There are 24 upcoming events in Manawatu-Wanganui
Grumpy Old Women
Sun 14 Mar, Globe Theatre
From Cardiff to Canberra and now New Zealand, women of a certain age can finally unite behind a common fear of graying hairs and sagging rears. Around the world it is suddenly OK to celebrate the cellulite.
Following a 40-date sellout UK tour and a West End run at…
Grumpy Old Women
Sun 14 Mar, Globe Theatre
From Cardiff to Canberra and now New Zealand, women of a certain age can finally unite behind a common fear of graying hairs and sagging rears. Around the world it is suddenly OK to celebrate the cellulite.
Following a 40-date sellout UK tour and a West End run at…
Chamber Music NZ Presents The Borodin String Quartet
Wed 17 Mar, Regent on Broadway
Ruben Aharonian violin
Andrei Abramenkov violin
Igor Naidin viola
Vladimir Balshin cello
Founded in 1945 and one of the most revered ensembles in modern history, the Borodin Quartet have been singularly devoted to the collaborative spirit of chamber music for…
Chamber Music NZ Presents The Borodin String Quartet
Wed 17 Mar, Regent on Broadway
Ruben Aharonian violin
Andrei Abramenkov violin
Igor Naidin viola
Vladimir Balshin cello
Founded in 1945 and one of the most revered ensembles in modern history, the Borodin Quartet have been singularly devoted to the collaborative spirit of chamber music for…
Sydney Hotshots Girls Night Out
Thu 18 Mar, Stellar Restaurant and Bar
Australia’s favourite ladies night is back, with an all new show that will turn up the heat in across New Zealand once again! The Sydney Hotshots will be returning for their biggest and best tour of New Zealand ever - performing 30 shows across 6 weeks.
This…
Central Districts Field Days
Thu 18 Mar, Manfeild
CDF is the largest regional Field Days in New Zealand – averaging over 500 displays, using space equal to 490 average homes!
CDF markets to the whole of the lower half of the North Island rural sectors - up to Taupo and down to Wellington, from…
Dance of Desire
Sat 20 Mar, Regent on Broadway
The new All-Irish production Dance of Desire is coming to NZ as part of an extensive world tour.
Produced by Michael Carr of Ceol Chiarrai Productions Dublin, this new show is described as “edgy, somewhat more adventurous than past Irish Dance shows, and full of “A” level championship performers”.
Whanganui Artist Open Studios
Sat 20 Mar, Wanganui
The Artists of Whanganui welcome everyone into their studios for the 10th Annual Open Studios Event.
This year to mark a decade of Creativity in the region we are holding a Fringe Festival. Our line up includes Sam Hunt, "Te Kahuitanga" Stone Carving Symposium, Curbside Caberet,…
Gumboot Day 2010
Sun 21 Mar, Taihape
Last year's event was a great success with around 4,000 visitors coming to Taihape.
In 2010 the event is going to be even bigger and brighter and we look forward to hosting many visitors from throughout New Zealand and abroad.
For more information,…
Palmerston North Mind Body Spirit Expo
Sat 20 Mar, Convention Centre
Join us for our Regular Mind Body Spirit Expo at the Palmerston North Convention Centre.
We are open from 10am Saturday morning until 5pm, followed by the same hours on Sunday. The one fee entry price is $5 per day per adult. Kids under 15 are free…
Vineyard Garden Party
Sun 21 Mar, Manawatu
Enjoy the ambiance of live jazz with the highly esteemed Sue Pugmire Jazz Combo, by the lake, in the beautiful home gardens of the award winning Pohangina Valley Estate Winery.
This event is to raise funds for the Totara Reserve ( Regional Park) & is supported…
Postie Bike Challenge
Fri 26 Mar, Palmerston North
One thing's for sure, the Postie Bike Challenge will be unlike any other experience you have ever had - a ride from the top to the bottom of the North Island.
