# Festivals in Whangarei 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs - **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Whangarei 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect. - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## About The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Whangarei. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Whangarei, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Whangarei listed on one platform - we have you covered. Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us! ## Festivals Events in Whangarei - **Event Name**: Homegrown - LDV Northland Kauri + LDV Northland Taniwha DOUBLE HEADER - **Description**: 2:35pm – Northland Kauri v North Harbour 5:05pm – Northland Taniwha v Waikato Proudly Built. Proudly Grown. Northland is built by people who roll up their sleeves. From our farmers and growers to our tradies, contractors, small business owners and volu - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 72 - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 01:30 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/homegrown-ldv-northland-kauri-ldv-northland-taniwha-double-header/200030363022141 - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xM2MyMTlhZDIxZjdiYmRjZjgyMTlkNGY2NWE2ZWM2OWQ3YzI3Y2IzOGRjNDY1Y2Y1NmQyZDYzYzk2NjMyZTZiLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjZThkOGQ4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3NDMwMjgz.avif - **Categories**: sports, business - **Event Name**: The North - LDV Northland Kauri + LDV Northland Taniwha DOUBLE HEADER - **Description**: 11:35am – Northland Kauri v Hawke's Bay 2:05pm – Northland Taniwha v Counties Manukau (Bruce Robertson Trophy) 4:35pm – Women's Development v Counties Manukau This Is Our North. This is the day where Northland Rugby comes together. The North is a celeb - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 66 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/the-north-ldv-northland-kauri-ldv-northland-taniwha-double-header/200030363034404 - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTRiNGYwMjAxNjBkMzBhMmI0MWEzNDA5MjhjY2ZjOWRhZjI2NGU5MzdjM2M3YmNkODkzYjhjNmIyNzBiNDY0Ny1yaW1nLXc4NTEtaDMxNS1kY2U4ZDhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQzMDI4Mw.avif - **Categories**: sports, kids, contests, calendar, parades - **Event Name**: LOVE BUG w/ GREG CHURCHILL - **Description**: Our next special guest needs no introduction. Greg Churchill has been at the heart of NZ’s house music scene from the very start, and has maintained his position with a reputation for finely crafted sets of driving house and techno. He has performed along - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 94 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 01:00 am (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/love-bug-w-greg-churchill/200030550520641 - **Venue**: The Bunker Bar Restaurant - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81ZDI1MDc5YjNjMTQzNTM2NWNiOWVkNmNjODMyMGIzYzgxZjk3N2IwMmQ3YjMxZDVmNjZlODAxZjQzY2FmYzhhLXJpbWctdzcyMC1oNTQ1LWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NjI5ODgw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, raves - **Event Name**: Toast on the Coast - **Description**: Set along the stunning Tutukaka Coast, beer and food festival is a celebration of regional flavour, creativity, and community. Powered by local event specialists Pillar Events, the festival brings together Northland’s top craft beer producers, epic food - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/toast-on-the-coast/200030593485525 - **Venue**: Marina Rd, Tutukaka, Whangarei 0173, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xZDllNmU5ZmU1NTIyYWRiMzE4ZDcyODI5NzFjODgxZGYzYWU3OWQ1NDY2NGE1NjMxYzVkYmIzMmY5ZDk3MTNiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQxMy1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI4NjYyNQ.avif - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, food-drinks, Entertainment - **Event Name**: Whangarei A&P Show 2026 - **Description**: 145th Show- One Epic Show Day! The 145th Whangarei A&P Show at Barge Showgrounds on Saturday 5th December! ONE EPIC SHOW DAY when the country comes to town! Come and join us!! $10 entry - FREE for 5 and under Keep up-to-date on Facebook for compe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 634 - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 04:30 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/whangarei-aandp-show-2026/200030230754221 - **Venue**: Barge Showgrounds Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kYTM3M2MzNmYxN2FiMWFlZjI5YWJmYjhmOWRhYjkyMDgzMmU4OGU1ZmFjMTBlYzAzZTQzMzZlMWFlOTEzZmJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg5OS1kYzk4YjhjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ0NjU3NQ.avif - **Categories**: contests - **Event Name**: Te Ahurei o Ngāti Whātua - **Description**: Te Wairoa and Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua, hosts of this year's Ahurei, are pleased to invite all our whānau and uri to a day of celebration and kotahitanga. Kapa haka rōpū from across the rohe o Ngāti Whātua showcase their talents on centre stage. The day - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 117 - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 09:30 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/te-ahurei-o-ngāti-whātua/200030487841917 - **Venue**: Selwyn Park, 8 Onslow St, Dargaville - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9mNDk5OWY5Y2RlNzUwODFmNjk3M2Q2MjgwOGMxZTMxN2JkNmNlNzJkOTg1MjdmM2IyYjdlYjM0OGZkODVhMzA5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzY4MDgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzI2ODcxOQ.avif - **Event Name**: Silver Festival - Morning Tea - **Description**: Enjoy a special Silver Festival gathering filled with warmth, art and conversation at the Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery. Enjoy freshly brewed morning refreshments – tea or coffee served just the way you like it, with a delicious - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/silver-festival-morning-tea/200030324447811 - **Venue**: 81 Dent Street, Whangarei, New Zealand 0110 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZjZmMDAwOGZkMWM4ZjEwNWNkMmM4MWNkYzM0M2MzOTlmZjIxMTc1NTE2MDg5M2I3OTNmZjAyNzJkM2UyMTBkYy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcxMTYzNTE.avif - **Categories**: art, festivals, exhibitions - **Event Name**: MFP CLASSIC - **Description**: The MFP Classic is here! Proudly brought to you by Matt Fraser Plumbing, this is the Presidents Festival... on steroids. - 12.00pm – 5.00pm - 136 Riverside Drive, Whangārei Whether you're chasing silverware or just chasing your breath, there's a divisi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 40 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/mfp-classic/200030424137402 - **Venue**: 136 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGE3NWUwZWNiNzEzYzIxNDI1MDUxYzI3YzNiNzg3MTQ5OTU3MmU3NDRmMGRjYjgyMjViYTE4ZTM3NWJmMTYzYS1yaW1nLXcxMDgwLWgxMzUwLWRjYTgzODI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3Mjg2NjAz.avif - **Categories**: sports, festivals - **Event Name**: Northland Circus Festival - **Description**: Come one, come all, old friends & new!! 🎪 Come along Circus Kumarani's 20th Northland Circus Festival! Back at Mangakahia Sports Complex! Only a 15min drive from Whangarei. Circus Kumarani brings Northland Circus Festival to you this summer! ☀️ From - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 103 - **Date**: Fri Feb 26 2027 at 09:00 am – Sun Feb 28 2027 at 03:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/northland-circus-festival/200030495130136 - **Venue**: Mangakahia Sports Complex - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9lNjVhNGE0NDYyNzY3ZjJkMWYyZmM4NGFlY2M1NGVmMjBlMGViYjY0NDY0Y2JjYjhjM2E4ZjVlNWExY2Q2NTc0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA5Mjk5OA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, art, workshops, entertainment, sports, live-music, trips-adventures, camping, music-festivals - **Event Name**: 2026 Whangarei Silver Festival - **Description**: Tai Tokerau Timebank in Whangārei is once more reaching out to seniors during the Silver Festival in Oct this year. Partnering with EcoSolutions, we'll be offering afternoon tea and DIY home cleaning solutions to event visitors. Come along to meet local - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 13 - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 04:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whangarei/2026-whangarei-silver-festival/200030375337438 - **Venue**: He Awhi Rito Envirohub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yZTc1ZWQzYmEzNzU3ZjQ1ZjdlMTNlZjE4YzI2MmEyYzI5YWMwZjg1MzIxYWM0ZGJlMWYwZmQwMzBiZGRlODMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2OTctZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyODY2MjY.avif - **Categories**: festivals ## Trending Events in Whangarei - **Event Name**: Katchafire - **Description**: � THE WAIT IS OVER! � � The biggest show of the year is coming to Ruakaka Tavern! � Get ready for an unforgettable night as KATCHAFIRE – 2026 World Tour takes over Ruakaka Tavern on Friday, 28 August, with special guest INDICA! �� Katchafire � � WIN a - **Venue**: CNR Marsden point road and Sime Road, Ruakaka, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4fbebb3b105b98c925724ffab22289c9e5dd3d96df45d628cc7eb2215afedb85-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc080808-gmir?v=1787194784 - **Event Name**: Revival World Tour - Ruakākā - New Zealand - **Description**: 📍 Ruakākā Tavern, Marsden Point Rd, Ruakākā, Bream Bay 📅 Friday 28 August 7:00pm Roots reggae legends Katchafire are touring the world celebrating the release of their Revival 2.0 albums. The remixed version dropped late last year, with the Guest Editio - **Venue**: Ruakākā Tavern - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/42e870abf18911db2421e7b5c7f38772a691f83d99c5f4a14e83a94c9ddf7bec-rimg-w1170-h504-dc080808-gmir?v=1787148883 - **Event Name**: Laugh Club Stand Up Comedy Night - **Description**: Laugh Club is back at Semenoff Stadium! You came. You laughed. Now it's time to do it all over again! We're teaming up with Laugh Club to bring four of Aotearoa's top comedians to Whangārei for one massive night of stand-up comedy featuring Josh Thomson - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium, 51 Okara Drive, Whangarei, New Zealand - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7e3bdd173ce53a8065b0f31f605d9592f53c8bf28c6d453b1511abde914130ba-rimg-w1200-h517-dc1898f8-gmir?v=1787380025 - **Event Name**: Homegrown - LDV Northland Kauri + LDV Northland Taniwha DOUBLE HEADER - **Description**: 2:35pm – Northland Kauri v North Harbour 5:05pm – Northland Taniwha v Waikato Proudly Built. Proudly Grown. Northland is built by people who roll up their sleeves. From our farmers and growers to our tradies, contractors, small business owners and volu - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/13c219ad21f7bbdcf8219d4f65a6ec69d7c27cb38dc465cf56d2d63c96632e6b-rimg-w851-h315-dce8d8d8-gmir?v=1787430283 - **Event Name**: Black Ferns v France - **Description**: Come together this Labour Weekend as the Black Ferns take on France at Semenoff Stadium! Bring your whānau, wear your black jersey, wave your flags and help us fill the stands with the pride and passion of Northland. We know how much rugby means to our r - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium, 51 Okara Drive , Whangarei, New Zealand 0110 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4cb5c7a792c24d84821358e9def2ca96e34d70b4abff974eeb5a53ab6c11408c-rimg-w820-h312-dc080808-gmir?v=1787544364 - **Event Name**: Sunday Session - LDV Northland Taniwha v Tasman - **Description**: 2:05pm – Men's Development v North Harbour 5:05pm – Northland Taniwha v Tasman Slow Down. Stay Longer. Soak It In. Not every game day needs to be loud. Sunday Session is designed to be exactly that, a relaxed afternoon where great rugby, good food, loc - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b86404de8a2971f86b66cb5cc062d9cd59360717f8b8046ece6fa5c31df3e035-rimg-w851-h315-dce8d8d8-gmir?v=1787416407 - **Event Name**: Join Me @ the NorthCloud Whangarei Half Marathon - **Description**: Join me in “running” the NorthCloud Whangarei Half Marathon. All levels of fitness welcome with 3 different options from 4.4km - 21.1km. Tickets must be purchased through the official site. - **Venue**: Town Basin Whangarei - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/755b28d05aa462b0b5d86bc9e48ff26629670a7ab1e84d8b195198fd9a349f2b-rimg-w1200-h1196-dcb8c8d8-gmir?v=1787616704 - **Event Name**: Northland Home & Lifestyle Show 2026 - **Description**: Date: Fri 25 – Sun 27 Sept, 2026 Venue: McKay Stadium, Whangārei Opening hours: Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm and Sun 10am - 4pm Tickets: https://bit.ly/4eBRwdD About to tackle a renovation, DIY project, or simply looking for some home décor inspiration? The - **Venue**: McKay Stadium, Whangarei - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/60426c58859536ad7094b84b5fe1c966bb40e1dd98460a9aed2396a9affd919b-rimg-w1200-h455-dc085898-gmir?v=1787318717 - **Event Name**: The North - LDV Northland Kauri + LDV Northland Taniwha DOUBLE HEADER - **Description**: 11:35am – Northland Kauri v Hawke's Bay 2:05pm – Northland Taniwha v Counties Manukau (Bruce Robertson Trophy) 4:35pm – Women's Development v Counties Manukau This Is Our North. This is the day where Northland Rugby comes together. The North is a celeb - **Venue**: Semenoff Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/54b4f020160d30a2b41a340928ccfc9daf264e937c3c7bcd893b8c6b270b4647-rimg-w851-h315-dce8d8d8-gmir?v=1787430283 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in August in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/festivals--august) - [Festivals Events in September in Whangarei](https://allevents.in/whangarei/festivals--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Whangarei? - **A:** Homegrown - LDV Northland Kauri + LDV Northland Taniwha DOUBLE HEADER (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 01:30 am at Semenoff Stadium), The North - LDV Northland Kauri + LDV Northland Taniwha DOUBLE HEADER (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am at Semenoff Stadium), LOVE BUG w/ GREG CHURCHILL (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Bunker Bar Restaurant), Toast on the Coast (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm at Marina Rd, Tutukaka, Whangarei 0173, New Zealand), Whangarei A&P Show 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Barge Showgrounds Events Centre). - **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Whangarei? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Whangarei on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Whangarei? - **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 Festivals events in Whangarei? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Whangarei include Semenoff Stadium, The Bunker Bar Restaurant, Marina Rd, Tutukaka, Whangarei 0173, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Whangarei? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Whangarei include Northland Rugby Union, Lovebug, Pillar Events Limited. - **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available? - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Whangarei? - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Whangarei. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Mangawhai](https://allevents.in/mangawhai/festivals) - [Festivals in Kaikohe](https://allevents.in/kaikohe/festivals) - [Festivals in Leigh](https://allevents.in/leigh-au/festivals)