What’s On in New Plymouth

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Taranaki

This week · 9–15 June 2026
🛍️ Markets & night markets
Record Fair

Sat 13 Jun · Senior Citizens Hall

Crate-diggers and music lovers can browse stalls of vinyl records, CDs and music memorabilia.

The Foreshore Market

Sat 13 Jun · New Plymouth Foreshore

A regular Saturday market on the city foreshore with local food, produce and handmade goods.

🎵 Live music & gigs
Sing and Swing!

Sat 13 Jun · St Andrews New Plymouth

An afternoon variety concert of song and swing-era favourites at St Andrews.

Open Mic

Thu 11 Jun · Mike’s Bistro & Taproom

The venue’s weekly open mic night welcoming local musicians, singers and performers to the stage.

🍴 Food & dining
Four Course Dinner & Juno Gin Pairings

Thu 11 Jun · Haukai Bistro & Bar

A four-course dinner matched with Taranaki’s Juno Gin for an evening of food and drink pairings.

⚽ Sport & outdoors
Taranaki Airs v Whai

Fri 12 Jun · TSB Stadium

The Taranaki Airs take on the Whai in a National Basketball League fixture at TSB Stadium.

😂 Comedy
Skits ’n’ Giggles – Comedy Night

Fri 12 Jun · Asgard

A night of live stand-up and sketch comedy at Asgard in New Plymouth.

👪 Family & free
Nature Cleanup – Waiwhakaiho (World Environment Day)

Fri 12 Jun · Te Rewa Rewa Car Park

A free community cleanup along the Waiwhakaiho River marking World Environment Day.

🎓 Workshops & talks
Your Gut and Your Mood

Fri 12 Jun · New Plymouth Care Cafe

A wellbeing talk exploring the link between gut health and mood.

Coming up later this month
In Other Words

Thu 18 Jun · TSB Theatre

A touring theatre production staged at the TSB Theatre, TSB Showplace.

27 Club

Fri 19 Jun · TSB Theatre

A concert celebrating the music of legendary artists who died at 27.

Drag Queen Bingo with Anita Wigl’it

Fri 19 Jun · The New Plymouth Club

A night of bingo and entertainment hosted by drag performer Anita Wigl’it.

Life in One Chord – An Evening with Shayne Carter

Sat 20 Jun · Theatre Royal

Musician and author Shayne Carter performs and shares stories at the Theatre Royal.

Quickdraw!

Sat 20 Jun · New Plymouth Little Theatre

An improvised comedy show at the New Plymouth Little Theatre.

Egmont Village Mid Winter Fun Run/Walk 2026

Sun 21 Jun · Egmont Village School

A community mid-winter fun run and walk starting from Egmont Village School.

Sources: Eventfinda and Venture Taranaki. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.