Orchestra, art studios and fire brigade
Your Marlborough week, 12 to 18 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Tidal Tunes
The Marlborough Civic Orchestra presents a musical journey across oceans and skies, featuring themes of adventure and drama.
From $10 -
Whitney Street School Lights Over Marlborough
Whitney Street School hosts Lights over Marlborough, a community event with entertainment.
$10 -
Waitohi Picton Open Art Studios
Marlborough artists open their studios for you to visit and enjoy their artwork.
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Rarangi Volunteer Fire Brigade Open Day
A kids and volunteering event with food trucks, coffee, sausage sizzle and equipment demonstrations.
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Rotoiti PBC - Lake Argle Club Day
Rotoiti Powerboat Club members can enjoy testing and tuning at Lake Argyle.
Free -
Felt Some Magic Workshop
A crafts and arts day where you learn to felt a scarf from hand dyed silk merino.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 12 November 2026
The Marlborough Art Society, 10.30am to 4.30pm. An exhibition celebrating creativity inspired by the beauty of gardens. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Joanna Dudson Scott: Wairau - Waitaki Return: A Braided Journey
Marlborough Art Gallery Te Kahu o Waipuna, 10am to 4pm. An exhibition of landscape paintings by Marlborough artist Joanna Dudson Scott. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Early & Rare - JS Parker Art Exhibition
The Diversion Gallery, 10am to 4pm. A preview of early and rare works from the JS Parker collection. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Twisted: The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier
Blenheim Musical Theatre, 6.30pm to 10.30pm. A musical theatre production exploring the untold story of a royal vizier. From $75. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 16+.
Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough, 8pm to 10.40pm. Echoes of Pink Floyd perform a tribute to the iconic British rock band. From $71.90. Ages 9 to 99.
Friday, 13 November 2026
Connect Blenheim, 10am to 2pm. A pop up op shop with bargains on clothing, shoes, jewellery and plants. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
vegetable.machine.animal, w/ DSLB, Kina:suttsu(Japan), & Cloud Pepper
Brayshaw Park, 7.30pm to 11pm. vegetable.machine.animal is touring in support of their new album. $15.
Christmas Giving Tree Fundraiser
Marlborough Lines Stadium 2000, from 3pm. The annual Christmas Giving Tree Fundraiser supports local children in need. Free.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Barewood Garden, 10am to 4pm. Enjoy a day immersed in your favourite books in a garden setting. $25. Ages 16+.
Market Place, 9am to 2pm. The Marlborough Artisan Craft Market offers local crafts and Halloween activities. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Forrest Wines - Cosy Sunday Sessions
Forrest Estate Winery, 1pm to 4pm. Forrest Wines offers cosy Sunday sessions with live music. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Monday, 16 November 2026
Renwick Museum and Library, 10am to 2pm. Renwick Museum and Library is open for research and to view exhibitions. Free.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the ruler feel proud?
It measured up.
Council and roadworks
Roadworks: SH 1 2km north of Tuamarina and 1 more. SH 1 2km north of Tuamarina; SH 6 Renwick, near the intersection with State Highway 63. Roadworks (pavement repairs). From 6.30am Monday 9 November to 6.30pm Friday 13 November. Due to pavement repair works, there will be Stop/Go traffic management in place on weekdays between 6:30am and 6:30pm from Monday 9th November to Friday 13th November. Plan your journey accordingly and expect up to 5 minute delays.
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