October

Sites

Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix Phillip Island

Body Festival

Annual dance and physical theatre event showcasing the cultural diversity of Christchurch. Held late September - mid October.

Canterbury Homeshow

Christchurch Schools' Music Festival

Annual music festival for Christchurch primary schools involving over 4000 pupils.

Dunedin Rhododendron Festival Dunedin

The Festival plans to resume in 2012.

Five Passes Tour

The 5 Passes, in order of ascent are Evans, Weka, Lewis, Arthur's and Porters. A trip over the main divide and back again. The purpose of the Tour is to give cyclists the opportunity to experience a fully supported four day bike tour along with the traditional Tour de France style yellow jersey, KOM, sprint competitions, and team time trails just like the pro riders, but in a fun and friendly environment.

Formula 1 Airtel Grand Prix of India

28 to 30 October 2011.

Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix

Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix

14 to 16 October 2011.

Italian Film Festival

This annual festival of Italian films travels New Zealand and is in Christchurch for dates in October.

Kaikoura Seafest

Kaikoura's premier festival featuring wine and food from the region, Seafest is an annual celebration of the abundance of the ocean and all it represents for the Kaikoura region. Seafest is held on the first Saturday of October each year.

London Film Festival

Presented by the British Film Institute.

Melbourne Festival

Each Festival brings an unparalleled feast of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia and outdoor events from renowned and upcoming Australian and International companies and artists to Melbourne.

Music Biennale Oltre la linea Venice

September - October. Venice Biennale's International Festival of Contemporary Music.

New Zealand IceFest

A brand new biennial festival that celebrates the Antarctica - New Zealand relationship and our 100 year history of being an Antarctic gateway.

Otago Festival of the Arts Dunedin

Biennial arts festival in Dunedin. 2012.

Piper Heidsieck French Fest Akaroa

A celebration of French heritage in Akaroa. Biennial festival, next held in 2013.

Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular New Plymouth

Held late October to early November. One of New Zealand's longest running garden festivals featuring guided walks, celebrity speakers, workshops and open gardens.

Rallye de France Alsace

October. In 2010, the race became Rallye Alsace - Vosges held in Alsace. It was formerly the Tour de Corse held in Corsica.

Rangiora A & P Show Rangiora

Held at the Rangiora Showgrounds by The Northern A & P Association.

SCAPE Biennial Christchurch

Biennial of Art in Public Space held in Christchurch. Organised by the Art & Industry Biennial Trust, New Zealand's only biennial dedicated to public art. August to November. Next event to be held September 2013.

Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

tempo - New Zealand's Festival of Dance Auckland

Annual celebration of dance held in Auckland. September - October

Turner Prize

Widely recognised as one of the most important and prestigious awards for the visual arts in Europe. Winner announced in December each year.

Volvo Round The World Ocean Race

Walters Prize

The Walters Prize is a biennial award that sets out to recognise the most outstanding contribution made to contemporary visual art in New Zealand in the two years preceding its award. 2012.