Wairarapa Autumn Events
You might think things are winding down but there's still plenty of fabulous Wairarapa events to choose from!
Take a look at what's coming up during Autumn below, or see more great events here.
Apple & Pear picking at Molewood Orchard
Every weekend until early June, Greytown
Spend an hour or two wandering down rows of trees picking your own delicious apples and pears! Bring a bucket, basket or bag, and a picnic lunch to enjoy on the Molewood Meadows.
Nairobi Trio - New Zealands Favourite Jazz Entertainers
Thursday 2 May, Carterton Events Centre
Always playing to the crowd, Nairobi trio showcase skillfully crafted original material and reimagined standards, all delivered in their inimitable style.
Steve Carlin and the Rodger Fox Big Band - Hits of the Ratpack
Saturday 4 May, Carterton Events Centre
Experience the raw power of the full 17-piece big band, accompanied by NZ's expert crooner Steve Carlin, as they re-create the magic of the Rat Pack through hits such as New York, New York, Mack the Knife, Fly me to the Moon and more.
Featherston Booktown Karukatea Festival 2024
Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 May
The annual Featherston Booktown festival is a wonderful event filled with books, ideas, conversations, workshops, stories, provocation and inspiration enjoyed by all ages with a line-up of inspiring presenters across many events.
Harvest Moon - Timeless Americana and Country Music
Saturday 11 May, Carterton Events Centre
This talented band, comprised of well-known musicians with five years of tight-knit collaboration, brings a signature style that's a delightful journey through American music, firmly rooted in the country genre.
Hogsnort Bulldogs Goodtime Show
Saturday 18 May, Carterton Events Centre
Still continuing to regularly perform an energetic and fun-filled show, a band that includes original stars from the sixties and seventies hit bands, Hogsnort Rupert, Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band and Dave and the Dynamos.
NZTrio: Triptych 1 - Unquiet Dream
Tuesday 23 May, Waihinga Centre Martinborough
Bringing together three incredibly accomplished artists: Amalia Hall (violin), Ashley Brown (cello) and Sarah Watkins (guest pianist), every NZTrio performance powerfully reaffirms the importance and cathartic nature of a live musical experience in today's digital world.
Wairarapa Film Festival
Thursday 23 May - Sunday 26 May, Regent 3 Cinemas Masterton
Celebrate local film and filmmakers with rangatahi filmmaking and wet-plate photography workshops, free community screenings, and film screenings with special guests and seminars presented by film industry professionals.
Mangatainoka Motors Brit & Euro Car Day
Sunday 26 May, Tui Brewery
The impressive line up British and European cars on display at Tui Brewery makes for a great day out along with tasty food, ale, brewery tours and much more!
We Mavericks NZ Single Release Tour
Sunday 26 May, Carterton Events Centre
We Mavericks make a triumphant return to Aotearoa New Zealand in celebration of their new release "All This Noise", performing a carefully curated collection of tracks from their forthcoming album.
NZSO - Schubert & Beethoven Quartet
Friday 31 May, Carterton Events Centre
Four NZSO players whisk us through the ages via the most classic of chamber music ensembles – the string quartet.
Take a look at what else is on across the region.
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