What’s On in Whanganui
Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs and markets in Whanganui
Wed 2 Sep · Porridge Watson
An 8:00pm literary evening at Porridge Watson taking audiences behind the pages of the book.
All week · Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
A Māori futures exhibition running at the Sarjeant Gallery through to 25 October 2026.
All week · Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
A solo exhibition of mixed-media work by Kirsty Lillico, on show until 25 October 2026.
All week · Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Isabella Loudon’s exhibition continues at the Sarjeant Gallery until 4 October 2026.
All week · Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
An ongoing display of Whanganui landscapes by the painter Edith Collier.
All week · Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
An ongoing selection of unusual and curious works drawn from the Sarjeant’s own collection.
Sat 5 Sep · Lads Brewing Company
The MeanOwls play a 4:00pm rock set at Lads Brewing Company.
Sat 5 Sep · Moutoa Quay
The River Traders and Whanganui Farmers Markets run side by side on the downtown riverbank every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm.
Fri 4 Sep · Te Puni Tiaki Whanganui Regional Museum
A 12:15pm lunchtime talk unpacking the story behind one outfit from the museum’s costume and textile collection.
From Fri 4 Sep · Across Whanganui
A nationwide week of events bringing communities together to celebrate inclusion, connection and belonging.
Thu 10 Sep · Whanganui War Memorial Centre
An 11:00am theatre performance at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre.
Fri 11 Sep · Porridge Watson
A late 8:30pm funk set at Porridge Watson.
Sat 12 Sep · Te Puni Tiaki Whanganui Regional Museum
A 1:00pm live music session held among the museum galleries.
Sat 12 Sep · Christ Church Anglican Church
A 2:30pm concert performance of Purcell’s opera in a church setting.
Wed 16 Sep · Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Whanganui District Council welcomes the district’s newest citizens at its quarterly ceremony.
Sat 19 Sep · Rangitikei Farmstay Woolshed
An 8:00am off-road fun run and obstacle course through farmland.
Sat 19 Sep · Lads Brewing Company
One Trick Pony bring a 4:00pm rock set to Lads Brewing Company.
Sat 26 Sep · Lads Brewing Company
The Rustlers close out the month with a 4:00pm show at Lads Brewing Company.
Sun 27 Sep · Whanganui Arts @ the Centre
A 1:00pm craft and object art pop up centred on wool and fibre.
Sources: Eventfinda and Whanganui NZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.
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