Things to do
Friday 14 August
Enabling Love & Friendship Coffee Club. Free. 1–2:30pm, Perc Plaza Cafe.
Aurora Energy Otago Science and Technology Fair 2026. A showcase of original student science and technology projects from across Otago. 10am–5pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Yours Noise. 5:30pm, Yours. (Punk, hardcore)
Rhythm and Brews. 7pm, Brew Bar.
MoJo. 7:30pm, Inch Bar.
Guide Gig. 8pm, The Crown Hotel. (Alternative, art/noise, country)
Bring the Noise 2026 Heat 1. 8pm, UBar.
Saturday 15 August
Otago Farmers Market. Fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, eggs, baked goods, milk, cheese, nuts, honey and artisan products + freshly roasted coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch items. 8am–12:30pm, Dunedin Railway Station.
Aurora Energy Otago Science and Technology Fair 2026. A showcase of original student science and technology projects from across Otago. 10am–5pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Fabric-a-brac 2026. Fabric and sewing market. Free entry. 10am–1pm, Port Chalmers Town Hall.
Makeshift: Sustainability Festival 2026 - DIY Merch Gig. BYO clothing and other items made of fabric (cotton, non-textured) and bring home your own merch with the designs of local bands VD, U-No Juno, Splinter and STRAP. 3–9pm, Yours.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Kiri & Lou – A Family Concert. Join the DSO and presenter Liv Tennet – the voice of Kiri – as they bring the Aotearoa children's series "Kiri and Lou" to the stage. 2pm & 3:30pm, Dunedin Town Hall.
Silly Little Show Tunes. Featuring Chelsea, Mario, and Cody. 7pm, Inch Bar.
Chamber Music | The John Psathas Group. 7:30pm, Glenroy Auditorium.
Bring the Noise 2026 Heat 2. 8pm, UBar.
Makesense Vol. 3. 9pm, Pearl Diver. (DJ, electronic)
Frost Bitten South 2026. Featuring Festering Death, Heir Friar, Rebirth To Ruin, Avolvap, and Funeral Burner. 8pm, The Crown Hotel.
Sunday 16 August
Aurora Energy Otago Science and Technology Fair 2026. A showcase of original student science and technology projects from across Otago. 10am–5pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Freestyle Sewing. 6-week, all-levels course is designed to support you through every stage of your project – from choosing the right pattern and achieving the perfect fit to final construction. Starts 16 August. 1–3pm, Stitch Kitchen.
Top Dog Film Festival. 2–4:45pm, Rialto Cinemas.
Albatross Wildlife Cruise. See the Northern Royal Albatross chicks learning to fly! 4–5:30pm, Port Chalmers or Portobello departures. (every sun until end Sept)
Dunedin Observatory Open Night. Guided telescope viewing of planets, nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies. Every Sunday between April–September. 7–9pm, Dunedin Observatory, 1a City Road.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Big Jazz Apple. 4:30pm, Inch Bar.
And that’s your weekend round-up. Got an event you’d like to feature? Drop me a line here → [email protected]
Thanks for reading,
Emma
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