New Zealand events worth travelling for

When designing luxury journeys through New Zealand, we often anchor itineraries around the country’s most significant events - creating a natural sense of occasion while allowing travel to unfold beyond the main centres and into our regions.

Below is our curated list of New Zealand festivals, cultural celebrations and sporting events we're most excited about in 2026. Bloomoon New Zealand can weave events into bespoke itineraries tailored to individual interests, pacing and travel style - plus take a sneak peak at the George Begg Festival in 2027.

Top 10 New Zealand Events for Itinerary Building

  1. Napier Art Deco Festival
  2. New Zealand Open
  3. Bluff Oyster & Food Festival
  4. Visa Wellington On a Plate
  5. WOW® World of WearableArt
  6. Marlborough Wine & Food Festival
  7. Auckland Arts Festival
  8. Matariki Celebrations
  9. All Blacks Test Matches
  10. Auckland Wine & Food Discovery Festival
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Article published:
January 25, 2026
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