EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Here is a small selection of events and festivals going on in Dunedin this October.
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT, ARLIE?
Popular local songstress Arlie McCormick explores the iconic Burt Bacharach Songbook accompanied by the incredibly talented Stuart Walker.
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 October | 7pm | Clarkson Studio, Regent Theatre | $40 per person
THE VINTAGE ROUNDUP CLOTHING + CRAFT MARKET
We're bringing the market to the Port Chalmers Town Hall. Vintage lovers can hunt for treasures with all of their favourite local vintage clothing shops, online sellers, crafters and collectors.
Saturday 5 October | 11am – 3pm | Port Chalmers Town Hall | $2 coin entry, bring cash for stalls
MOVE FOR MS
People of all ages and abilities are invited to Move for MS and raise funds for MS Otago to help provide support, information and advocacy for people affected by multiple sclerosis.
Sunday 6 October | 11am | Wingatui Racecourse | $5.45 Child, $10.60 Adult, $31.20 Family
Grab Nan, Pops and the grandkids and celebrate Grandparents' Day at Otago Museum. There will be craft activities for old and young, live piano music, and screenings of Mary Poppins Returns.
Sunday, 6 October | 10am – 3pm | Tūhura Otago Museum | Free
BADJELLY THE WITCH GLOW SHOW
An original production featuring a mash-up of science, puppetry and music brings the much-loved story of Badjelly the Witch to life in a whole new light.
Wednesday 9 October | 11am | Mayfair Theatre | Various ticket prices and plans
TWO YEARS OF TRU: A CELEBRATION
Celebrating two years of The Rainbow Umbrella podcast with performances from Ōtepoti drag artists and live music to get you dancing.
Saturday 12 October | 7pm | Yours, 43 Moray Place | Koha entry
THE KINGDOM OF BLING
Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien’s new satirical musical set in “a time of confusion, when so many madly, strange beliefs collide”. There will also be a Q&A session with Richard O’Brien.
Tuesday 15 October | 7.30pm | Regent Theatre | Tickets from $75
THE THIN WHITE UKES
Direct from Australia, The Thin White Ukes are the world’s favourite David Bowie ukulele harmony tribute phenomenon performing his beloved back catalogue with a twist.
Tuesday 15 October | 7.30pm | Dunedin Musicians Club, 12 Manse Street | Tickets $28.92
ROCK DIVAS
Five intimidatingly talented female rock vocalists take to the stage in a blistering full-scale theatrical production paying homage to the very best rock artists. From the producer of Rock Tenors.
Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 October | Various times | Mayfair Theatre | Tickets from $69.50
THE REVOLUTION - A MONTHLY DRAG SHOW: HALLOWEEN EDITION
Dunedin's favourite monthly Drag Show presents a spine-chilling Halloween edition featuring spooktacular local Drag Queens Ann Arkii, Deliria Hevelius, Cherri Cola and Ranga Tang, along with Drag Prince Sam in Colour.
Saturday 19 October | 8pm | Yours, 43 Moray Place | Tickets from $10