Things to do
Friday 15 May
Teddy Bear Hospital. Bring your teddy bear for a friendly check-up. Free, bookings essential. 11am–1pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival. A thought-provoking line-up of films from the worlds of architecture, design, art, photography and landscape. Runs until 20 May. Rialto Cinemas.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Relaxed Concert. Free concert with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, designed for neurodivergent audiences. 11am, Dunedin Town Hall.
Showquest & TOI 2026. Celebrate creative rangatahi as they bring their ideas to life on stage. 6:30pm, Regent Theatre.
Just Janie Album Tour. 7:30pm, Maggie’s. (Acoustic/solo)
DSO 60th presents 'Mahler's Resurrection' – DSO and NZSO Unite. DSO is delighted to celebrate its 60th anniversary with a landmark collaboration with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.7:30pm, Dunedin Town Hall.
Heroes. Comedy centred around three World War 1 veterans who reside in a French rest home for ex servicemen. 7:30pm, Fire Station Theatre, Mosgiel.
Politics is a Drag 2. 6:30pm, Yours.
Sydney Hotshots. 7:30pm, Mornington Tavern.
Oxo Cubans (NZ) and Dr Glam’s ‘Ziggy’s Glam Rock Extravaganza’. 7:30pm, Mayfair Theatre.
Gig for Gaza & Fundraiser. Featuring Ammonita, Dibs!, Liquid Lucy, Cleos, Zara Rose, and guest speakers Rinad Tamimi, OSJP and Flynn & Troy. 8:30pm, U Bar.
Saturday 16 May
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.
DIY festival and gig-making. What does it take to put on a music festival? What about a gig? Learn how easy it is with festival and gig-maker Eliana Gray. 10am, Dunedin Fringe and NZ International Science Festival Creative Hub, 19 George Street.
Teddy Bear Hospital – Family Fun Day. Fun activities including teddy bear dental checks, magical potions, and obstacle-course medical tests. 10am–3pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
DIY Maraca Workshop. Free, bookings essential. 11am and 12pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon. Immersive Planetarium premium experience. Includes drink on arrival and antipasto selection. 6pm and 7pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival. A thought-provoking line-up of films from the worlds of architecture, design, art, photography and landscape. Runs until 20 May. Rialto Cinemas.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Flying Man. With singer, guitarist, and songwriter Alan Ned Gray. 6pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Dunedin Deathfest IV. 7pm, The Crown Hotel. (Metal)
Other Voices perform the music of Siouxsie & the Banshees. 8pm, Pearl Diver.
Kenneth Penman. 8pm, Maggies.
Dunedin Dance Club 006. Featuring Bent Coppa, Mongo, Nares, Sarah Tonen, and Buson. 9pm, Mr Fox Lounge Bar.
KRIT, Mic Sure, and Raheem. 9pm, Inch Bar.
Sunday 17 May
International Museum Day at Toitū. Join the Toitū team for exploration and hands-on activities. 10am–4pm, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.
Interactive Museum Challenge. Take a memorable journey into Otago’s gold rush past!. 10:30am and 1pm, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.
Eden in Dunedin. Tour by Dr Jane Malthus. 12:30pm, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.
Composting, Bokashi and worm farming workshop. Free, afternoon tea and notes provided. Registration essential. 1–5pm, Tomahawk.
Hīkoi o te Taoka / March of the Treasure Charity Auction. From 4pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival. A thought-provoking line-up of films from the worlds of architecture, design, art, photography and landscape. Runs until 20 May. Rialto Cinemas.
The Big Bike Film Night 2026. 2.5 hours of riveting bike films. 4pm, Rialto Cinemas.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Heroes. Comedy centred around three World War 1 veterans who reside in a French rest home for ex servicemen. 2:30pm, Fire Station Theatre, Mosgiel.
King Leo. 2pm, Arc Brewing Co.
Don Milne, Steve Barkman, and Vintage. 7:30pm, Dunedin Folk Club.
Regurgitator Jukeboxxin’ Tour 2026. 8pm, Pearl Diver.
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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