Things to do
Friday 20 March
Pyjamarama – Once Upon a Time. After‑hours fairytale fun at the Museum – challenges, performances, crafts. PJs encouraged. 6–8pm, Tūhura Otago Museum. $4 per person, bookings essential.
Highlanders v Hurricanes. The roar’s on at Forsyth Barr as the Highlanders gear up to face the Hurricanes in Round 6 of DHL Super Rugby Pacific. 7.05pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Dunedin Fringe Festival. Check the website to see the full programme.
Gigs, comedy & shows
The Bats celebrating 'Corner Coming Up' w/ Ommu. 8pm, Dropkicks. (Alternative, rock)
The Beths. 8pm, Glenroy Auditorium. (Alternative, pop, rock)
The Death Of Moider Mother - M E A T G A L A. 8pm, Pearl Diver. (Alternative, punk/hardcore)
Saturday 21 March
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.
I Spy at Toitū The Great Easter Egg Hunt. Help Robert the Rabbit find his Easter eggs. Daily until 6 April. 10am–5pm, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum.
Slow Stitch Saturdays with Stitch Kitchen. Bring your own project, find new inspiration or get help from our tutors. 10am–12noon, Stitch Kitchen, 474 Princes Street.
Composting Made Easy Digging Deeper. Take your composting know-how to the next level. 1–5pm, Macandrew Bay.
Dunedin Fringe Festival. Check the website to see the full programme.
Gigs, comedy & shows
AW - The Nerve Album Tour. 8pm, The Crown Hotel. (Alternative, punk/hardcore)
Saurian | Laced Tour. 6:30pm, Yours. (Metal, rock)
Sunday 22 March
Full Bloom & Botanicals. Guided Sandymount Distillery tasting with paired bites amid Larnach Castle’s gardens. 3:30–6pm, Larnach Castle.
Dunedin Fringe Festival. Check the website to see the full programme.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Sunday Sounds – Liam Boyne. Free, family‑friendly live music in the Gardens’ bandstand. 2:30–4pm, Dunedin Botanic Garden.
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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