What’s On in Palmerston North

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

This week · 3–9 June 2026
🎵 Live music & gigs
Fête De La Musique 2026 – Opening Programme

Sat 6 Jun · Globe Theatre

The Globe joins the worldwide Make Music Day, kicking off with an afternoon variety programme from 2pm.

Fête De La Musique 2026 – Blues Session

Sat 6 Jun · Globe Theatre

A blues-focused set as part of the all-day Globe celebration, kicking off from 6pm.

Fête De La Musique 2026 ft. Sam Manzanza & His Afro Beat Band

Sat 6 Jun · Globe Theatre

Veteran Wellington percussionist Sam Manzanza brings West African afrobeat grooves to the Globe stage from 7pm.

Fête De La Musique 2026 ft. La Mer

Sat 6 Jun · Globe Theatre

French chanson group La Mer headline the evening Globe set from 8pm.

Holy Grail Presents Mikey J

Fri 5 Jun · Holy Grail

Late-night DJ set at the Holy Grail bar on Broadway from 11pm.

Holy Grail Presents Hurricane

Sat 6 Jun · Holy Grail

Saturday night DJ set at the Holy Grail on Broadway from 11pm.

Six To Sixty Choir

Mon 8 Jun · Globe Theatre

Weekly community-choir session at the Globe – newcomers of all ages welcome from 7pm.

NZSO Romeo & Juliet

Tue 9 Jun · Regent on Broadway

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Prokofiev’s sweeping Romeo & Juliet score at the Regent from 7:30pm.

🛍️ Markets & night markets
Feilding Craft Market

Fri 5 – Sat 6 Jun · Manfeild Park Stadium

A two-day indoor craft market at Manfeild Park featuring handmade goods from Manawatū makers.

Feilding Farmers’ Market

Fri 5 Jun · Manchester Square, Feilding

The weekly farmers’ market in central Feilding, running 8:30am–1pm with fresh produce, cheeses and baked goods.

Highbury Flea Market

Sun 7 Jun · Highbury Shopping Centre

Weekly Sunday flea market at the Highbury Shopping Centre carpark, 7am–2pm.

Hokowhitu Farmers’ Market

Sun 7 Jun · Hokowhitu Village

First-Sunday farmers’ market at Hokowhitu Village on Albert Street, 9am–1pm.

🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
Nicola Cheeseman is Back

Until Sun 14 Jun · Centrepoint Theatre

A solo comedic theatre piece by Nicola Cheeseman in its final fortnight at Centrepoint.

Whāia te Rēhia: Haka Theatre with Kauri Williams

Mon 8 Jun · Centrepoint Theatre

A haka theatre workshop and performance led by Kauri Williams at Centrepoint from 4pm.

⚽ Sport & outdoors
Reti Rapa Roller Derby – Double Header

Sat 6 Jun · Arena 3

A double-header roller derby bout at Arena 3, starting 12:30pm.

🍴 Food & dining
Paint and Wine Night – Moon on the Water

Thu 4 Jun · Essence Cafe and Bar

A guided paint-and-wine evening at Essence, painting a Moon on the Water scene from 6:30pm.

🎓 Workshops & talks
Changing Our Relationships – Evening Meditation

Wed 3 Jun · Amitabha Buddhist Centre

Weekly Wednesday-evening meditation class exploring Buddhist teachings on relationships, from 7pm.

Changing Our Relationships – Lunchtime Meditation

Thu 4 Jun · Amitabha Buddhist Centre

Lunchtime meditation session from 12:15pm at the Amitabha Buddhist Centre.

Coming up later this month
Hotel Tropicana

Fri 12 Jun · Globe Theatre

Cabaret-burlesque show at the Globe Theatre from 8pm.

Sports Fest 2026

Sat 13 Jun · Massey University Recreation Centre

A day of multi-sport tournaments at the Massey Rec Centre from 9am.

Sunday Matinee Series – Papaioea Trio

Sun 14 Jun · Globe Theatre

Classical chamber-music matinee performed by the Papaioea Trio from 2:30pm.

Forever Friends – Unity Singers

Sun 14 Jun · Regent on Broadway

Variety concert by the Unity Singers at the Regent from 2pm.

Ramblings of a Busy Mind

6 – 29 Jun · Feilding & District Art Centre

A solo art exhibition running through June at the Feilding & District Art Centre.

Winter Solstice

Sat 20 Jun · Gorge Quarter Store

A Manawatū Winter Solstice gathering at the Gorge Quarter Store.

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