

# Events & Things To Do in Wanganui in October 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in October 2026 in Wanganui. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in October 2026 in Wanganui.
- **Category**: october
- **Display Name**: Events in October
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With a bunch of festivals in October 2026 in [CITY] queued up, there is a lot to catch on! From being a spectator at all the cool festivals to attending some interesting events in October in [CITY] there is all the fun awaiting you this month. Take a tour to this interesting guide or list of things to do in [CITY] in October 2026 and make the most of your holidays and weekends!

## october Events in Wanganui

- **Event Name**: Whanganui Home & Lifestyle Show 2026
  - **Description**: Date: Sat 17 – Sun 18 October, 2026
Venue: Jubilee Stadium, Whanganui
Opening hours: Sat 10am - 5pm and Sun 10am - 4pm
Tickets: On sale early 2026

About to tackle a renovation, DIY project, or simply looking for some home décor inspiration? The Whanganui
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Jubilee Stadium
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions, food-drinks
- **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)
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  - **Venue**: Porridge Watson
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, performances, art
- **Event Name**: Whanganui Riverbank parkrun
  - **Description**: A free, friendly 5km community run held every Saturday at 8am along the Whanganui Riverbank. Walk, jog or run the scenic out-and-back course, then connect with locals—welcoming for all ages and fitness levels.
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: 280 Taupo Quay
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Mental Health Awareness Cruise
  - **Description**: World Mental Health Day 2026 – Mental Health Awareness Cruise

Date: Saturday 10th October 2026
Vehicles: Bikes, cars and all types of vehicles are welcome!

Meeting Point: Whanganui Racecourse | 7:00am – 8:00am

Route &amp; Schedule:
•Departure: 8:30am f
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Wanganui Jockey Club
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, meetups

## 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**: 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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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top october events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Whanganui Home & Lifestyle Show 2026 (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 am at Jubilee Stadium), Paul Ubana Jones plays Porridge Watson in Whanganui (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Porridge Watson), Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay), Mental Health Awareness Cruise (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 09:00 pm at Wanganui Jockey Club).
- **Q**: What are the top free october events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay).
- **Q**: How can I find october events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming october 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 october 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 october events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting october events in Wanganui include Jubilee Stadium, Porridge Watson, 280 Taupo Quay.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for october events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting october events in Wanganui include Home & Lifestyle Shows NZ, Paul Ubana Jones, Whanganui Riverbank parkrun.
- **Q**: Are there any online october events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many october 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 october events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Follow the october category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new october events are listed in Wanganui.

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