Issue No. 1

Rock, roller derby and youth orchestra

Your Palmerston North week, 8 to 14 Oct

This weekend

Six picks for Saturday and Sunday

  1. Devilskin - Be Like The River 10th Anniversary Tour

    Sat 10 from 7.30pmFly Palmy Arena, 61 Pascal St

    The hard rock band performs their entire chart-topping 2016 album.

    From $79.99
  2. Kēmu Kohikohi Pūtea Mō to Mate ūtaetae | the Next Breast Thing

    Sat 10 12.30pm to 2.45pmPalmy Venues Arena, 61 Pascal St

    Three games of roller derby for an afternoon fundraiser supporting breast cancer research.

    Free
  3. Manawatū Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

    Sun 11 2.30pm to 3.45pmSpeirs Centre, Palmerston North Boys High, 263 Featherston St

    The orchestra's spring programme is conducted by Vesa-Matti Leppänen and Joanna Dann.

    $15
  4. Swamp City Big Band

    Sun 11 from 7amGlobe Theatre, 312 Main St

    Celebrating ten years, the band has performed over 40 concerts since it started.

    $27
  5. The DC3

    Sat 10 from 7.30pmJax Workshop, 171 Fairs Road

    The band makes their first appearance, promising to get your feet tapping.

    Free
  6. Freedom From Insecurity - Meditation Course

    Sun 11 10am to 1pmAmitabha Buddhist Centre, 174 Albert St

    A half day course exploring meditation for anxiety and overwhelm in today's fast-paced world.

    $30

More events this week

Day by day

Thursday, 8 October 2026

Children's Theatre Workshop - Once Upon A......What Happens Next?

Globe Theatre, 10am to 2pm. A workshop for children to write and perform their own play by adapting a classic or creating a new story. $130. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 8 to 12.

Emily Hartley-skudder: Cameo | Fair Trust Art Prize Exhibition

Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and Heritage, 10am to 5pm. A major new exhibition created in response to Palmerston North's Art Deco Ladies Rest building. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Back to Front - Group Exhibition

Zimmerman Art Gallery, 11am to 3pm. An exhibition featuring artworks not previously shown in the front gallery space. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Quiz Night

Munch on Broadway, 6pm to 8pm. A fortnightly trivia night with five rounds of questions for your team. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Gary McCormick & Adam McGrath Mainline Tour

Globe Theatre, from 7.30pm. Two of New Zealand's lively raconteurs share stories and songs on their tour. $45.

Friday, 9 October 2026

Palmy Night Market - Crafts Eats and Beats

Te Marae o Hine - The Square, 4pm to 7.30pm. A night filled with local crafts, food trucks and music in The Square. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Line Dancing Class

Dance Collective Manawatū, 6pm to 7pm. A fun, social class held weekly, great for both beginners and those with experience. $5. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Saturday, 10 October 2026

Saturday Littlie Sessions

Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 9am to 10am. An hour of exclusive access to the trampoline park for children under 120cm and their caregivers. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Monday, 12 October 2026

Swiss Ball Fitness

HOW² Palmerston North, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Fun and supportive full-body fitness classes using a Swiss ball to improve strength and balance. $4. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 16+.

Holiday Jump Sessions for Littlies

Cloud 9 Trampoline Park, 9am to 10am. Give your little ones their own time to bounce and climb during the school holidays. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Mat Conditioning - Pilates-inspired

HOW² Palmerston North, 12.30pm to 1.30pm. A welcoming, floor-based class inspired by Pilates to connect, move and strengthen your body. $4. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates. Ages 16+.

Social Dancing

Senior Citizens Hall, Palmerston North, 7pm to 9.30pm. Sequence dancing featuring waltz, foxtrot and more, with a light supper served. $5. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.

Dad joke of the week

Why did the calendar get in trouble?

Its days were numbered.

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