What’s On in Palmerston North

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs and markets in Palmerston North

This week · 31 August – 6 September 2026
🎵 Live Music & Nightlife
Mel Parsons: Castle Hill Album Release Tour

Sun 6 Sep · Globe Theatre

The singer-songwriter plays the Globe with her band as part of a seven-date national theatre tour for her new album Castle Hill.

Stepping Stone Blues Band

Sat 5 Sep · Palmerston North Cosmopolitan Club

The band play their first night at the Cossie Club with electric blues and blues-infused classic rock.

Palmerston North Choral Society: Shaky Places

Sat 5 Sep · Pathways St Andrews Presbyterian Church

The society performs Shaky Places, a set of New Zealand poems arranged for choir by Felicia Edgecombe.

Holy Grail Presents: Back to School

Fri 4 Sep · Holy Grail

A school-themed fancy dress night marking the end of mid-semester study.

Holy Grail Presents: Sonny Santos

Sat 5 Sep · Holy Grail

Wellington DJ Sonny Santos plays a late set running from classics through to chart toppers.

St Peter’s Lunchtime Concert: Tuesday Tunes

Tue 1 Sep · St Peter’s Anglican Church

A lunchtime folk concert in the church, starting at 12.15pm.

💪 Sports, Fitness & Wellness
Capital Pro Wrestling: Final Destination

Sat 5 Sep · Globe Theatre

CPW crowns a new Heavyweight Champion, with Dusty Bridges facing Blade Lennox in the tournament final.

Seniors Resistance Band Classes

Mon 31 Aug · HOW² Palmerston North

A low-impact strength session using resistance bands, aimed at older adults.

Swiss Ball Fitness

Mon 31 Aug · HOW² Palmerston North

A midday core and balance class built around the Swiss ball.

Mat Conditioning, Pilates-inspired

Tue 1 Sep · HOW² Palmerston North

A Pilates-inspired mat class focused on core conditioning.

Beginners’ Karate Classes

Mon 31 Aug · Square Edge

A weekly evening karate class for people new to the martial art.

🎭 Arts, Culture & Performance
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Thu 3 Sep · Regent on Broadway

The Roald Dahl musical runs at the Regent from Thursday to Saturday, staged by the local producers behind Matilda and Chicago.

Fiddler on the Roof Senior

Wed 2 Sep · Centrepoint Theatre

Broadway Senior’s cast of older performers stage Fiddler on the Roof, with afternoon shows running through to Sunday.

Improv for Life

Mon 31 Aug · Centrepoint Theatre

A weekly Monday evening improvisation session at Centrepoint.

Social Dancing

Tue 1 Sep · Senior Citizens Hall

A weekly social dance evening at the Senior Citizens Hall.

🍴 Food, Drink & Markets
Feilding Farmers’ Market

Fri 4 Sep · Manchester Square, Feilding

The award-winning market runs every Friday from 9am to 1.30pm with locally crafted wines, cheeses and meats.

Hokowhitu Village Farmers’ Market

Sun 6 Sep · Hokowhitu Village, Albert Street

Held on the first and third Sunday of the month from 9am to 1pm, with artisan treats, local produce, street food and live music.

Highbury Flea Market

Sun 6 Sep · Highbury Shopping Centre carpark

A Sunday flea market from 7am to 1pm with produce, freshly baked Māori bread and cooked food.

Sanson Flea Market

Sun 6 Sep · Sanson

Antiques, collectables and locally made crafts every Sunday from 7.30am to 1.30pm on the corner of State Highway One and Three.

🎓 Workshops, Classes & Talks
Paul Henry Unlocked

Wed 2 Sep · Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre

The broadcaster brings his live show to the Conference & Function Centre for one night.

Open Dance Classes

Wed 2 Sep · Corps de Burlesque

Open dance classes at the Corps de Burlesque studio, starting at 6pm.

MSD Disability Allowance Information Session

Mon 31 Aug · EASIE Living Store

An information session on the Disability Allowance, held at the EASIE Living store.

👪 Family & Kids
Pre-Schooler Trampolining Exclusive Sessions

Mon 31 Aug · Cloud 9 Trampoline Park

Morning sessions with the park set aside for pre-schoolers, also running on Tuesday.

Saturday Littlie Sessions

Sat 5 Sep · Cloud 9 Trampoline Park

An early Saturday session reserved for the youngest jumpers.

😂 Comedy
Manish Latch: Why Am I Like This?

Fri 4 Sep · Globe Theatre

The stand-up returns to Palmerston North for one night with his most personal show yet.

🤝 Community & Social
Welcoming Week Community Planting

Sun 6 Sep · Whakarongo Wetlands

A community planting morning at the Whakarongo wetlands, with native plants ready to go in the ground.

Coming up later this month
The Taming of the Shrew

Wed 9 Sep · Globe Theatre

Shakespeare’s comedy comes to the Globe Theatre stage.

Manawatū Turbos v Taranaki

Thu 10 Sep · Central Energy Trust Arena

The Turbos host Taranaki in the NPC, kicking off at 7.10pm.

Paint and Wine Night: A Spring Walk

Thu 10 Sep · Essence Cafe and Bar

A Bob Ross inspired guided painting session at Essence.

Housing Public Meeting with Tangi Utikere and Kieran McAnulty

Fri 11 Sep · Globe Theatre

A public meeting on housing hosted at the Globe Theatre.

Fabric-a-brac 2026

Sat 12 Sep · Crossroads

A market of preloved fabric, yarn, patterns and haberdashery.

It’s Showtime: Songs of Stage and Screen

Sat 12 Sep · Pathways St Andrews Presbyterian Church

An afternoon concert of songs drawn from musicals and film.

Shakespeare with Jonathon Hendry

Sun 20 Sep · Centrepoint Theatre

A Shakespeare workshop led by director Jonathon Hendry, starting at 9am.

Sources: Eventfinda and Manawatū NZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.

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Frequently asked questions

What’s on in Palmerston North this week?

The What’s On calendar lists concerts, markets, sport, theatre, exhibitions and community events happening across Palmerston North this week, each with its date and venue.

What events are coming up in Palmerston North?

Upcoming events in Palmerston North, from gigs and festivals to markets and sport, are listed in date order on the calendar, so you can see what’s ahead at a glance.

Are there free events in Palmerston North?

Plenty. Markets, exhibitions and community days in Palmerston North are often free, and they appear alongside ticketed events in the calendar so free options are easy to spot.

Where can I find live music and gigs in Palmerston North?

Live music, gigs and club nights across Palmerston North are grouped in the calendar under their own heading, with the venue and date for each so you can plan a night out.

How do I find family-friendly events in Palmerston North?

Markets, festivals and daytime community events in Palmerston North are generally suitable for all ages, so look for these in the calendar for family-friendly outings.

How often is the Palmerston North events calendar updated?

Regularly. We refresh the Palmerston North What’s On calendar as new events are announced, so it stays current from week to week.