New Year’s Eve
31 December 2019
Always a night to celebrate, check out our post to find out more about New Zealand’s best New Year’s Eve festivals.
Rhythm & Alps NYE Festival. Image credit: Rhythm & Alps
ASB Classic
6–18 January 2020 - ASB Tennis Arena, Auckland
See some of the top international tennis players compete during the 2 week long ASB Classic.
Serena Williams at the ASB Classic. Image credit: Jimmie48 Photography / Shutterstock.com
Great Kiwi Beer Festival
25 January 2020, North Hagley Park - Christchurch
7 March 2020, Claudelands Events Centre - Hamilton
Featuring both big names and craft breweries, enjoy listening to lots of great New Zealand musicians while drinking your favourite beers and discovering some new faves.
Image credit: Great Kiwi Beer Festival
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
27 January 2020 - Albert Park, Auckland CBD
Auckland’s day-long alternative music festival in the central city, featuring local and international artists. Headline acts for 2020 include The 1975, Rufus du Sol, Charli XCX, Ruel, Earl Sweatshirt, and King Gizzard & The Lizard.
Image credit: St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Auckland Pride Festival
1–14 February 2020 - Various locations, Auckland
Every year Auckland celebrates its Rainbow communities with a 2 week long festival.
Image credit: Auckland Pride
Kathmandu Coast to Coast
7–8 February 2020 - West Coast to Christchurch
See competitors run, bike, hike, and kayak the 243km course from the South Island’s West Coast across the Southern Alps, ending in Christchurch.
Image credit: Kathmandu Coast to Coast
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival
8 February 2020 - Brancott Vineyard, Blenheim
New Zealand’s longest running wine and food festival has everything; Marlborough wines, gourmet food and live music.
Image credit: Marlborough Wine & Food Festival
Splore Music and Arts Festival
21–23 February 2020 - Tapapakanga Park, Firth of Thames
An eclectic 3 day music and arts festival just 70km south-east of Auckland’s city centre. Headline acts for 2020 inlude DJ EZ, The Parov Stelar Band, Kate Tempest, Brass Against, Tuxedo, and Fly My Pretties.
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Image credit: Splore Music & Arts Festival
New Zealand Festival of the Arts
21 February – 15 March 2020 - Wellington
Wellington’s international festival of the arts is not to be missed for art and theatre buffs.
Image credit: القدس Jerusalem, New Zealand Festival of the Arts
New Zealand Open
27 February – 1 March 2020 - Queenstown
Hosted at two beautiful golf courses, Millbrook Resort and The Hills, the New Zealand Open is a premier golfing event featuring a mix of professional and amateur golfers.
Zach Murray 2019 Winner, New Zealand Open. Image credit: New Zealand Open