# Things To Do In Wanganui This Weekend | May 8-10, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Wanganui is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Wanganui this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend 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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, live-music, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: My Chemical Watson
  - **Description**: EMO KIDS! 

CRACK THE LIDS! 


....of your coffins! 


Come out of hiding for one more night of melodrama and high-strung debauchery.


3K4NS has been working in the shadows to bring you an evening to remember.... 🌹 


So dust off the vans, get the eye li
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/my-chemical-watson/200029977147122
  - **Venue**: 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: ✨Gathering Light~Vesak in Whanganui✨
  - **Description**: To celebrate Vesak, the Sri Lankan group of Whanganui will share a vibrant display of lanterns at Majestic Square 🪔✨

Join us at dusk on Saturday 9th May to enjoy the display, free refreshments and hot ginger tea ☕️

Thank you to all participants who were
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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/gathering-light~vesak-in-whanganui/200030012555422
  - **Venue**: 98 Victoria Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **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 May 09 2026 (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/whanganui-riverbank-parkrun/80002264619773
  - **Venue**: 280 Taupo Quay
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: USWE NZSS 2026 - Round 3
  - **Description**: Come along for a fun days racing on two fun and flowing tracks suitable for all ages

Your laps are timed, complete as many as you like 
Two tracks meaning twice the fun!

Sign in from 8am
Briefing 9.30am
Racing starts 10am

Classes:
Mini (7-11)
All in

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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/uswe-nzss-2026-round-3/200029705298700
  - **Venue**: 777 Turakina Valley Road, Turakina
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  - **Categories**: workshops

## 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**: 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**: Drewtopia
  - **Description**: DREWTOPIA IS HERE.


Drewtopia is taking over Drews Ave for one massive afternoon / evening of live music, good energy, and proper local connection. Three venues. One street. A stacked lineup of homegrown talent all celebrating NZ Music Month the way it s
  - **Venue**: Drews ave, Whanganui, 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**: In Other Words
  - **Description**: Starring the acclaimed real-life couple Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst, this is a rare opportunity to see two of New Zealand’s finest actors share the stage in an award-winning two-hander.

In Other Words tells the story of Arthur and Jane, whose
  - **Venue**: 69 St Hill Street, Whanganui, New Zealand 4500
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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
- **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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- **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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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Whanganui (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 am at Whanganui War Memorial Centre), My Chemical Watson (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am at 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand), ✨Gathering Light~Vesak in Whanganui✨ (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 am at 98 Victoria Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand), Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat May 09 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay), USWE NZSS 2026 - Round 3 (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm at 777 Turakina Valley Road, Turakina).
- **Q**: What are the top free Weekend events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat May 09 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Wanganui this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Whanganui (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 am at Whanganui War Memorial Centre), My Chemical Watson (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am at 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand), ✨Gathering Light~Vesak in Whanganui✨ (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 am at 98 Victoria Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand), Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat May 09 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay), USWE NZSS 2026 - Round 3 (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm at 777 Turakina Valley Road, Turakina).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Wanganui in May 2026?
  - **A:** ELTON JOHN vs BILLY JOEL - Whanganui (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:30 am at Whanganui War Memorial Centre), My Chemical Watson (Sat May 09 2026 at 09:00 am at 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand), ✨Gathering Light~Vesak in Whanganui✨ (Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 am at 98 Victoria Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand), Whanganui Riverbank parkrun (Sat May 09 2026 at 280 Taupo Quay), USWE NZSS 2026 - Round 3 (Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 pm at 777 Turakina Valley Road, Turakina).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend 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 Weekend 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 Weekend events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Wanganui include Whanganui War Memorial Centre, 30 Drews Avenue, Whanganui, New Zealand, 98 Victoria Ave, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Wanganui include Elton John vs. Billy Joel Tribute, Porridge Watson, Sri Lankan Community of Whanganui.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Wanganui?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Wanganui.

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