Things to do
Friday 8 May
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.
David Attenborough's Natural History Museum Alive. Preview screening + bonus Night Sky Live planetarium show. 6pm, Tūhura Planetarium.
Gigs, comedy & shows
Disney's The Little Mermaid. 6:30pm, Trinity Catholic College Auditorium, corner Tennyson St and York Pl.
End of Summertime. With Peter Hayden as Dickie. Runs until 14 May. 7:30pm, Te Whare o Rukutia, 20 Princes Street.
Shapeshifter. Solstice 20th Anniversary Roadie. 7pm, Dunedin Town Hall.
Bangers & Brews. Come and belt out the anthems, ballads, and guilty pleasures of the 2000s in harmony. Food trucks and full bar available. 7pm, Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Saturday 9 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.
May Plant Sale. Indoor and outdoor plants for sale. Grab a bargain, rain or shine. 9am–12pm. Dunedin Botanic Garden (Propagation Facility), 82 Lovelock Avenue.
Sir David’s 100th Birthday Bash! Family fun day celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday! Enjoy a David Disco, scavenger hunt, animal storytelling sessions, balloons, bouncy castle, and more. 10am– 3pm, Tūhura Otago Museum.
Clay Hand Building Demonstration. Guided by artist Peter Hawkesby. 11am, Dunedin Public Art Gallery.
Music Month: The Shelf Sessions. A full day of live music featuring a wide range of local performers. 11am–3:15pm, City Library.
Kazoo Workshop. Build your own kazoo. Bookings essential. 11am and 12pm, 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.
Highlanders v NSW Waratahs. Super Rugby Pacific Kids Round. Forsyth Barr Stadium, 4:45pm.
Gigs, comedy & shows
End of Summertime. With Peter Hayden as Dickie. Runs until 14 May. 7:30pm, Te Whare o Rukutia, 20 Princes Street.
Powers. New Zealand Tour 2026. 8pm, The Crown Hotel. Electronic
Yesterday's Letters, Keira Wallace, Hamish Waddell, Coward! 6pm, Yours. (Acoustic/solo)
MoTA with Matt Hall (Little Kitchen) and Katharticus. 7:30pm, South Coast Boardriders Association, the Esplanade.
Queens Of The Jungle. 8:30pm, Pearl Diver.
Sunday 3 May
Mother's Day High Tea. Enjoy an elegant afternoon of teas and treats, in the stunning setting of Larnach Castle. Bookings essential. 12:45–4:30pm, Larnach Castle.
New Zealand String Quartet presents: Origins. Join the New Zealand String Quartet for an evening of awe-inspiring chamber music. 5pm, Orokonui Ecosanctuary, 600 Blueskin Road.
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.
Archery “Have a Go”. $10 for 12 arrows, all gear and coaching provided. CASH ONLY. 1–3pm, Dunedin Archery Club. 12 Afton Terrace.
Gigs, comedy & shows
End of Summertime. With Peter Hayden as Dickie. Runs until 14 May. 4pm, Te Whare o Rukutia, 20 Princes Street.
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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