Palmerston North
Palmerston North City offers the sophistication and diversity of a major city with all the freedom and space of a provincial centre. Enjoy museums, cafes, and the vibrant arts scene.
The city of Palmerston North is bordered by the Tararua and Ruahine mountain ranges, spectacularly divided by the Te Apiti – Manawatu Gorge.
Museums, heritage collections and art galleries are prominent, and go hand in hand with the colourful array of cafes and dining options. Visit the New Zealand Rugby Museum and go on a journey to discover the story behind the sport that shaped New Zealand. See some of the world’s rarest rugby artefacts, and learn about our rugby greats.
A year-round calendar of events keeps the city alive and humming, from motorsport mayhem, to urban festivals of creativity and music that bring the streets alive with their colour and sounds. Accommodation options are wide and varied.
An interNationaly recognised theatre scene provides entertainment for all genres, while the local music scene thrives with a mixture of mainstream and ‘underground’ venues that cater to wide and varied tastes.
Content courtesy of Tourism NZ
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The Square, Palmerston NorthThu 28 Jan 2021 5:00PM / Food, Gourmet, WineFood Trucks & Music In the Square Palmy! come relax and try food from the best of the best in food trucks from the lower north island! Thai, burgers, pizza, doughnuts, wings, ice cream, dutch pancakes, Mexican, ... more
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Palmerston North's premier stand-up comedy open mic returns for the new year, featuring local favourites and some out-of-town guests! January MCs: 14th: Nathan Cross (Palmy's Best Male Comedian 2020) 28th: Patch ... more
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Feilding & District Art Centre, Feilding, Feilding and DistrictSun 10 Jan 2021 2:00PM / Contemporary ArtJoin us at the Feilding and District Art Society for our Art Affair - Cash and Carry exhibition. Open daily - including Anniversary Weekend. A variety of original art for sale by eight talented local artists. Buy the ... more
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This is your chance to learn stand up comedy right here in Palmerston North! - Have you ever been told you should be on stage? - Is stand up on your “Bucket List” or an outstanding New Years Resolution? - Always ... more
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YMCA Palmerston North Recreation Centre, Palmerston NorthTue 12 Jan 2021 6:00PM / Fun Runs & Walks7KM/3KM Run or walk on seven consecutive Tuesdays beginning 12 January 2020. Enter on the night, cash only. A well-earned banana and sausage will be waiting at the finish line. For more info, see our website ... more
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The Garden at Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston NorthWed 17 Feb 2021 8:00PM / Cabaret, BurlesqueThe Garden February 17 | Beacon by Lola and Friends | Ripple Effect Beacon by Lola and Friends “A little bit of magic, and a whole lot of laughs”. Theatre Review Like a moth to a flame, be drawn to The ... more
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Cafe Royale, Palmerston NorthSat 13 Feb 2021 6:30PM / Drag PerformanceMalgra's Valentines Bingo - with Ruby Dax Its the weekend of Love, Come and join us for a wonderful night of laughter and naughtiness while Ruby Spins her balls. We are asking that people reserve their spot by ... more
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The Garden at Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston NorthThu 18 Feb 2021 8:00PM / Music FestivalsExperience glorious songbird Julia Deans in an intimate solo performance. “Masterful performance.” 13th Floor Julia Deans was the lead singer of Kiwi rock band Fur Patrol, best known for their smash hit ... more
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The Garden at Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston NorthSat 20 Feb 2021 7:30PM / Cabaret, BurlesqueIt's the last call of the Festival, and the last chance to celebrate alongside our Festival artists with an excellent line up of performances. The Wake Up Relentless drums, massive guitars and beautiful ... more
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The Garden at Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston NorthSat 20 Feb 2021 11:00AM / Family EntertainmentKiwibop are a high-energy original music performance duo from Aotearoa, featuring Amy Hunt and Annie Dalzell. Kiwibop will perform live music loved by young people and their families as part of our Whānau Day on ... more
