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What's on near Timaru: events within an hour or two · MYNZ

What's on near Timaru

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24 eventswithin a 2 hours drive of Timaru, 11 right in town

This weekend Next 7 days Next 2 weeks Free only

Tomorrow · Tuesday, 20 October3

Tue, 20 Oct · 7pmThe TempestuousOamaru Opera House, Oamaru~1 hr 30 min · ŌamaruComedy
Tue, 20 Oct · 7:30pmNZ Symphony Orchestra - SerenadeOamaru Opera House, Oamaru~1 hr 30 min · ŌamaruClassical Music
Tue, 20 Oct · 7:30pmNZSO SerenadeOamaru Opera House, Oamaru~1 hr 30 min · ŌamaruClassical Music

Wednesday, 21 October1

Wed, 21 Oct · 11amLet's Twist AgainLife Church, TimaruIn TimaruTheatre

Thursday, 22 October1

Thu, 22 Oct · 6pmWaitaki Valley WinegrowersOamaru Opera House, Oamaru~1 hr 30 min · ŌamaruFood, Gourmet, Wine

Friday, 23 October1

Fri, 23 Oct · 8pmGareth Thomas - Album Release BITSOamaru Opera House, Oamaru~1 hr 30 min · ŌamaruAlternative, Indie

Saturday, 24 October3

Sat, 24 Oct · 8amRide the RakaiaRakaia Domain, Rakaia~1 hr 45 min · AshburtonCycling
Sat, 24 Oct · 7pmTe Radar’s Kiwi Country - Rural NZ in 100 ObjectsOamaru Opera House, Oamaru~1 hr 30 min · ŌamaruComedy
Sat, 24 Oct · 8pmTim Mahon & KerfuffleThe Penguin Club, Oamaru~1 hr 30 min · ŌamaruAlternative, Indie

Sunday, 25 October2

Sun, 25 Oct · 2pmPaint and Wine Afternoon - Peony BouquetBullock Restaurant & Bar, TimaruIn TimaruFood, Gourmet, Wine
Sun, 25 Oct · 7pmJames Nokise: One Night Rant 2026Oamaru Opera House, Oamaru~1 hr 30 min · ŌamaruComedy

Tuesday, 27 October2

FreeTue, 27 Oct · 5:30pmFirst Home Buyers SeminarLoan Market Agile, TimaruIn TimaruEducation
Tue, 27 Oct · 7pmJames Nokise: One Night Rant 2026Ashburton Trust Event Centre, Ashburton~1 hr 15 min · AshburtonComedy

Friday, 30 October2

Fri, 30 Oct · 9amAshburton A&P ShowAshburton A&P Showgrounds, Ashburton~1 hr 15 min · AshburtonA&P Shows, Field Days
FreeFri, 30 Oct · 8pmIdol FretsThe Sail and Anchor Bar and Cafe, TimaruIn TimaruCovers, Tribute Bands

Saturday, 31 October5

Sat, 31 Oct · 9amNovember Race MeetingLevels Raceway, Timaru~10 min · TimaruMotorsport
Sat, 31 Oct · 11amBrews on the BayCaroline Bay, TimaruIn TimaruMusic Festivals
Sat, 31 Oct · 11amThe Great Ashvegas Chilli CompAshburton A&P Showgrounds, Ashburton~1 hr 15 min · AshburtonFamily Entertainment

Exhibitions & on all week4

On now · until 23 DecWednesday Night Badminton - Timaru Smash SocialAra Institute of Canterbury, TimaruIn TimaruBadminton
FreeOn now · until 28 NovCatherine Manchester ExhibitionYork Street Gallery of Fine Art, TimaruIn TimaruFine Art
FreeOn now · until 11 DecMini Nix PlaygroupTimaru Squash Club, TimaruIn Timaru

Listings from Eventfinda, updated every morning. Drive times are rough estimates from the middle of Timaru. Check the event page before you head off.

Sat, 31 Oct · 2:30pmRocky Horror Picture ShowMovie Max 5, TimaruIn TimaruFilm

FreeSat, 31 Oct · 8pmKelvin CummingsThe Sail and Anchor Bar and Cafe, TimaruIn TimaruVariety Concerts

Squash

On now · until 7 NovThe Odd Couple - Female VersionThe Playhouse Drama League Inc, TimaruIn TimaruTheatre