Good times

Events and festivals set to make autumn awesome.

WOMAD MARCH 16-18, NEW PLYMOUTH Enjoy artists from across the world over three days of music, arts and dance. womad.co.nz

New Zealand Festival FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 18, WELLINGTON Our largest celebration of cutting-edge culture. The 2018 theme is journeys. festival.co.nz

National Jazz Festival MARCH 28 – APRIL 2, TAURANGA Celebrating jazz in all forms over six days. jazz.org.nz

Auckland Arts Festival MARCH 8-25, AUCKLAND New music, events and locations for New Zealand’s biggest annual arts party. aucklandfestival.co.nz

New Zealand Coffee Festival MARCH 24, AUCKLAND Get your fix at this event paying homage to our vibrant coffee scene. nzcoffeefestival.co.nz

Hop ‘n’ Vine APRIL 7, INVERCARGILL New Zealand craft beers, boutique wines and eclectic southern foods. hopnvine.co.nz

CubaDupa MARCH 24-25, WELLINGTON Samba sounds, brass beats, street opera and dance workshops. cubadupa.co.nz

Homegrown APRIL 7, WELLINGTON Another stellar Kiwi line-up following 2017’s record sell-out. homegrown.net.nz

NZ Festival of Nature APRIL 20-25, DUNEDIN A family-friendly festival to show support of environmental protection. wilddunedin.nz

The Big Hoot MARCH 3 – MAY 13, AUCKLAND 47 bespoke owl sculptures raise funds for Child Cancer Foundation. thebighoot.co.nz

Arrowtown Autumn Festival APRIL 19-25, ARROWTOWN Explore this picturesque town at its most colourful time of the year. arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

NZ Comedy Festival APRIL 26 – MAY 20, NATIONWIDE Guaranteed belly laughs from local and international acts. comedyfestival.co.nz