Upcoming Events
Dunedin Fringe Festival
13 - 23 March
Celebrate 25 years of the Dunedin Fringe Festival with over 85 events from local, national, and international artists. This year’s programme is packed with exciting performances, installations, and special events, including the Opening Night Birthday Party.
Blackcaps and Pakistan
18 March
New Zealand's own Blackcaps take on Pakistan in their 2nd T201 in Dunedin this March. Pre-sale tickets available in September.
White Ferns vs Sri Lanka
18 March
Kicking off a full day of Cricket in Dunedin, the White Ferns take on Sri Lanka in their 2nd T20i of the series, before the Blackcaps take on Pakistan. Pre-sale available in September.
Baseline 2025
29 March
Festival season continues at Dunedin’s drum and bass big day out, with International and local acts playing over two stages at Logan Park.
3 Peaks Mountain Race
30 March
The 3 Peaks Mountain Race takes participants up some of Dunedin’s most beautiful trails through lush native bush where they are rewarded with incredible panoramic views. Runners and walkers are able to test their limits with a choice of 4 challenging events.
iD Dunedin Fashion Week
1-6 April
Experience one of the world’s longest catwalks at the iconic Dunedin Railway Station. Showcasing the Awards finalists, much loved Dunedin designers, new generation designers, and special iD guests over two nights.
Otago Rally
4 - 6 April
The Otago Rally is back in the beautiful city of Dunedin, and is the first round of the 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. This component of the event features New Zealand’s leading competitors in modern, state-of-the-art 4WD turbo rally cars, including the exciting AP4 and R5 rally cars.
Mansfield Park - Dunedin Arts Festival
5 - 6 April
New Zealand Opera makes its long-awaited return to Ōtepoti in 2025! The sold-out sleeper hit of its 2024 season, Jonathan Dove's Mansfield Park, is making its South Island debut. A boldly intimate chamber opera, with two pianists accompanying a compact cast of Aotearoa's finest voices.
NZ Ploughing Championships
5 - 6 April
The annual NZ Ploughing Champs come to the green pastures of Middlemarch. Watch modern ploughing methods and more traditional ploughing with vintage machinery and crowd favourites, Clydesdale horses.
New Zealand Festival of Nature
11 - 22 April
Wild Dunedin Festival is back in 2025. Get ready for 10 days crammed with activities for the whole family in the wildlife capital of New Zealand.
Wild Night Ball at Larnach Castle
11 April
Immerse yourself in the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties, where live jazz, stunning gardens, and the castle’s historic charm create the ultimate Gatsby experience at the 2025 Wild Ball – Gold, Gems & Gatsby.
Gravel Muster
13 April
Taking place in the stunning dry rocky hills surrounding Middlemarch, the Gravel Muster is part of the four-round Gravel in Paradise series, New Zealand’s premier gravel biking series set against the breath-taking landscapes of Otago.
Wild Dunedin's NatureDome
13 April
Enjoy live performances from Kiwi favourites Suzy Cato and Anika Moa, explore hands-on nature activities, interactive experiences, artisan market and food and beverages. The NaureDome will try and break the New Zealand's largest yoga class record at 10am.
2025 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship Division II, Group B – Dunedin, New Zealand
14 - 20 April
The Ice Fernz, New Zealand’s women’s ice hockey team, are taking to the ice in Ōtepoti Dunedin for the 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship. Watch 6 international teams go head-to-head as they fight for victory in this prestigious tournament. Tickets available now.
2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division II, Group B – Dunedin, New Zealand
27 April - 3 May
Experience fast paced action on ice over 7 days with 6 teams as International ice hockey comes to Dunedin, including New Zealand's own Ice Blacks. Tickets available now.
Marlon Williams
26 June
Marlon Williams will bring Te Whare Tīwekaweka to life at the Regent Theatre, performing with his long-time band The Yarra Benders as well as special appearances from some of the album’s collaborators.
All Blacks vs France
5 July
The All Blacks are kicking off their 2025 campaign on home soil in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Hosted at Forsyth Barr Stadium, this opening test match against France is sure to be a sell out. Tickets on sale March 20 2025.
Writers and Readers Festival
17-19 October 2025
The multi-day festival will offer a diverse array of events, including author readings, panel discussions, book signings, and engaging conversations spanning various genres and literary themes.