# Theater Events, Live Performances In Wanganui & Shows in Wanganui - **Subtitle**: Discover best of Wanganui performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Wanganui & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events. - **Category**: Performances - **Type**: format ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.4M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4e1c9a290e39a2fe8d898499ba0a0e5cc858e10695963ca2ece1d8c2ce9c2fba-rimg-w200-h200-dcc2a793-gmir?v=1755186605 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68d0474177e7f.jpg - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68eaf57c43973.jpg ## About For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already. ## Performances 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**: 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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 161 - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/whanganui-comedy-gala/200029842718445 - **Venue**: Royal Whanganui Opera House - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy80NWI0NzU4N2U4YTVjNDJlNDFjMDJmMzI2NjY4ZTFlZDQ0ZDllZjQ0ZGZkMjk1MzUzOTZmOGQxMDZiOWYxZmEzLXJpbWctdzExNzAtaDUwNC1kYzRlMTk3My1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTQzMjQ1Ng.avif - **Categories**: comedy, 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**: Zykei EP Release Gig - **Description**: We're proud to announce our upcoming EP release gig. Zykei is releasing their first EP in April alongside a EP release gig. Joined by local acts Third Eye Conspiracy (@thirdeyeconspiracyband) and XRVR (@xrvrispanicking) the night will be filled of music - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 16 - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/zykei-ep-release-gig/200029926052610 - **Venue**: Porridge Watson - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy80ODZlMTk0MDRiNGRkNWY4NWRmOGI0OTEyYTVjODhjNmFlZTc3ZDdhZjAzZTlmNzczMDQ3ZjQ5Y2I5YTQ4OGQxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTYtZGMwMjAyMDEtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4ODg4ODc.avif - **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**: Wordsoup - **Description**: Nau mai haere mai ki Wordsoup! A poetry and spoken word open mic night held every third Thursday of the month at Porridge Watson. Share your words with a friendly and supportive audience and listen to what others have to say. All welcome, from first-timer - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/wordsoup/200029926052814 - **Venue**: 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iNTg2YTE3NmFiYWI1ZmU1NjRiNWUxODY1OTM4Nzg2YjUxMzhkYzkyYTZjMzA4MDA2OWFmMmZlZjRlZGMxZDMwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2VlZDZhOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTg4ODg5NA.avif - **Categories**: performances, entertainment, art, literary-art, open-mic, spoken-word - **Event Name**: DANCING FOR LIFE EDUCATION - **Description**: PLANNING IS UNDERWAY TO BRING YOU ANOTHER FANTASTIC SHOW | THE EVENT IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THIS AMAZING ORGANISATION AND ALL THE GREAT WORK IT DOES IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 78 - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/dancing-for-life-education/200028816206706 - **Venue**: War Memorial Hall, 4010 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80ZmVhODhiNWY3OWVjMGRjMjBlMDdhNDhmMTc5ZjUyYzFlOTA2NjczOWU3OGM4NDA4MmUzZjZkNDc1MjBhZjU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU3MS1kYzA1MDYwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTE4NDk0Mw.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**: 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**: 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a5e52559fd38efa649979124183a7037a18a0dddf0cc965821489d8948335177-rimg-w1200-h675-dc16a80a-gmir?v=1775247040 - **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=1775807326 - **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**: 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 - **Venue**: Jubilee Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/db3ae8d9d8449cdd4333508661b727e9732c6583460ffa1c2f85124acc6dbfab-rimg-w1200-h455-dc015193-gmir?v=1775531283 ## Browse Performances Events by Date - [Performances Events Today in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/performances--today) - [Performances Events This Weekend in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/performances--this-weekend) - [Performances Events in April in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/performances--april) - [Performances Events in May in Wanganui](https://allevents.in/wanganui/performances--may) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Wanganui? - **A:** ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Whanganui (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 am at Whanganui War Memorial Centre), Whanganui Comedy Gala! (Sat Jun 27 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), Zykei EP Release Gig (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Porridge Watson), A Low Hum Mini-Festival featuring Drook (USA), Lunar Dirt (AUS) +++ Whanganui (Sun May 03 2026 at 07:30 am at Duncan Pavilion). - **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Wanganui in April 2026? - **A:** Zykei EP Release Gig (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:00 am at Porridge Watson), New Album launch!!!!! The Vinyl Room Whanganui! Free gig! (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Vinyl Room), Wordsoup (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am at 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand). - **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Wanganui? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Wanganui? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Wanganui include Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Royal Whanganui Opera House, Porridge Watson. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Wanganui? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Wanganui include Elton John vs. Billy Joel Tribute, Hello Comedy, Paul Ubana Jones. - **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available? - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Wanganui? - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Wanganui. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/70/bc55d175e647e6821d96f010c07d8f/freepik__candid-photography-with-natural-textures-and-highl__7321-1.webp ## Performances from nearby cities - [Performances in Palmerston North](https://allevents.in/palmerston-north/performances) - [Performances in Ashhurst](https://allevents.in/ashhurst/performances) - [Performances in Otaki](https://allevents.in/otaki/performances) - [Performances in Stratford](https://allevents.in/stratford-tk/performances)