What's On in Gisborne - Explore Gisborne

This week · 18–24 October 2026

🎭 Arts, Culture & Performance

Mauri Whenua, Mauri Tangata, Mauri Kōrero, Mauri Ora

Wed 21–Fri 23 Oct · Gisborne War Memorial Theatre

Te Whānau Reo Māori o Manutūkē celebrates 40 years with a whakaari in Te Reo Māori, performed by the tamariki and rangatahi of Te Kura o Manutūkē through waiata, haka, dance and storytelling.

🍴 Food, Drink & Markets

Gisborne Farmers Market

Sat 24 Oct · 9:30am–12:30pm

Weekly Saturday morning market with local producers selling fresh food and goods, rain or shine.

Wine O’Clock at Wrights Vineyard & Winery

Sat 24 Oct · 5:00pm · Wrights Vineyard & Winery

An evening wine session at Wrights Vineyard & Winery.

🎓 Workshops, Classes & Talks

3 Steps of Life Course

Wed 21 Oct · 1:30pm · Tairāwhiti Community Voice Hall

A course listed under Family & Lifestyle at the Tairāwhiti Community Voice Hall.

Coming up later this month

Spring Fling Arts and Crafts Fair

Sun 25 Oct · 9:00am · Poverty Bay Bowling Club

Arts and crafts fair listed as a market and fair at the Poverty Bay Bowling Club.

Wine & Food Gisborne 2026

Sun 25 Oct · 12:00pm · Matawhero Wines

Wine and food event hosted at Matawhero Wines.

Gisborne Intermediate Show Quest

Wed 28 Oct · 6:00pm · Gisborne War Memorial Theatre

Theatre performance at the Gisborne War Memorial Theatre.

Paint and Wine Night: A Starry Fright

Thu 29 Oct · 6:00pm · Neighbourhood Pizzeria

Paint and wine night at Neighbourhood Pizzeria.

Musical Theatre Gisborne presents: Legally Blonde

Opens Fri 30 Oct · 7:30pm · Lawson Field Theatre

Musical Theatre Gisborne’s Legally Blonde, with further dates to follow.

Sources: Eventfinda and Tairāwhiti Gisborne. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.

Frequently asked questions

What’s on in Gisborne this week?

The What’s On calendar lists concerts, markets, sport, theatre, exhibitions and community events happening across Gisborne this week, each with its date and venue.

What events are coming up in Gisborne?

Upcoming events in Gisborne, from gigs and festivals to markets and sport, are listed in date order on the calendar, so you can see what’s ahead at a glance.

Are there free events in Gisborne?

Plenty. Markets, exhibitions and community days in Gisborne are often free, and they appear alongside ticketed events in the calendar so free options are easy to spot.

Where can I find live music and gigs in Gisborne?

Live music, gigs and club nights across Gisborne are grouped in the calendar under their own heading, with the venue and date for each so you can plan a night out.

How do I find family-friendly events in Gisborne?

Markets, festivals and daytime community events in Gisborne are generally suitable for all ages, so look for these in the calendar for family-friendly outings.

How often is the Gisborne events calendar updated?

Regularly. We refresh the Gisborne What’s On calendar as new events are announced, so it stays current from week to week.

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