:** ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Whanganui (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 am at Whanganui War Memorial Centre), Marton Harvest Festival (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 12:00 am at Sir James Wilson Park, Marton), Graeme James - Live at the Whanganui Musicians Club (Fri Jun 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Whanganui Musicians Club), 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). - **Q**: What Music events are happening in Wanganui this weekend April 10–12, 2026? - **A:** Marton Harvest Festival (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 12:00 am at Sir James Wilson Park, Marton), 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**: What Music 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), 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), New Album launch!!!!! The Vinyl Room Whanganui! Free gig! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Vinyl Room), Kate Valentine Live (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 08:00 am at 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand). - **Q**: How can I find Music events in Wanganui? - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 Music events in Wanganui? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Wanganui include Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Sir James Wilson Park, Marton, Whanganui Musicians Club. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Wanganui? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Wanganui include Elton John vs. Billy Joel Tribute, Marton Harvest Festival, Graeme James. - **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Wanganui? - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Music events available? - **A:** Yes, many 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 Music events in Wanganui? - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Wanganui. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7d/3b7eda185942c291f6c4d1b664725c/music.png ## Music events from nearby cities - [Music events in Palmerston North](https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/music) - [Music events in Ashhurst](https://allevents.in/ashhurst/music) - [Music events in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/music) - [Music events in Stratford](https://allevents.in/stratford-tk/music)