Paihia Summer Festival

Paihia Township 1 Williams Road, Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Enjoy a range of family friendly free events during the long summer holidays - watch this space for a full schedule!

Free

The Russell Birdman Festival in association with The Duke Tavern

Russell Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Its wild, wacky and so much fun!! Lots of fun leading up to the Birdman jump which is on Saturday. Some of the fun activities on are The ITM Corflute Boat Building, The Drag Race, The Wok Cook Off, Fancy Dress, spaghetti eating and more! The Birdman Jump itself is at 2pm.  Awesome street entertainment! […]

Tastes of the North

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi, Northland, New Zealand

Tastes of the North is back!  Great food all with a Northland slant! Wine, beer and live music! Tickets on sale soon!  

Tastes of the North Garden Party

Tastes of the North Garden Party Waitangi, Bay of Islands Saturday 30th November Tastes of the North Garden Party is a boutique day out with live music, cooking demonstrations, garden party attire, a fantastic selection of Northland craft beer and wine from our many vineyards and a big focus on delicious local produce. The festival […]

Bay of Islands Waka Festival 21st and 22nd March

Te Tii Beach Waitangi

Nau mai piki mai haere mai. This is a 2 day event, with races for all ages – sprints, short distances and a long race. Novice midgets through to serious paddlers! On the Sunday the 25km "Kris Kjeldsen Memorial Race - Te Taiawhio o Ipipiri" race was founded in the Bay of Islands 27 years […]

The Biggest Littlest Circus

Paihia

Enjoy the colourful antics of the circus in Paihia this summer - bring a blanket or chairs and watch the circus perform for you, don't forget some coins - they are busking for your pleasure! Two shows a day!

Free

Bay of Islands County Rock Festival

Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival 2021 festival is on (Covid permitting)! Friday 7 to Sunday 9 May 2021 The Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival features good music and friendship in the stunning setting of the Bay of Islands of New Zealand – one of the top tourist spots of the country. Each year […]

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival

Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival And we are back!  2021 dates are 13, 14, 15 August Badges cost $80 for all three days $60 for day passes Musicians have been confirmed for the festival and we are excited to offer an outstanding lineup, including four from Australia who are sharing our travel bubble. […]

CANCELLED – BOI Music Festival 2022

Waitangi

CANCELLED BOI MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday January 29th 2022 Serving up an amazing mix of New Zealand dub, roots, soul and hip hop this Summer! Aotearoa’s Dub & Bass heavyweights, SALMONELLA DUB, will headline Northland’s BOI Music Festival this January when the festival returns to Waitangi on Saturday 29 January (Auckland Anniversary Weekend). Prepare for a phenomenal […]

“it!” Bay of Islands Food & Wine Festival 2022!

Paihia

CANCELLED!!! “it!” Bay of Islands Food and Wine Festival Saturday 1st October 2022 Kia ora koutou, We are really devastated to be bringing this news to you. We have had to make the heart-breaking and very difficult decision to cancel the event on the 1st Oct 2022. This is due to the severe weather conditions […]