Upcoming Events
Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival
8-9 November
Dunedin's iconic 2 day craft beer and food festival is back for 2024. Enjoy local, national and international craft beer, along side an impressive selection of food and live entertainment.
Crowded House
12 November
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House bring their highly anticipated Gravity Stairs Tour to Dunedin's Town Hall on the12th November.
Yeti Ōtepoti Enduro
7-8 December
The Yeti Ōtepoti Enduro promises an epic weekend full of riding and fun on the exciting trails surrounding Dunedin. The event will feature a top-class race at two separate venues.
Brighton Gala Day
19 January
Taking place at Brighton Domain the Gala Day features amusement rides, entertainment, and more than 150 stalls featuring crafts and food right by the seaside. A fun day out for the whole family. Free admission to the public. 10am - 5pm.
Freestyle Kings
31 January
Join the Freestyle Kings in Dunedin and witness the greatest display of skill, fearlessness, and pure excitement ever assembled. From double black flips, front flips, BMX triple backflips and even a world-first stunt.
Fringe Festival
13 - 23 March
Celebrate the Fringe Festivals 25th year with over 80 different events from international and local artists. The programme features independently produced events by artists and will also include a handful of high-profile special events including the popular Opening Night Showcase.
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 T201 of the series, before the Blackcaps take on Pakistan. Pre-sale available in September.
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
5 - 7 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.
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.