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Fleetwood Macs Sunday, September 6, 2026, 7PM Dreams really do come true, as we celebrate the incredible discography of Fleetwood Mac. Ends at 9pm. MUSIC/CONCERT Book From their formation in 1967, constant lineup changes, crippling addictions, and tumultuous romances – threatening to derail the group’s success. Fleetwood Mac spun inner discord into gold, creating enduring…
September 6
Fly My Pretties 16 October 2026, Friday, 8pm, Oamaru Opera House Fly My Pretties will head to the Waitaki Arts Festival for the first time for a special one-off performance at the beautiful Oamaru Opera House. This show will see them bringing songs from their seventh album Elemental to life, alongside a range of the…
October 16
North Otago Highland Pipe Band 18 October 2026, Sunday, 2pm, Oamaru Opera House 125TH ANNIVERSARY VARIETY CONCERT Experience an afternoon of music, dance and Scottish tradition as the North Otago Highland Pipe Band presents a Scottish Variety Show at the Oamaru Opera House. Students under 16y old Free of charge – please e-mail us: operahouse@waitaki.govt.nz…
October 18
Ding Dong Sing Song Pub Quiz Games Night Costume Party 17 October 2026, Saturday, 5.30pm- 7.30pm, Oamaru Opera House. 18 October 2026, Sunday, 4pm- 6pm, Waitaki Hotel Kurow ROLLICKING GREAT FUN The Kurow event is a fundraiser for the Waitaki Valley Health Hub. Groups of 6 will be seated at each table. Book 17 October…
October 17 – October 18
NZSO – Serenade 20 October 2026, Tuesday, 7.30pm The NZSO and conductor Tianyi Lu bring a touch of spring to the deep South in this programme of sparkling gems from the Classical and Romantic repertoire. Programme Andrée Andante RecitativeJ Haydn Cello Concerto No. 1Brahms Serenade No. 1 Tianyi Lu: ConductorAndrew Joyce: Cello Book Tickets Adult $35.00 – $90.00…
October 20
THE TEMPESTUOUS 20 October 2026, Tuesday, 7PM, Oamaru Opera House A Shrew’d New Comedy by Will Shakespeare and Penny Ashton Penny Ashton is back…skewering the Bard Himself Book The brain behind Promise & Promiscuity, Olive Copperbottom and Austen Found is heading out on her 6th Arts on Tour odyssey with her new critically acclaimed solo…
October 20
The After Party with Te Radar 22 October 2026, Thursday, 7.30pm – The Cellar Door NZ Whisky Everyone has a favourite party song — what’s yours, and why? Join Te Radar for a celebration of music, memory and mayhem in the Festival’s best little interactive afterparty. Expect big laughs, surprising stories and a playlist packed…
October 22
WAITAKI VALLEY WINEGROWERS 22 October 2026, Thursday, 6pm-8pm, Oamaru Opera House WINE TASTING EVENING Book Waitaki Valley is one of New Zealand’s smallest and most visually striking wine regions, framed by the Southern Alps and Pacific Ocean. Our unique limestone, volcanic and glacial soils combined with a cool, dry climate to produce small quantities of…
October 22
Gareth Thomas Album Release BITS 23 October 2026, Friday, 8pm, Oamaru Opera House Gareth Thomas is an esteemed musician and songwriter based in Te Henga (Bethells Beach, Auckland). Best known for his work writing, producing and performing in Goodshirt, Fazerdaze and his run of solo albums (2015’s Lady Alien, 2016’s Fizzy Milk), Thomas has provided Aotearoa with anthems that are woven into our nation’s…
October 23
Maybe Baby – Meet the author 24 October 2026, Saturday, 4pm Venue: RIVER-T Winery, 5292A Kurow-Duntroon Road Meet the author. A moving, funny and thought-provoking novel. Nate, a grieving widower, is determined to honour his late wife and find a way to have the child they were desperate to raise together. After various attempts to…
October 24
Te Radar’s Kiwi Country Rural NZ in 100 Objects 23 October 2026, Friday, 6.30PM, Kurow Memorial Hall 24 October 2026, Saturday, 7PM, Oamaru Opera House What’s a fipple flute and why should you not talk about them around the stockyards? Exactly how dry is a Swanndri? Kurow Event fundraiser for South Star School Trust. Book…
October 23 – October 24
One Night Rant – James Nokise 25 October 2026, Sunday, 7pm, Oamaru Opera House “Politicians, Policies, and everyone in between; James Nokise’s here to skewer them all.” There are three things you can count on this election years: Ministerial soundbites that age like milk, policy walk-backs hours after announcements, and James Nokise having hot comedic…
October 25
Greg Johnson 7 November 2026, Saturday, 7.30pm LA-based New Zealand singer-songwriter Greg Johnson brings his career-spanning tour to Oamaru in celebration of his 60th birthday. The Greg Johnson – 60 tour will feature fan favourites from Johnson’s rich catalogue, including hits such as Isabelle, Don’t Wait Another Day, Save Yourself, Now The Sun Is Out,…
November 7
Heath Franklin’s Chopper – Gold 13 November 2026, Friday, 7.30pm AS SEEN ON 7 DAYS Aussie comedy legend and icon Heath Franklin’s Chopper is celebrating his 20th anniversary of making us laugh. Catch two decades of Chopper’s funniest bits and hardest hits, from The Ronnie Johns Half Hour to today, including Harden the F*** Up,…
November 13
Echoes of Pink Floyd November 21, Saturday, 2026, 7.30PM Join Echoes of Pink Floyd as they pay tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time and celebrate 60 years of Pink Floyd’s enduring legacy. MUSIC/CONCERT Book Iconic British rock band, Pink Floyd left an indelible mark on the world, inspiring generations with their…
November 21
The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond December 2, 2026, Wednesday, 7pm The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is a celebration of one of the most enduring songbooks in popular music history – an era when songs were written with heart, soul and honesty, and melodies stayed with you for a lifetime. Book…
WISE OLD BUGGER IN LYCRA April 1, 2027, Thursday, 6pm WOBIL – Wise Old Bugger In Lycra, completes the hilarious cycling trilogy that began with the smash-hit MAMIL After causing laughter lines on the faces of more than 90,000 New Zealanders, one of the country’s most successful theatrical partnerships is getting back in the saddle…
April 1
Menopause the Musical April 1, 2027, Thursday, 8pm Back by popular demand! Following a juggernaut New Zealand season, the international comedy phenomenon MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL returns in 2027, bringing the laughter, music and mayhem to even more towns and cities across the country. Book Set in a department store, four women meet by chance while…
April 1