Movie Magic, Chopper, Julia and Car Boot Sale
Your Dunedin week, 12 to 18 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Movie Magic - Celebrating the music of John Williams
Dunedin Symphony Orchestra presents Movie Magic, a concert celebrating the music of John Williams.
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King Leo And Son At The Duck
King Leo and his son Oscar LaDell offer a night of live Blues featuring songs from their new album.
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Heath Franklin's Chopper - Gold
Aussie comedy legend Heath Franklin's Chopper celebrates 20 years of stand up with his Gold show. Ages 15+.
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Julia by Joanna Murray-Smith
Julia by Joanna Murray-Smith is a gripping one-woman show about Julia Gillard's impactful 2012 speech. Ages 13+.
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Community Engagement Powhiri Celebration!!!
A cultural event with storytelling and volunteering celebrates peace and unity.
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Portobello Car Boot Sale
The Portobello Car Boot Sale offers a variety of stalls and food trucks.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 12 November 2026
Knox Church, Dunedin - Official, 7pm to 9pm. Otago SingFest 2026 is an event run by Dhammachai International Research Institute.
Friday, 13 November 2026
Leviathan Market Friday the 13th!
Cumberland St, Dunedin, 9am to 3pm. Leviathan Market Friday the 13th! is an event run by Dunedin Cruise Market.
Tastefully: Dinner with the Dinosaurs
Tūhura Otago Museum, from 6.30pm. Tastefully: Dinner with the Dinosaurs is an exhibition and dining experience at Tūhura Otago Museum.
Abandoned Carparks Celica EP Release @ Pearl Diver w/ Deaf Racoon & Flax Hubbzy
Pearl Diver, from 8pm. A music event features an EP release, performances and parties.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Fresh Off The Page: The Mothers
Te Whare o Rukutia, 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Fresh Off The Page presents a new script in development by local talent at Te Whare o Rukutia.
George Street Normal Primary School, 9.30am to 11.30am. SMMC Open Morning invites you to explore music lessons and meet teachers for 2027. Free.
Corstorphine Kindergarten Colour Run 2026
26 Helena Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin 9012, from 10am. A nonprofit kids running event helps support the community.
Christmas Sneak Peek ‘The Gingerbread Edit’ (last day to order before Christmas) 🤶
129 North Taieri Rd, Abbotsford, Dunedin, from 2pm. A scent preview event introduces a gingerbread scent.
Abandoned Carparks Celica EP Release @ Yours w/ Talking Furniture & Rheumy
Yours Ōtepoti, from 2pm. A live music event marks an EP release and includes performances by supporting acts.
Shane Seward "ARCHIVES" album release show! w/ guest Paige Milburn
Moons Venue, from 7pm. A live music event with a guest performer marks an album release.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
North East Valley Normal School, 10am to 12pm. JRK's Community Wheelathon is a race, course, adventure, fundraiser, and sports event.
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Inaugural Professorial Lecture, Professor Anna Carr
Burns 2 Lecture Theatre, 5.30pm to 7pm. Professor Anna Carr delivers her Inaugural Professorial Lecture titled 'Full circle: Traversing cultural landscapes'. Free.
On now
22 Anzac Ave, 1st Floor. Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin. Art To Go is an exhibition of fine arts and crafts run by Otago Art Society. On until Wednesday 25 November.
Council and roadworks
Roadworks: SH 1 Green Island, Burnside Overbridge. SH 1 Green Island, Burnside Overbridge. Roadworks (bridge repairs). From 9pm Monday 9 November to 5am Friday 27 November. Due to bridge repairs, the Burnside Overbridge will be closed in both directions with lane closures in place on SH1 from Monday 9th November to Friday 13th November and Monday 23rd November to Thursday 26th November between 9pm and 5am. Take extra care and plan your journey accordingly. Detour: A sign posted detour will be in place along Carnforth St, Neill St, Abbotsford Rd, and the Main South Rd on-ramp. This detour is not suitable for heavy or over dimension vehicles or vehicles over 3.6m due to bridge restrictions.
Road closed: SH 1 Dunedin, St Andrew Street to Frederick Street, northbound. SH 1 Dunedin, St Andrew Street to Frederick Street, northbound. Road closed (resurfacing). From 7pm Sunday 8 November to 6am Friday 13 November. Due to resurfacing work, there will be a northbound closure for five nights from Sunday 8th November to Thursday 12th November between 7am and 6am the next morning. These works are weather dependent and may be postponed at short notice. Detour: Northbound vehicles: detour via St Andrew St, Anzac Ave, Frederick St and back onto SH1. Westbound light vehicles: detour via St Andrew St, Great King St, Frederick St and back onto SH1. Heavy vehicles from the Harbour Arterial can use SH88 Anzac Ave to Frederick St or the Ward St overbridge.
Corstorphine Rd Closure 10/11 & 12/11. Corstorphine Rd Closure 10/11 & 12/11. Valid from Monday 9 November to Thursday 12 November.
SH1 Southbound (Cumberland St) Closure (Night works) - 08/11 - 12/11. SH1 Southbound (Cumberland St) Closure (Night works) - 08/11 - 12/11. Dates: Sunday 8 November to Thursday 12 November.
Burnside Overpass Closure 9/11 - 13/11. Burnside Overpass Closure 9/11 - 13/11. Dates: Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November.
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