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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will join forces for a unique concert experience in May

A busy programme of exhibitions, events, and special celebrations lies ahead for the Otago Art Society, as New Zealand’s oldest art society celebrates its 150th anniversary.

The Dunedin Fringe Festival has launched its online programme, ahead of the annual festival to be held from March 12-22 in the city.

The call is out for established and emerging solo artists to sign up for the inaugural Tahi Ōtepoti festival, set to be held in the city from October 15-18.

The Otago Art Society launches into its 150th anniversary celebrations in 2026 with a Summer Art Exhibition.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the stunning landscapes of Rocklands Station in the Rock and Pillar Range this summer.

The DANCE! exhibition at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, celebrating the life and work of Dunedin dance doyenne Shona Dunlop MacTavish MBE, will host a dance event this week.

Ten years after the death of one of music’s most influential and transformative artists, Dunedin music-lovers will have the chance to celebrate the life, legacy and music of David Bowie this year.

New Zealand rock trio Bulletproof Convertible will begin 2026 with a high energy gig this Saturday night at Dunedin’s Crown Hotel, with support from Sol and The Fillets.

Following a successful North Island tour in August, 2025, the "Best of the Bee Gees" show will tour the south next month.

Ōtautahi/Christchurch-based singer-songwriter Shady Wade creates music which finds beauty in the quiet corners of life.

Legendary Dunedin outdoor music festival, the Whare Flat Folk Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary over the festive season, with four days of music, sun, camping and workshops.

The Aotearoa NZ Folk Alliance will host the fourth annual Ballads to Blues concert and showcase of New Zealand folk artists in Dunedin, hot on the heels of the 50th Whare Flat Folk Festival.

After a "huge couple of years" living and performing in the United Kingdom, New Zealand musician Nadia Reid is excited to return home to see friends and family

The newly formed Ōtepoti Vocal Ensemble will debut their harmony-laden approach to jazz, soul, R&B and neo-soul music in two concerts this weekend.

A collaborative exhibition by 12 artists from Dunedin to Palmerston, showcasing a broad range of styles, is on now at Dunedin Community Gallery.

Taieri Dramatic Society stalwart Ella Coudret has grown up in the theatre, having been involved in productions at Mosgiel’s Fire Station Theatre since she was a youngster.

Eleven crazy Shakespearean characters will come to life in the expert hands of award-winning comedian Penny Ashton

The Rasa School of Dance "Diamond Crew" will be among the dance groups performing in the Junior Show section of the high-energy Rasa 2025 Showcase

Originally performed at Easter in 1742, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has been an Advent feature around the world since the 19th century.