From Cape Reinga in the north all the way to Wellington, you will be journeying…
Federated Farmers Farm Day
Sun 28 Mar, Palmerston North2010 Farm Day looks as if it will be bigger, bolder and more exciting than this year's. Farm Day is all about families because farmers feed families, both here and overseas. Agriculture is not just New Zealand’s largest industry, it is by far its most important. Farming gives New Zealand…
Dunkleys Great NZ Craft Show
Fri 02 Apr, Arena Manawatu
For those who make crafts and those who just love to buy them - Dunkley's Great New Zealand Craft Shows are New Zealand’s most popular and exciting craft events.
2010 will be Dunkleys' 28th year of organising New Zealand's largest and most popular craft shows. To…
New Zealand Polocrosse Championships
Sat 03 Apr, Palmerston North
Come and enjoy this exciting equestrian sport.
All grades. Sunday is finals day.
Spectators Welcome. No charge for entry.
Refreshments available. No dogs please.
Further information: Phone Barbara 0274814463
Sydney Hotshots Girls Night Out
Fri 09 Apr, High Flyers
Australia’s favourite ladies night is back, with an all new show that will turn up the heat in across New Zealand once again! The Sydney Hotshots will be returning for their biggest and best tour of New Zealand ever - performing 30 shows across 6 weeks.
This…
Butterflies are Free
Sat 17 Apr, Foxton Little Theatre
A romantic comedy in two acts, Butterflies are Free is the story of escape.
To escape his domineering mother, Don Baker has taken his own apartment in New York. The decision is a brave one, since Don is totally blind.
Before long…
Blues Legend John Mayall
Sun 18 Apr, Regent on BroadwayThe blues doesn't get much more exciting than this! John Mayall is of course a pioneering English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His musical career spans over fifty years, but the most notable episode in it occurred during the late '60s, when he was the founder of John Mayall &…
Chamber Music NZ Presents: The NZ Trio
Thu 22 Apr, Regent on BroadwayTwo piano trios from master storyteller Robert Schumann form the foundation of these two programmes, with new commissions from Australasian composers providing the contemporary contrast and surprise. Eloquent Mozart, with Arvo Pärt’s reverent response to a sublime piano adagio complete Programme One; and Programme Two becomes truly universal with colourful…
Manawatu Garden Festival
Sat 01 May, Manfeild Stadium
The Manawatu Garden Festival was put together by a group of enthusiastic gardening volunteers who saw a vision to be a “friendly gardening show that helps your garden grow”. This is an Incorporated Society and a not for profit organisation.
The Mission Statement for the Festival…
Cheesemaker for A Day - Make Your Own Feta/Halloumi
Sat 01 May, Palmerston North
Have you ever been curious about the magic of cheese making? How does milk become curds & whey? How does the blue get in? How come some cheeses are hard and some soft?
Our 1-day workshops are designed to teach you all you need to know to…
NZSO: Dame Malvina Major
Wed 19 May, Regent on Broadway
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) and special guest Dame Malvina Major, will perform live at the Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North as a part of The Guinness Peat Group Tour.
Tecwyn Evans - conductor
Dame Malvina Major - soprano
The…
Women’s Lifestyle Expo
Sat 29 May, Arena Manawatu
A great day out for women!
The Women's Lifestyle Expos have been well anticipated weekends in New Zealand since 1996. Held as annual events in nine cities around New Zealand, the Expos bring together an extensive variety of services and products aimed at today's women.
Manawatu Wedding Expo
Sun 13 Jun, Convention Centre
The Manawatu Wedding Expo promises to amaze, inform and inspire you every year. Peacock Promotions proposes over 80 exhibitors to you and vows to capture your imagination and allow you to plan your wedding in style and with ease.
There is no need to trail all…
The Meridian Season of Carmen 2010
Wed 30 Jun, Regent on Broadway
Carmen’s allure is the stuff of legend. Sizzlingly seductive, few can resist her charms.
An electrifying contemporary ballet, set in modern day Rio de Janeiro, Carmen is guaranteed to set pulses racing.
This stylish, sensuous production featuring Didy Veldman’s powerful choreography has been hailed…
