Events
MTV Snowjam
Terrace Downs Resort, nr Methven
MTV Snowjam returns for the thrid time and this year the party's in the Canterbury region. The FREE event takes place from 2.30pm at the Terrace Downs Resort and includes artists such as Lil Jon, international hip-hip stars Fat Joe & Baby Bash, rock n'roll campaigners through The Vines, local chart toppers Opshop, surfer/soloist Donavon Frankenreiter, Cut Off Your Hands, Aussie indie rockers The Grates, dance sensations The Potbelleez, and local hip-hop trio PNC, David Dallas & P Money! .
August 16, 2008
Visit www.mtv.co.nz
Wanaka Festival of Colour
Wanaka
The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour is a biennial celebration of the arts. 6 exciting days and nights of astounding performances and inspiring exhibitions set against the spectacular autumnal backdrop of the Southern Lakes. The Festival is based in Wanaka but reaches out to the region with performances in Luggate, Hawea, Tarras, Bannockburn and Arrowtown.
On from April 28 – May 3, 2009
Visit www.festivalofcolour.co.nz
Woollaston Jazzfest
Nelson
Soon to be in its 18th year, the festival attracts over 20,000 spectators to a mixture of public and commercial venues to enjoy the talents of entertainers and musicians from all over New Zealand and beyond over a full 5 day programme.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.nelsonjazzfest.co.nz
World Buskers' Comedy Festival
Christchurch
With an exceptional showcase of national and international talent, a diverse line-up of performance styles and more than 400 street and stage shows, you can snack or gorge on a buffet of great entertainment.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.worldbuskersfestival.com
The Marlborough Wine Festival 2009
Experience the highly acclaimed wines of the region, indulge in the culinary delights of our local chefs and the stunning line-up of New Zealand’s leading performers will keep you entertained throughout the day.Experience the highly acclaimed wines of the region, indulge in the culinary delights of our local chefs and the stunning line-up of New Zealand’s leading performers will keep you entertained throughout the day.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.wine-marlborough-festival.co.nz
Speights Coast to Coast
West Coast - Christchurch
Watch these mad, talented multi-sport athletes compete in either the one-day longest day race, or two-day event which sees them racing from one coast of New Zealand to the other. They run, paddle, bike, climb mountains, ride rapids, dodge cars - all this for a can of Speights on the finishing line.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.coasttocoast.co.nz
Southern Trust iD Fashion Week
Dunedin
The 2009 fashion week is a leading event on Dunedin's calendar, where designers, stylists, fashion media, models, make-up and hair artists take over the city.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.id-dunedinfashion.com
Hokitika Wildfoods Festival
Hokitika
The tastebuds are going to be stretched at this event. If you can dream it, you will be able to taste it here... huhu grubs, grasshoppers, possum - all washed down with a good southern beer.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.wildfoods.co.nz
Applaud Christchurch Arts Festival
Christchurch
This biennial event showcases the talents of international and national visual artists, dancers, musicians and theatre performers.
On from July 23 - August 9, 2009
Visit www.artsfestival.co.nz
The New Zealand International Jazz & Blues Festival
Christchurch
Each year Christchurch hosts the country’s biggest dedicated festival of jazz and blues, attracting audiences from around New Zealand who come to see the finest local and overseas artists performing in ten venues around the city. 2008 will be no different featuring some of New Zealand’s best musicians as well as a line-up of top international performers, including soul legends, jazz virtuosos, exciting fresh talent, popular standards, tributes and much more...Don’t miss out.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.jazzfestivalnz.com
Arrowtown Autumn Festival
Arrowtown
Join artists, authors, old timers, children and revelers. Taste, explore, interact. See shows and be entertained by the world-renown Miners Band and the Buckingham Belles, to name a few. The wine and food of this district are plentiful, the hills and trails offer 4WD routes, walking and mountain biking options for all ages.
The Arrowtown Autumn Festival is a true celebration of this colourful season.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.arrowtownautumnfestival.org.nz
Bluff Oyster & Food Festival
Bluff
The festival showcases an array of local Southland seafood, fine wine and entertainment. Restaurants from in and around Southland offer a vast selection of fresh, succulent seafood.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.bluff.co.nz
Queenstown Winter Festival
Queenstown
Every year since 1975, Queenstown has thrown a party for a very special friend – Winter. It is one of the largest winter festivals in the world and in recent years has become known as 'The Southern Hemisphere’s Ultimate Winter Party'. A must for any social calendar.
2009 dates to be confirmed.
Visit www.winterfestival.co.nz
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For other events in Christchurch visit BeThere.co.nz an on-line events calendar provided by the Christchurch City Council Events Development Team.
For other events in New Zealand visit NewZealand.com the events calendar of Tourism New Zealand.
