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  • Property Brokers Manawatu Striders Marathon

    Property Brokers Manawatu Striders Marathon

    Massey University Recreation Centre, Palmerston North

    Sun 10 May / Fun Runs & Walks

    Manawatu's largest fun run returns taking in the scenic river side pathways alongside the Manawatu River and the iconic He Ara Kotahi Bridge. Distances range from the Full Marathon (42.2km) through to the kids Marafun Read More

  • Set Design with Darren Mosher and Sanit Klamchanuan

    Set Design with Darren Mosher and Sanit Klamchanuan

    Centrepoint Theatre, Palmerston North

    Sun 10 May / Business & Professional

    In 2026, thanks to our generous funder Mercury, the course is FREE to Manawatu students aged 14 to 18. Limited spots, express your interest: https://www.centrepoint.co.nz/basement-co-labs Go backstage and create! Read More

  • Hoedown Showdown

    Hoedown Showdown

    New Life Church Lounge, Palmerston North, Palmerston North

    Wed 13 May / Theatre

    Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ show of frenzied fiddling, toe-tapping tunes, and pure country magic in Hoedown Showdown. From the heartfelt ballads of John Denver and the timeless charm of Dolly Parton, to Read More

  • Holy Grail Presents: BACK TO THE 2000s

    Holy Grail Presents: BACK TO THE 2000s

    Holy Grail, Palmerston North

    Fri 15 May / Music Festivals

    BACK TO THE 2000s – HOLY GRAIL, PALMERSTON NORTH After a massive debut in Palmerston North where over 400 people packed Holy Grail on a Friday night for Back to the 90s, the team returns with the next chapter. Read More

  • The Masterpiece Concert with Michael Houstoun

    The Masterpiece Concert with Michael Houstoun

    Globe Theatre, Palmerston North

    Fri 15 May / Classical Music

    Michael Houstoun, iconic Kiwi pianist, brings his artistry to the Globe Theatre in a programme of masterpieces by J.S. Bach, L van Beethoven, Maurice Ravel and Bach-Busoni. Michael opens with the Bach French Overture Read More

  • Women's Lifestyle Expo 2026

    Women's Lifestyle Expo 2026

    Fly Palmy Arena, Palmerston North

    Sat 16 May - Sun 17 May / Lifestyle Shows, Expos

    Date: Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 May 2026 Venue: Fly Palmy Arena, Palmerston North Opening hours: Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm Website: www.womenslifestyleexpo.co.nz/palmerstonnorth The ultimate girls' day out awaits Read More

  • The Sound of Musicals

    The Sound of Musicals

    Speirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High, Palmerston North

    Sun 17 May / Variety Concerts

    ManawatÅ« Concert Band Musical Director (acting): Sarah Bradnock Conductors: Ben Ellery, Stephen Wildbore, Sarah Bradnock Compere: Andrew Griffiths Join the ManawatÅ« Concert Band for “The Sound of Read More

  • Romeo & Juliet

    Romeo & Juliet

    Palmerston North Railway Station, Palmerston North

    Sun 17 May / Rock

    What if Romeo and Juliet had ended differently? & Juliet answers that question with a story of love, self-discovery, and second chances — all told through a soundtrack of pop hits you know and love, including Read More

  • Glow in the Dark Paint Party - Trippy Valley

    Glow in the Dark Paint Party - Trippy Valley

    Jax Workshop, Palmerston North

    Wed 20 May / Food, Gourmet, Wine

    Ultra Violet lights and neon nights. Prepare to experience Paintvine as you’ve never experienced it before - in the dark! Paintvine After Dark is New Zealand’s first glow-in-the-dark paint party! Grab Read More

  • NZTrio: Dreamscape

    NZTrio: Dreamscape

    Globe Theatre, Palmerston North

    Thu 21 May / Classical Music

    Dreamscape traverses vivid musical worlds where memory and imagination converge. Roxanna Panufnik’s Around Three Corners opens with rich textures and unexpected harmonies then Robert Schumann’s Piano Trio Read More

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