New Year Events in Otago
As we say goodbye to 2024, it’s time to embrace the new year with excitement and unforgettable moments.
From spectacular fireworks displays, scenic cruises across our stunning harbours and thrilling race days, to lively festivals, epic concerts and vibrant parties, we’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate New Year’s across Aotearoa.
Check out our list below to find the perfect event to welcome 2025 in style. Travelling to Australia for New Year’s? Be sure to check out our sister site for top events there too!
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Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 2025
The annual Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa (formerly Hamilton…
F.A.W.C! - Summer 2025
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Heath Franklin's Chopper - The Last Hard Bastard on Earth
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Printopia Festival of Original Print
Immerse yourself in the excitement of Auckland’s annual three-day…
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra 2025 Season
Music has the power to make us feel and make us think. It connects us,…
Greg Johnson - 30th Anniversary Tour - Vine Street Stories
Greg Johnson returns from Los Angeles in April 2025 for a special six-date…
2025 Manawatu Walking Festival
The 2025 Manawatu Walking Festival will take you throughout the city, along…
Bohemian Baroque Concert Tour
Baroque Music Community and Educational Trust of New Zealand presents:Bohemian…
The Goat Adventure Run & Tussock Traverse
Embrace the wild spirit of Tongariro National Park with two iconic events that…
Sound Journey with Sika
Inspired by the music and stories of ancestors and gods I have reshaped my…
Alien Weaponry Nationwide Tour March 2025
Fresh off an exhaustive North American tour, sensational thrash metal band…
International Akaroa Music Festival
Come and join us for the 18th International Akaroa Music Festival split…
Port of Tauranga 62nd National Jazz Festival
Port of Tauranga 62nd National Jazz Festival 7 – 21 April 2025 The Port…
New Plymouth Operatic Society
New Plymouth Operatic Society Since reforming in 1952, New Plymouth Operatic…
Nick Hyde - "New Horizons" Album Release Tour
Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at…
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