What’s On in Blenheim

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Marlborough

This week · 3–9 June 2026
🎓 Workshops & talks
Travel Information Sessions

Wed 3 June · Scenic Hotel Marlborough · 10:30am

Drop-in travel info session for those planning upcoming trips, hosted at the Scenic Hotel Marlborough.

Digital Drop-in

Wed 3 June · Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library · 10:00am

Free one-on-one help with phones, tablets and laptops from library staff and volunteers.

Justice of the Peace

Wed 3 June · Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library · 10:00am

A Justice of the Peace is available at the library to witness signatures and certify documents.

Genealogy Drop-in

Wed 3 June · Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library · 1:00pm

Get help researching your family history with experienced library volunteers.

Blenheim Business Networking

Mon 8 June · Fairweathers · 9:00am

Weekly business networking breakfast for local Blenheim business owners and professionals.

Marlborough Community Workers’ Forum

Mon 8 June · Marlborough Community Centre · 12:00pm

Regular forum for those working in community, social and not-for-profit roles around Marlborough.

👪 Family & free
Fiero Code Club

Thu 4 June · Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library · 3:30pm

Free after-school coding club for kids exploring games, animations and beginner programming.

Play And Learn

Fri 5 June · Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library · 9:00am

Free pre-school programme with songs, stories and play for under-fives and their caregivers.

La Hora del Cuento

Sat 6 June · Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library · 2:00pm

A bilingual Spanish-English storytime session for tamariki and whānau at the Marlborough Library.

Lego Club

Sun 7 June · Te Kahu o Waipuna Marlborough Library · 10:00am

Weekly drop-in Lego session for kids with bricks, themes and plenty of space to build.

Cheeky Monkeys

Tue 9 June · Marlborough Library · 10:00am

Free interactive music, movement and storytime for babies and pre-schoolers with their caregivers.

🍴 Food, wine & dining
Silent Book Club

Wed 3 June · Cheese & Cheers · 5:30pm

Bring a book, order a drink and read in companionable silence at Blenheim’s relaxed Silent Book Club.

New Zealand vs the World Whisky Tasting

This week · Cheese & Cheers · Sessions during opening hours

A guided tasting flight comparing top New Zealand whiskies against drams from around the world.

Blind Tasting Tuesday

Tue 9 June · Fidelio Cafe & Wine Bar · 6:00pm

Weekly blind wine tasting at Fidelio, with a curated lineup of mystery pours from local and international labels.

🎵 Live music & gigs
Wellington Sea Shanty Society — EP Release Tour

Wed 3 June · 5Tapped Bar · 6:00pm

The Wellington Sea Shanty Society bring their EP release tour to 5Tapped Bar for a night of rowdy folk singalongs.

⚽ Sport & outdoors
Blenheim Rock N Roll Club Nights

Wed 3 June · Blenheim Bowling Club · 7:30pm

Weekly rock and roll dance social at the Bowling Club, suitable for all skill levels.

Coming up later this month
Paint and Wine – Hydrangea Vase

Wed 10 June · The Vines Cafe · 6:30pm

A guided paint-and-wine evening creating your own hydrangea vase artwork, no experience needed.

Future of Work 2026

Wed 10 June · Marlborough Events Centre · 3:00pm

An industry forum on the future of work, careers and skills for Marlborough businesses and workers.

Cardrona In-store Tasting

Thu 11 June · Cheese & Cheers · 5:30pm

Sample Cardrona’s award-winning spirits straight from the distiller at Cheese & Cheers.

Pride Wairau Festival 2026 — Opening Ceremony

Fri 12 June · Ukaipo Rangitane Cultural Centre

The official opening of Pride Wairau 2026, kicking off a fortnight of music, art and community events across Marlborough.

Hapori — Whanau and Community Day

Sat 13 June · Marlborough Events Centre · 11:00am

A free community and family day with stalls, kai and entertainment as part of Pride Wairau 2026.

Drag Extravaganza — Pride Wairau 2026

Sat 13 June · Ukaipo Rangitane Cultural Centre · 8:00pm

A glittering night of drag performance and cabaret as part of the Pride Wairau festival lineup.

Pride Movie Screening — Pride Wairau 2026

Tue 16 June · EVENT Cinemas · 6:00pm

A special Pride-themed movie screening at EVENT Cinemas Blenheim as part of the festival programme.

Concert Pianist Nikolai Saratovsky

Thu 18 June · Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough · 7:30pm

Internationally acclaimed Russian concert pianist Nikolai Saratovsky performs a classical programme in Blenheim.

Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show

Sat 20 June · Whitehaven Theatre Marlborough · 7:00pm

An interactive comedy hypnosis show packed with laughs, audience volunteers and surprising stage antics.

Wine & Cheese Pairing Afternoon

Sun 28 June · Cheese & Cheers · 3:00pm

A guided afternoon pairing Marlborough wines with carefully matched cheeses from the Cheese & Cheers cellar.

Sources: Eventfinda and Destination Marlborough. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.