What's On in New Plymouth? News and Events
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- Apr 2018 (7)
April 2018
Taranaki Arts Trail
9 Jun 2018 (Sat) - 11 Jun 2018 (Mon)
Various Locations
The volcanic landscape of Taranaki, with its ring of wild coast beaches, green and pleasant land, myriads of clear streams and bush covered slopes, provides a beautiful backdrop to a fascinating weekend event held annually in June each year. With over 70 artist's participating this year; the artist's studios and workshops are open from 9.30am to 4.30pm for the dates of 9/10/11 June 2018. Admission is free.
Printed brochures are available from taranakiartstrail@gmail.com or at Quality Hotel Plymouth International, New Plymouth.
Printed brochures are available from taranakiartstrail@gmail.com or at Quality Hotel Plymouth International, New Plymouth.
Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival
26 Oct 2018 (Fri) - 4 Nov 2018 (Sun)
Various Locations
We have great pleasure in welcoming you to the 13th Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival. This is one of New Zealand’s friendliest garden festivals and we pride ourselves on the variety of plants we can grow in Taranaki. The Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival is a ten day adventure into the homes of garden gurus throughout the Taranaki region. We offer a unique and friendly experience that will inspire and motivate our visitors to take their gardening skills to a new level. All festival gardens have been assessed by an independent committee to ensure they meet our high standard. We hope you enjoy your time in this beautiful part of the country.
Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular
26 Oct 2018 (Fri) - 4 Nov 2018 (Sun)
Various Locations
Come along to help celebrate 30 years of the Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular (formerly the Rhododendron Festival). New Zealand’s premier spring festival offers a feast of private and public gardens. The festival also offers a mixture of free and paid events, including House and Garden tours, Chapman-Taylor tours, a variety of events and workshops, art on display in gardens, guided walks and festivities.
New Zealand Tattoo & Art Festival
24 Nov 2018 (Sat) - 25 Nov 2018 (Sun)
TSB Stadium in New Plymouth
The best artists in every style of tattooing are coming to New Plymouth to tattoo you! Tattoo appointments can be made by contacting the artists direct - once announced, make sure you include the following in your email, size of tattoo, placement on body, any reference pics you have & your budget, lots artists will also be doing walk up tattoos all weekend long.
TSB Festival of Lights
16 Dec 2018 (Sun) - 5 Feb 2019 (Tue)
Pukekura Park, Fillis Street, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Each summer the TSB Bank Festival of Lights transforms Pukekura Park, one of New Zealand's premier botanical gardens, into a magical illuminated night-time wonderland of multi-coloured lights gleaming amongst the trees, attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year. Come and be wowed by the live night-time entertainment from national and international performers, stunning lighting features, a fantastic mix of daytime activities for children and families, twilight movies in the park and pop-up performance features.
Americarna
20 Feb 2019 (Wed) - 23 Feb 2019 (Sat)
Devon Street, New Plymouth
Celebrating American Classics
WOMAD
15 Mar 2019 (Fri) - 17 Mar 2019 (Sun)
TSB Bowl of Brooklands, Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
This international festival brings together artists from all over the globe for a vibrant showcase of the world's many forms of music, arts, and dance. It all takes place in the stunning TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth which is frequently described by visitors and performers as one of the most beautiful venues in the world.
