Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival
October 2023
Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival is a festival with a difference, one uniquely focused on inclusion, access and authenticity, and designed to use the arts to explore what it means to be of Te Tairāwhiti.
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When in Tairāwhiti, you can expect the unexpected.
With a calendar of year-round entertainment and experiences to delight you, the land of the first light is a fun-filled destination that offers something for everyone.
There's a range of events throughout the year which appeal to anyone and everyone. Kick off the new year at the legendary Rhythm and Vines Music Festival, enjoy the annual Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival which takes place October every year. Bring in Summer the right way over Labour Weekend with The Longline Classic & the First Light Food & Wine Festival.
The Gisborne Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9.30am, and be sure to keep an eye on Gizzy Local for the most up to date local event information.
Because with every season, there’s always a reason to escape to the East Coast.
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The Longline Classic
21 October 2023
Bringing people together from all over the country to metaphorically set the Longline in Tairāwhiti Gisborne
First Light Wine & Food Festival
22 October 2023
Tairāwhiti's premier wine event held at Labour Weekend each year
First Light Marathon
20 January 2024
Be the first in the world to greet the new day as you race along the coast.
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The Chardonnay Affair
2024 dates TBC
Enjoy Gisborne's finest chardonnays in an array of sumptuous events
Gisborne Farmers Market
Saturdays
Where locals and visitors alike gather to get their fix of the region’s tastiest treats
Gizzy Local
All year round
For more local event information and stories to connect you with our people and our place, be sure to check out the Gizzy Local.
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GREAT VENUES WITH A RANGE OF EVENTS
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Smash Palace
Smash Palace is all about good times with great live music, delicious drinks + food and awesome locals. It's also a function venue like no other!
Siduri Wine Bar & Deli
Organic and biodynamic wines of the world with a side of food, music, art & good vibes.
Dome Cinema
Enjoy a range of events from movies, blues nights & unique gigs.
