What’s On in Palmerston North

Mon 10 Aug · Centrepoint Theatre

A weekly Monday evening improvisation course running at Centrepoint Theatre.

Tue 11 Aug · Senior Citizens Hall

A regular Tuesday evening social dance session open to newcomers and experienced dancers alike.

Wed 12 Aug · Corps de Burlesque

Drop-in dance classes at the Corps de Burlesque studio in central Palmerston North.

Wed 12 Aug · The Hall @ Whakarongo

A weekly Wednesday night Scottish country dancing club session at Whakarongo.

Fri 14 Aug · Dance Collective Manawatū

A Friday evening line dancing class at Dance Collective Manawatū.

Sat 15 Aug · Fly Palmy Arena

Competitive ballroom dancers gather at Fly Palmy Arena for the Rose City championships, which run across the weekend.

Sat 15 Aug · Centrepoint Theatre

School improv teams compete at Centrepoint Theatre for a place at the national Theatresports finals.

Sat 15 Aug · Central Energy Trust Arena

The Turbos host Otago at Central Energy Trust Arena in the 2026 NPC.

Mon 10 Aug · Square Edge

A Monday evening beginners’ karate class held at Square Edge Community Arts.

Wed 12 Aug · Amitabha Buddhist Centre

An evening guided meditation class opening a new series at the Amitabha Buddhist Centre.

Thu 13 Aug · Hokowhitu School

The same beginners’ karate programme, run on Thursday evenings at Hokowhitu School.

Thu 13 Aug · Amitabha Buddhist Centre

The same meditation series run as a lunchtime session on Thursdays.

Sun 16 Aug · Amitabha Buddhist Centre

A Sunday morning introductory meditation course at the Amitabha Buddhist Centre.

Wed 12 Aug · Neighbourhood Bar & Restaurant

A weekly Wednesday pub quiz at Neighbourhood on Broadway Avenue.

Wed 12 Aug · Feilding Saleyards

The annual hogget sale at Feilding Saleyards doubles as a fundraiser for the Cancer Society.

Thu 13 Aug · Munch on Broadway

A Thursday evening quiz night at Munch on Broadway.

Sat 15 Aug · The House Next Door

A Saturday morning fundraising garage sale at The House Next Door.

Sat 15 Aug · Te Āhuru Mōwai, Feilding

Manawatū Community Hub Libraries host an adults-only murder mystery evening at Te Āhuru Mōwai in Feilding.

Thu 13 Aug · Essence Cafe and Bar

A guided painting session recreating Banksy’s Balloon Girl, held at Essence cafe and bar.

Fri 14 Aug · Manchester Square, Feilding

The award-winning Friday market fills Manchester Square with local produce, cheeses, meats and artisan goods.

Sun 16 Aug · Highbury Shopping Centre

A Sunday morning flea market with fresh produce, Māori bread and cooked food stalls.

Sun 16 Aug · Sanson

Antiques, collectables and locally made crafts every Sunday at the corner of State Highways One and Three.

Mon 10 Aug · Regent on Broadway

The British comedian and QI panellist brings his stand-up show to the Regent on Broadway.

Tue 11 Aug · Globe Theatre

Australian comedian Kirsty Webeck performs her show Lost For Words at the Globe Theatre.

Thu 13 Aug · PN Conference & Function Centre

The nurse-turned-comedian brings her Infectious tour to the Palmerston North Conference & Function Centre.

Fri 14 Aug · Holy Grail

A late-night club set from Sonny Santos at Holy Grail on Broadway Avenue.

Sat 15 Aug · Holy Grail

Tony G takes over the decks at Holy Grail for the Saturday late session.

Sun 16 Aug · PN Cosmopolitan Club

An afternoon tribute show covering hits from Grease, Jersey Boys and The Beach Boys at the Cosmopolitan Club.

Mon 10 Aug · Cloud 9 Trampoline Park

Morning sessions at Cloud 9 reserved for pre-schoolers and their caregivers.

Sat 15 Aug · Cloud 9 Trampoline Park

A weekend version of the little-kids-only trampoline session, held on Saturday mornings.

Sun 16 Aug · Cloud 9 Trampoline Park

A quieter, low-stimulation jump session at Cloud 9 designed for sensory-sensitive visitors.

Mon 10 Aug · Mabel Vickers

A Monday evening pottery course running across eight weeks at the Mabel Vickers studio.

Thu 13 Aug · Palmerston North City Library

An evening workshop at the City Library covering funding options for community groups and projects.

Fri 14 Aug · Nero Restaurant

An Eye Institute education seminar held at Nero Restaurant, with registration required.

Thu 13 Aug · Globe Theatre

A documentary screening at the Globe Theatre following a group of young climate activists.

Wed 19 Aug · Jax Workshop

A UV paint party evening at Jax Workshop themed Trip Down the Rainbow Highway.

Thu 20 Aug · Distinction Hotel

Travel operators and agents showcase holiday options at the Distinction Hotel and Conference Centre.

From Thu 20 Aug · Globe Theatre

The Manawatū Theatre Society stages LAMARR! across a season at the Globe Theatre.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Aug · Globe Theatre

Six stand-up shows across two nights at the Globe, featuring Jaqi Taimana, Tim Batt, Alex Neil and more.

Fri 21 Aug · Barber Hall

A hoedown dance evening at Barber Hall raising funds for Daffodil Day.

From Fri 21 Aug · Regent on Broadway

A full-scale musical production running at the Regent from late August into early September.

From Sat 22 Aug · Te Manawa

A new contemporary art exhibition opening at Te Manawa alongside the Fair Trust Art Prize.

Sat 22 Aug · Queen Elizabeth College

A Keralan Onam harvest festival celebration with food, music and dance at Queen Elizabeth College.

Tue 25 Aug · Globe Theatre

An evening business event at the Globe Theatre headlined by Heather Hale.

From Fri 28 Aug · Sixtus Lodge

A weekend residential meditation retreat at Sixtus Lodge focused on concentration practice.