Curious about what’s on in Blenheim? Enjoy vineyard festivals, theatre, local markets and community sport throughout Marlborough. This guide showcases seasonal highlights and year round favourites so you can make the most of the best events in Blenheim with friends or family. Choose Scenic Hotel Marlborough for convenient access to popular venues and the town centre, keeping travel times short.

Forrest Wines – Cosy Sunday Sessions

Now – 5 July 2026
Forrest Estate Winery
Cosy Sunday Sessions invite you to relax with live music every Sunday through to Easter, then on the first Sunday of each month, welcoming families, kids, and dogs on leads

Kathy Reilly

Now – 7 June 2026
Marlborough Art Gallery Te Kahu o Waipuna
DThis exhibition presents Tasman-based artist Kathy Reilly’s printmaking response to the UNESCO‑listed Subantarctic Islands, capturing the fragile beauty and unique ecology of one of the world’s least touched environments

New Zealand vs the World Whisky Tasting at Cheese & Cheers

1 – 30 June 2026
Cheese & Cheers
Cheese & Cheers offers a unique whisky tasting experience, inviting you to compare New Zealand whiskies with international counterparts in a fun blind tasting challenge

Social Animal

9 June 2026
Picton Little Theatre
Social Animal is a witty and inventive solo performance by Stephen Papps, who plays twelve characters in a humorous and heartfelt story about relevance, relationships, and unexpected companionship

Pride Wairau Festival 2026

12-24 June 2026
Various locations
Radiate is a vibrant pride festival in Marlborough celebrating music, art, performance, and connection—an immersive experience designed to be felt as much as seen

D’Urville Day Out

13 June 2026
Pelorus Mail Boat, Pier B Havelock Marina
Join the Pelorus Mail Boat for a relaxing two-hour scenic cruise each way on a rare adventure to D’Urville Island

Wheels & Coffee at Omaka

14 June 2026
Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre
A meet-up for classic car and motorcycle enthusiasts

Concert Pianist NIKOLAI SARATOVSKY

18 June 2026
Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough
Nikolai Saratovsky, an internationally acclaimed concert pianist, performs a captivating recital of Romantic and Russian masterworks in Marlborough as part of the Mulled Wine Concerts series.

Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show

20 June 2026
Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough
Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang brings his Comedy Hypnosis Show to Blenheim for a night full of laughter, surprises and audience participation

Marlborough Home and Garden Show 2026

3 – 5 July 2026
Marlborough Lines Stadium
Discover the latest indoor and outdoor styles with ideas to inspire, trends to explore, and exclusive show specials

Matariki Night Market 2026

4 July 2026
The Vines Village
A special evening under the stars with live music, food, stargazing and performance to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year

Pink Rhythm & Groove

5 July 2026
Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough
Pink Rhythm & Groove is a lively brass concert in Marlborough featuring Marlborough Brass and the all-female Bras & Brass band, raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research

D’Urville Day Out

18 July 2026
Pelorus Mail Boat, Pier B Havelock Marina
Join the Pelorus Mail Boat for a relaxing two-hour scenic cruise each way on a rare adventure to D’Urville Island

Tribute to Bee Gees, Cliff Richard, Neil Diamond

7 August 2026
Redwood Tavern
The Madsen Brother reunite bringing the greatest hits of larger than life artists with full production and costumes

Blenheim Choral presents Bizet’s Carmen

5 – 6 September 2026
Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough
Blenheim Choral Society presents Bizet’s Carmen at the Whitehaven Theatre, delivering a powerful and memorable evening of opera filled with passion, drama, and iconic music.

Waikawa Boating Club – Women’s Regatta 2026

12 – 13 September 2026
Waikawa Boating Club
New and improved event format, with a great event set in the Marlborough Sounds

Beatlemania On Tour

21 October 2026
Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough
A great night of fun, nostalgia and some of the greatest pop songs ever written, in this tribute show to the Beatles

Garden Marlborough

5-8 November 2026
Blenheim
New Zealand premier garden event showcasing stunning gardens, local food and wine, garden tours, expert talks, and workshops

2027 Events

Classic Fighters Omaka

26th – 28th March 2027
‍Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim
A spectacular biennial air show featuring historic warbirds, re-enactments, and ground displays
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Mussel & Seafood Festival – Havelock

2027 Dates TBC
Havelock, Marlborough
Music, mussels and much more! Sample delicious seafood and other temptations from over 40 different food stalls. Learn culinary secrets from celebrity chef’s and listen to live entertainment on the Gascoigne Wicks Stage. There’s a dedicated Kids Zone to keep the little ones entertained too
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