Things to do
Friday 29 May
Bohemian Rhapsody. Enjoy a screening of CAPCOM GO! The Apollo Story and Bohemian Rhapsody. $20, bookings essential. 5:30pm–8:45pm, Tūhura Planetarium.
Talk: Sailing with Seabirds – Crossing the Drake Passage to Antarctica. Join Libby Manning for a firsthand account of sailing the notorious Drake Passage and exploring the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the 1911 Dutch tall ship Europa. Free, bookings required. 6–7pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
NZ Music Month Quiz Night. Max team size: 6 people. $15 per team, bookings essential. 6:30pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Weber Bros presents 'THE CIRCUS’. 7:30pm, The Oval.
To the Moon! New Material Night. 7pm, Moons.
Ōtepoti Hardcore. 8pm, The Crown Hotel. (Alternative, punk/hardcore)
Nocturn. 8pm, Pearl Diver. (DJ, electronic)
Palomina. 7:30pm, Inch Bar.
Saturday 30 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.
Bull-Roarer Workshop. Make your own bull-roarer, one of the oldest known musical instruments. $2, bookings essential. 11am and 12pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Choir! Choir! Performance. A showcase of diverse New Zealand tunes from the Otago Peninsula community choir. 2pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Dunedin Food Truck Market. Join us for an evening of incredible street food. Free entry. 4–7:30pm, Dunedin Railway Station.
Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon. Immersive Planetarium premium experience. Includes drink on arrival and a delicious antipasto selection. 6pm and 7pm, Tūhura Planetarium..
Weber Bros presents 'THE CIRCUS’. 2pm & 7:30pm, The Oval.
Waitati Music Festival: ArcFest. Featuring RaFari, SEEK HELP!, Ruins, Te Kahui, TNUC, MoTA, Shoba, Shotgun Wedding, Lili Eve, The Wild Chitokakas, KTB, Italiks, and Bent Coppa. 3pm, Arc Brewing Co.
Mumumental - Comedy Benefit. 7pm, New Athenaeum Theatre.
The Revolution: A Monthly Drag Show – vol 22. 7pm, Yours.
Dunedin Jazz Orchestra - Bouncing With Benji. Featuring Maya Satake. 7:30pm, Hanover Hall.
Mim Jensen EP Release Tour. 8pm, Pearl Diver. (Alternative, pop)
Sentient Mud Ep Tour. 8pm, The Crown Hotel. (Alternative, art noise)
Audreys Mystery Corner do NZ Covers. 8pm, Inch Bar.
Sunday 31 May
Dogs Day Out. Gourmet Castle-made dog treats and pup cups, fun SPCA activities, gorgeous photo opportunities. Standard garden entry applies. 9am–5pm, Larnach Castle.
Deep South BBQ Comp, Car Show & Market. NZ’s top BBQ teams going head-to-head, low & slow cooking from sunrise, food vendors serving up next-level eats, market day packed with local stalls, car show with some seriously cool rides. Free entry. 10am–4pm, Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Weber Bros presents 'THE CIRCUS’. 12pm & 2pm, The Oval.
Big Jazz Apple. 4:30pm, Inch Bar.
Monday 1 June
The Queen (King’s Birthday Screening). 10:30am, Tūhura Planetarium.
The King’s Speech. (King’s Birthday Screening). 3pm, Tūhura Planetarium.
Eid Al Adha Multicultural Festival 2026. Join the Pakistani Community of Otago for an afternoon of colour, rhythm, flavour and celebration. Cultural performances, live music, children’s fun zone, market and food stalls. Free entry. 3–7pm, Edgar Centre.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Weber Bros presents 'THE CIRCUS’. 2pm, The Oval.
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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