Diwali, Halloween and a rainbow run
Your Dunedin week, 29 Oct to 4 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Diwali Festival
A vibrant community celebration of the Festival of Lights with live performances, food and cultural showcases.
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Halloween 🎃 food truck market night
A Halloween themed food truck market night with treats and activities for kids.
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Night 'n Day Dunedin Rainbow Run
A colourful community sports event raising proceeds for Sport Otago.
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Sinhala Literature and Arts Festival 2026 - Cultural Celebration and Book Launch
A literary and cultural festival celebrating Sinhala creative writing and arts.
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The Fright Crawl | Dunedin's #1 Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31
A Halloween themed bar crawl with music and party stops.
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St Kilda Scout Group’s annual Halloween Haunted House.
A spooky Halloween haunted house and maze with sessions for kids and adults.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Annual Woodturning Display and Sale!
Dunedin Community Gallery, 26 Princes St, Dunedin. An annual woodturning exhibition and sale of crafted works.
Cantores Choir End of Semester Showcase
Otago University Student Association, Dunedin, 7pm to 8pm. A choral music concert and end of semester showcase by the Cantores Choir.
Anna Stichbury - The Long Way Home - Exhibition
Gallery De Novo, 9.30am to 5.30pm. An exhibition of new mixed media works by Wellington based artist Anna Stichbury. Free.
Friday, 30 October 2026
Burma’s Peacock Filmfest in Dunedin, NZ
University of Otago, 1.30pm to 2.30pm. A movie festival showcasing films from Burma.
Araiteuru Night Market, Featuring: Araiteuru Marae Te Tai Tonga Candidates' Kōrero
24 Shetland St, Wakari, Dunedin 9010, 5pm to 8pm. A night market with food trucks, retail stalls, crafts and performances.
5 John Wilson Ocean Drive, St Kilda Beach, Dunedin, 6pm to 9pm. A Halloween party night at the mini golf course with activities for kids.
Pyjamarama, Night at the Boo-seum
Tūhura Otago Museum, from 6pm. A Halloween themed overnight museum event for kids with a magic show and dinosaurs.
Improsaurus Presents: Twilight the Improv Musical!
New Athenaeum Theatre, from 8pm. An improvised musical comedy theatre show.
Saturday, 31 October 2026
24 Union St, North Dunedin, Dunedin 9016, 5pm to 7pm. A church community event with colourful activities.
Leviathan Hotel, from 4pm.
Monday, 2 November 2026
24 Shetland st, Dunedin. A community celebration with performances and entertainment.
On now
ABC Playgroup for mums and pre-schoolers
42 Macandrew Road. On until Thursday 10 December. Free entry.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the dog sit in the shade?
He didn't want to be a hot dog.
Council and roadworks
Glenpark Ave and Glen Rd intersection closed - Urgent works. Glenpark Ave and Glen Rd intersection closed - Urgent works. Valid from Wednesday 14 October.
Finch St Stop Impacted & St Leonards Drive, cnr Kiwi St Stop Closed 01/09 - 30/10. Finch St Stop Impacted & St Leonards Drive, cnr Kiwi St Stop Closed 01/09 - 30/10. Dates: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 30 October.
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