Your weekly guide to the best things to do this weekend in New Plymouth: what’s on, where to go and where to eat. Fine weather is on the cards, so it’s a good weekend to get outdoors. Here’s the plan for Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October.
Updated live from the forecast. Pop back closer to the weekend for the sharpest read.
This weekend’s weather
FriFog17°8° 0%
SatLight drizzle17°12° 18%
SunOvercast16°13° 8%
Weather data: Open-Meteo
What’s on this weekend
SAT24
Flamingo Pier | Woven TogetherMusic
8:00pmFlamingo Pier bring their full live band home to celebrate the release of their new album, Woven Together, on a six-date New Zealand tour (R18).
FRI23
Beatlemania on TourMusic
8:00pmA Beatles tribute show at TSB Showplace.
FRI23
The WarratahsMusic
7:00pmA live band night at The New Plymouth Club.
FRI23
Mason Bailey QuartetMusic
8:00pmA jazz evening at Mike's Bistro & Taproom.
SAT24
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer & FriendsMusic
6:30pmA dub and roots night at Goldie Cafe & Wine Bar, with more dates listed.
ALLWKND
Centuria Taranaki Garden FestivalMarkets
Gardens across TaranakiThe festival, now in its 39th year, showcases private and public gardens across the region alongside events and workshops.
Nestled along the riverbank, the Te Henui Walkway offers breathtaking views and hidden gems waiting to be explored. Discover what makes this stroll unforgettable!
Uncover the hidden gems of Barrett Domain's serene bush walks and picturesque lagoon, where nature's tranquility awaits your exploration. Discover more about this enchanting destination.
Keen to explore a vibrant skatepark filled with exciting features and a welcoming community? Discover why Marfell Skatepark in New Plymouth is a must-visit!
With its vibrant fields, playgrounds, and community spirit, Vogeltown Park is the perfect spot for sports enthusiasts—discover the exciting events waiting for you!
Worked out for the city’s exact location and updated automatically: first and last light, golden hours, where the sun and moon are right now, and the 7 days ahead.
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
19:48
Daylight
13h 19m
12 am6 amnoon6 pm12 am
First light
06:02
Golden hr am
06:28–06:55
Solar noon
13:08
Golden hr pm
19:21–19:48
Last light
20:14
Sun & moon in the sky now · facing north
Sun’s path todayMoon’s path
New Plymouth sunrise and sunset this week
This week: Daylight is getting longer by about 2 minutes a day this week.
Day
Sunrise
Sunset
Daylight
Today · Wed 21 Oct
06:28
19:48
13h 19m
Thu 22 Oct
06:27
19:49
13h 21m (+2 min)
Fri 23 Oct
06:26
19:50
13h 24m (+2 min)
Sat 24 Oct
06:24
19:51
13h 26m (+2 min)
Sun 25 Oct
06:23
19:52
13h 29m (+2 min)
Mon 26 Oct
06:22
19:53
13h 31m (+2 min)
Tue 27 Oct
06:20
19:54
13h 33m (+2 min)
About these times
Sunrise and sunset times for New Plymouth are calculated from the city’s location and update automatically each day. Knowing the exact times helps with planning sunrise walks, photography, fishing, tramping and getting home before dark. The daylight bar and table above show today’s first light, sunrise, solar noon, sunset and last light, plus the times for the week ahead. All times are New Zealand local time for a flat horizon, so hills or tall buildings can delay sunrise or bring sunset a little earlier.
Sunrise, sunset and twilight times are calculated for New Plymouth using standard astronomical formulae. Times are New Zealand local time for a flat, unobstructed horizon and are approximate. Sun and moon positions are worked out in your browser from the same location and are accurate to about a degree.
This weekend in New Plymouth you can pick from weather-matched things to do, the events on this weekend, and the best spots to eat, all rounded up on this page and updated live from the forecast.
What’s on this weekend in New Plymouth?
The “What’s on this weekend” section above lists this weekend’s events in New Plymouth, concerts, markets, theatre and more, each with its date and venue.
What can I do this weekend in New Plymouth if it’s raining?
On wet weekends we lean the picks towards indoor options in New Plymouth such as museums, galleries and covered attractions. The weather block at the top shows the weekend forecast so you can plan around it.
Are there markets this weekend in New Plymouth?
Any markets running this weekend in New Plymouth show up in the events section above, tagged so they’re easy to find alongside the weekend’s other happenings.
Are there free things to do this weekend in New Plymouth?
Often, yes. Many of New Plymouth’s museums, galleries, parks and markets are free to enter, and the free picks are highlighted in each weekend’s round-up.
What can families do this weekend in New Plymouth?
For families this weekend, look to New Plymouth’s playgrounds, beaches and daytime community events, and the weekend picks call out the family-friendly options.
How often is the New Plymouth weekend guide updated?
Every Friday morning. We rebuild the guide each week for the coming Friday to Sunday, with the latest events, weather-matched things to do, and current picks for eating out.