January – June

World Buskers Festival
Christchurch, New Zealand
January
www.worldbuskersfestival.com

This New Zealand festival is the biggest gathering of jugglers, performance artists, clowns, dancers and singers

Cuba Street Carnival
Wellington, New Zealand
February
http://www.cubacarnival.org.nz

A New Zealand festival on a Saturday night parade and lots of music, dance and shows.

Wine and Food Festival
Malborough, New Zealand
February

New Zealand Fringe Festival
Wellington, New Zealand
February

Opera in the Park
Auckland, New Zealand
February

Wildfoods Festival
Hokitika, New Zealand
March
www.wildfoods.co.nz

A New Zealand festival you will have the chance to eat fish eyes, insects, wild boar and so much more. There is also great live entertainment and great beer.

Auckland Comedy Festival
Auckland, New Zealand
April and May

July – December

Lindauer Winter Festival
Queenstown, New Zealand
June – July
www.winterfestival.co.nz

This New Zealand festival is for 10 days of outdoor competitions, parties, parades, and fire works.

Christchurch Arts Festival
Christchurch, New Zealand
July

Auckland International Film Festival
Auckland, New Zealand
July

Montana World of Wearable Art Awards
Nelson, New Zealand
September
http://www.worldofwearableart.com

Seafest
Canterbury, New Zealand
October

Festival of Lights
New Plymouth, New Zealand
December

Rhythm and Vines
Giborne, New Zealand
December
http://www.worldofwearableart.com