Best events this weekend in Wanganui

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Location

Whanganui, 200 Victoria Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Get ready to polish your shoes and dust off your dancing gear because Caboodle is returning in 2026 as the must-see spectacle of the Whanganui Vintage Weekend! Mainstreet is rolling out the red carpet for a day absolutely packed with: 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰, 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰, 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 10:50 PM

Location

Taupo Quay, Gonville, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand, 188 Taupo Quay, Gonville, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand, Wanganui

Featuring Memorial Steam Locomotive Ab 608 - for the first time! Whanganui’s Vintage Weekend is back for its 15th year! Step into a world of classic cars, retro fashion, and vintage charm in this unmissable celebration of nostalgia and community and we-r... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 08:00 AM

Location

Riverboat Centre, 1a Taupo Quay, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500, 1A Taupo Quay, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Join us aboard the iconic Paddle Steamer Waimarie for two unforgettable evening cruises as part of Whanganui Vintage Weekend 2026! Featuring the ever-popular Andrew London with Friends, these trips promise toe-tapping tunes, stunning river views, and a da... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 PM

Location

Airport Road, Whanganui, New Zealand, Wanganui, New Zealand

Wanganui Aero Day 2026 brings you a day of epic aviation. Bigger and better than ever before, we’re going to bring you some of NZ’s best in general aviation! Anticipating over 50 aircraft in attendance, we’ll have a fantastic part of our country’s aviat... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 AM

Location

62 Taupo Quay, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Step into nostalgia at the Vintage Art Jumble, curated by local artist Melanie Fleet for Whanganui’s Vintage Weekend. Hosted in the beautifully retro Ministry of Works Building, this eclectic pop-up showcases a mix of vintage-inspired art, upcycled creati... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Location

30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand, 30 Drews Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Drew’s Ave Street Party is hosting a paper plane–making competition this Vintage Weekend ✈️. Design and build your best paper plane (within the guidelines) and see how far it can fly. Who knows, could your design be good enough for Air Chathams next flee... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 10:00 PM

Location

Lake Wiritoa, Wanganui, New Zealand

SLALOM, TRICK, JUMP, ROUNDS 3, CLASS L, G&S YES Wanganui Water Ski Club Goldstar Tournament Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th January 2026 Lake Wiritoa Wanganui Event: 2 Rounds, 3 Event, Gold & Silver Star Record capable, IWWF ranked, Class L Entri... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Location

6/44 Drews Avenue, 44 Drews Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Hooves on Drews is back for another year. Hosted by the great Mikey Havoc. There will be the usual 3 rounds youth and 3 rounds Adult. Cross country Steeplechase Dressage If you're interested in competing message or email us. The Mike Loader cup is up for... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 02:00 AM

Location

1 Taylor Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500, 1 Taylor St, Durie Hill, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand, Wanganui

Don’t let the name fool you. One Trick Pony will delight audiences with tight harmonies, gypsy jazz viola solos and a lineup of favourite artists, ranging from Guns N Roses to Joni Mitchell to Sting. Not to be missed!... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 02:00 AM

Location

Whanganui Intermediate School, 90 Dublin Street,Wanganui, New Zealand

Come and camp with us during Whanganui's fabulous Vintage Weekend - https://whanganuivintageweekend.nz/. It’s a great long weekend event with plenty to do for all ages - markets, vintage car display, bands, traction engine and river boat rides and m... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 PM

Location

Whanganui Green Bikes, 25A Drews Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Retro and Vintage Bike Ride in Whanganui Join us for a scenic Retro and Vintage Bike Ride around the iconic bridges of Whanganui! and you are welcome to bring your own vintage or retro bike. If you don't have one, no worries—Green Bikes will supply one f... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 11:00 AM

Location

30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand, 30 Drews Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

This will be an extra Gouda event at the Whanganui Vintage Weekend Drews ave street party. Mozzarella Cheese Making Rave Mixing cheese science with banter, bullshit and a dash of magic, international cheese maestro Wallace Wensleydale and hype-master... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 11:30 PM

Location

38 Drews avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand, 44 Drews Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Frosty Moons formally invites you to join us in our very first cake picnic! Make the most of this summer and picnic in the sun with fellow cake lovers as we taste our way through the yummiest cakes Whanganui has to offer! Register asap as spots are lim... Read More

Date and Time

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 - 06:00 AM

Location

Riverboat Centre, 1A Taupo Quay, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Cocktails, beersies, wine & food trucks. Join us for the season opener of Dockside 2026!... Read More

Date and Time

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 09:30 AM

Location

Royal Whanganui Opera House, 69 St Hill St, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand

Presented with The Freemasons Foundation, Great Opera Moments is an opportunity to be enchanted and entertained by all the students of the School in their final Gala Concert. It will be an evening of arias staged in a magical way at the Royal Whanganui O... Read More