October

Sites

Alexandra Blossom Festival

September - October

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 with a new and improved format.

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.

International Theatre Festival Oltre la linea Venice

February to March

Italian Film Festival

This annual festival of Italian films travels New Zealand from September - November, and is in Christchurch for dates in October and November.

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 Food Awards

The New Zealand Food Awards - in association with Massey University - are a celebration of innovation in food and beverage production, recognising industry leaders who inspire others to meet their standards of excellence. The next Awards are in 2010.

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. Next festival in 2012

Piper Heidsieck French Fest Akaroa

A celebration of French heritage in Akaroa.

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.

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

The 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race started in Alicante, Spain, in October 2011 and will finish in Galway, Ireland in July 2012. Auckland is a stopover port.

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. Last held 2010.