Martinborough has a busy events calendar and we recommend you book your accommodation early to avoid disappointment. Please be aware that, should an event you were planning to attend be cancelled, our normal cancellation terms apply.
Greytown Festival of Christmas
28 June to 28 July 2024
Dates are to be confirmed, we’re looking forward to our Greytown midwinter Christmas.
Jazz in Martinborough
30 August to 1 September 2024
Headline acts last year included the “mystical” and “astonishing” Lucien Johnson Quartet, winner of the ApraAmcos Jazz Composer of the year; and the return to Martinborough of an old favourite The Nairobi Trio.
Martinborough Music Festival
Chamber Music
27 to 29 September 2024
This annual Martinborough Music Festival brings some of New Zealand’s very best chamber musicians to the village of Martinborough.
Martinborough Round the Vines
Saturday 2 November 2024
This 10 or 21km fun walk or run is a fundraiser for Martinborough School. Sample local wines en-route and finish in the Square for prize-giving including prizes for best-dressed teams and individuals as well as those for athletic endeavors. A great day out, which we are proud to sponsor.
Pūkaha Wairarapa Garden Tour
9 and 10 November 2024
This self-drive garden tour is a major fundraiser for Pūkaha and encompasses 15 gardens in the Carterton and South Wairarapa districts.
Toast Martinborough
Sunday 19 January 2025
Toast Martinborough is back with a new date and new event owners. Toast is the must do annual event for lovers of fine wine and great food – people who want to assemble their crew and have a great time.
Cruise Martinborough
22 to 25 January 2025
Four days of family fun with 100’s of hot rods, muscle and classic cars on display
Martinborough Fair
First Saturday in February and March
The Martinborough fair is legendary with over 400 stalls including food, crafts and clothing all around the historic Martinborough Square.
Wings over Wairarapa
2025 dates tbc
Wings over Wairarapa offers three fabulous days of flying with our stunning Wairarapa scenery as backdrop. There’s a great range of aircraft to see and fantastic displays and activities for kids of all ages.
Wairarapa Balloon Festival
2025 dates tbc
A fabulous five day festival of flying which usually takes place over Easter weekend.
Featherston Booktown
Karukatea Festival
2025 dates tbc
A festival of books, storytelling and ideas in Featherston, New Zealand’s only Booktown.