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The Garden at Te Marae o Hine, Palmerston NorthSat 20 Feb 2021 12:00PM / Family Entertainment“Our festival Favourite”. The Times UK “He teases his giggling audience and the more he takes the mickey the more they laugh. A most charismatic clown”. Time Out UK For the first time in history ... more
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Palmerston North Central Library, Palmerston NorthFri 19 Feb 2021 6:30PM / Contemporary ArtPoesía sin fronteras / Poetry Without Borders and From the 4410 to the 4412 Poesía sin fronteras / Poetry Without Borders Produced by Charles Olsen Curated by Dave Bonta Film and poetry featuring international ... more
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Palmerston North Central Library, Palmerston NorthSat 20 Feb 2021 3:00PM / Public Talks & ToursThe Tree of Strangers explores the consequences of New Zealand’s forced adoption laws. Author Barbara Sumner is an outspoken critic of New Zealand’s adoption laws. Her memoir The Tree of Strangers explores the ... more
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Snails: Artist Run Space, Palmerston NorthThu 18 Feb 2021 6:00PM / Theatre“Atkins is a giving and entertaining solo performer”. Theatre Review POTLUCK is a story-telling dinner party like no other. Prepare for a cosy dinner experience where the food and stories are supplied by you - the ... more
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Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History, Palmerston NorthSat 20 Feb 2021 8:45PM / Theatre“... An original, suspenseful and genuinely moving script showcasing the talents of two amazing actors. I didn’t move for 90 mins.” WINNER: Best Theatre, Auckland Fringe Festival 2020 WINNER: PANNZ Tour Ready ... more
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Adapted and written by George Isherwood and Debra Mulholland Performed by Mikel O'Connell Directed by Debra Mulholland King Lear's Fool is a solo performance, written for a single fool, based on the tragedy written ... more
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A brand new comedy show to Palmy featuring our best comedic talent from around the region! Power Hour does exactly what it says in the title. An hour long show that's packed to the gunnels with punchlines. No faff and no ... more
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“... An original, suspenseful and genuinely moving script showcasing the talents of two amazing actors. I didn’t move for 90 mins.” WINNER: Best Theatre, Auckland Fringe Festival 2020 WINNER: PANNZ Tour Ready ... more
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Square Edge, Palmerston NorthWed 17 Feb 2021 11:00AM / TheatreA mask performance workshop designed for community members with little or no performance experience, which will also appeal to local actors. The focus of the workshops is on expressive and half-masks. Running across four ... more
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Square Edge, Palmerston NorthSat 20 Feb 2021 6:00PM / Theatre“...PAT offer audiences a play with intelligent, honest, human and relatable Asian characters”. Theatre Scenes Not Woman Enough - Fresh Off the Page Workshop & Play reading By Proudly Asian Theatre Written by ... more
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The Stomach, Palmerston NorthSat 20 Feb 2021 8:00PM / Music FestivalsSupporting world-class music, made by local artists. An all ages showcase featuring excellent original musicians from Papaioea and the Manawatū, hosted by The Stomach: Creative Sounds. VENUE: The Stomach AKA ... more
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Live Modular Synth and projected imagery. 409 presents: Circles and Gates Live Modular Synth performers performing free-form music in reaction to live projected imagery. The imagery is in turn mixed, reacting to ... more
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Globe Theatre, Palmerston NorthFri 19 Feb 2021 9:00PM / Music Festivals“Epic in its reach both thematically and musically”. Muzic.net.nz A three-part concept album performed within an immersive digital environment. Infinity Forever is a three-part concept album/live ... more
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Globe Theatre, Palmerston NorthWed 17 Feb 2021 7:00PM / Theatre“Angie Farrow has delivered a fine anthology of tried and tested short plays, many of them winning multiple awards, and all of them sharp, witty, and profound”. Theatre Review Four short plays that explore ... more
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The Dark Room, Palmerston NorthWed 17 Feb 2021 3:30PM / Family & LifestyleJoin Debra and learn how to adapt and then perform a story on stage! This workshop series guides young participants through the process of adapting a classic fairytale to create a brand new unique Papaioea-inspired ... more