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Arts & culture in Palmerston North

Galleries, museums, theatre, comedy and the sights not to miss in Palmerston North.

5 picks · 3 free · updated 28 October

FreeEmily Hartley-Skudder: CAMEOWed 28 October, 10am · Te Manawa MuseumFreeKura Te Waru-RewiriWed 28 October, 10am · Te Manawa MuseumFreeKura Te Waru-Rewiri exhibitionWed 28 October, 10am · Te Manawa MuseumGraveyard ShiftFri 30 October, 8pm · Globe Theatre · From NZ$35Miss Pole Dance New Zealand 2026Sat 31 October, 7pm · Globe Theatre · From NZ$63
What’s On Palmerston NorthEverything on in Palmerston North this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in Palmerston North?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Arts & culture in Palmerston North, answered

What are the best arts & culture picks in Palmerston North?

Right now: Emily Hartley-Skudder: CAMEO, Kura Te Waru-Rewiri, Kura Te Waru-Rewiri exhibition and Graveyard Shift. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and FreeGuides' own research.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Emily Hartley-Skudder: CAMEO, Kura Te Waru-Rewiri and Kura Te Waru-Rewiri exhibition.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Palmerston North and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Palmerston North, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.