This event is all about creativity, conversation, and unleashing your inner artist in a fun, judgment-free environment.

Your ticket includes a shared grazing table featuring cheeses, breads, savouries, and sweets, along with all the painting materials you’ll need. Attendees also get 25% off their first wine, plus bottomless hot drink refills after you purchase your first!

Everyone is an artist at heart, so whether you’re coming with friends, a partner, or flying solo, this is your chance to unwind and experience the joy of painting with Paintvine. Tickets: https://paintvine.co.nz/

One of New Zealand’s biggest Multicultural Festivals is back! Come and:

Savour delicious ethnic foods
Enjoy traditional dances and music
Explore the rich variety of cultures that call Marlborough home

A huge thanks to our major sponsor, Marlborough District Council, for helping make this celebration possible.

Whether you’re a music lover, a vintage worker, or just looking for a great evening out, our harvest concert is the perfect way to relax and connect prior to harvest. Sip, listen, and enjoy a chilled night filled with amazing music and great vibes amongst the vines.

Tickets are just $20 and are selling fast...

https://framingham.co.nz/blogs/the-harvest-festival/framingham-harvest-concert-2026

Hand crafted boutique Marlborough Wines with music by Jim Tannock.

The day after the Marlborough Wine & Food Festival, come chill out with us at Jackson Estate Winery for The Big Hang — an afternoon of good food, great music, and even better company.

https://marlboroughnz.com/events/the-big-hang/

Vine Vitality is the ultimate summer reset for body and mind. The morning begins with a mindful vineyard walk, guided breathing techniques, and a taste of Mahi’s winegrowing story. Along the way, you will learn how the breath can energise, restore, and even cure a post-festival haze. The experience culminates in a revitalising ice-barrel plunge followed by Mahi wines and spicy bites that warm and awaken the senses.

More information: https://sauvignom.com/events/vine-vitality/

As New Zealand's original Wine & Food Festival, this event is not to be missed. Join us for our 39th edition of celebrating the ultimate match made in Marlborough. Saturday, 14 February 2026.

https://marlboroughwinefestival.com

Kaiaka Catering and Essence of Marlborough Wine present: Marlborough Summer Sessions , a night celebrating all things Marlborough.

More information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marlborough-summer-sessions-tickets-1980286289600

Kick off the festival weekend with a Summer Soirée at Forrest Wines, 4–9pm.

Sweet tunes from DJ Margaret, Taye Williams, DJames, Miranda Easten, and ÆTHÈR will set the tone.

Forrest Wines will be pouring, Boomtown Beers on tap, and food trucks serving up a feast.

Come unwind, soak up the vibes, and roll straight into a weekend of festivities. Free entry.

Yoga Uncorked is a joyful yoga and wine experience which celebrates the best of Marlborough summer. In the garden of the Wairau River Wines cellar door, you will move through a fun, light-hearted yoga flow with partner poses, playful challenges, and a glass of Estate Rosé in hand. Between sips, fresh bites and plenty of laughter, the world slows down and every moment invites you to pause and savour.

https://sauvignom.com/events/yoga-uncorked/

Vinyl in the Vines, as known and loved by locals - is back. The DJ collective will feature a range of music for your listening and dancing pleasure, while you enjoy great wine, beer and food. 100% of the ticket money will go to the Marlborough Community Foodbank.

Funky sounds featuring DJs DAI & MR SLICE
Plus, Plus, BOOM TOWN BEER, CHOCOLATE & GINGER AND BOWL'D OVER food trucks.

Tickets:https://marlboroughnz.com/events/vinyl-in-the-vines-funk-for-food/

Take an evening to pause and celebrate life in all its colour. Join us for Wineful Dreams at Forrest Wines on Celebration of Life Day, an afterwork event that blends reflection, creativity, and wine.

Set intentions for the year ahead through guided journaling and a grounding meditation, then design your personal vision board while sipping Forrest’s expressive wines and enjoying shared platters in good company. Get your ticket for an uplifting evening to honour your dreams, connect with others, and toast to the vibrant life you are creating.

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Start your Sunday with creativity, connection, and the taste of possibility. Join us for Wineful Dreams at Forrest Wines, a mindful vision board workshop designed to help you visualise the year ahead. We begin with reflection and a grounding meditation, then design a personal vision board while enjoying Forrest’s wines and shared platters in a relaxed, inspiring setting. As the session concludes, stay on for Forrest’s famous Sunday live music and let your vision flow into an afternoon of good wine, laughter, and summer vibes.

sauvignom.com/events/wineful-dreams

Escape the festive rush and make time for yourself among the vines. Join us for Vin Gogh at Jackson Estate, a mindful art workshop filled with colour, laughter, and connection. Surrounded by wildflowers, you’ll craft your own flower-pressed tote bag using petals and leaves gathered from the estate’s garden, while enjoying a tasting of Jackson Estate’s wines paired with floral-inspired bites. Set to relaxed summer tunes and the hum of the vineyard, this is your chance to unwind, create, and sip in good company. Leave with a handmade keepsake to treasure, or gift to someone special this Christmas.

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Take a breath and let your senses lead you. Join us for Wine Zen at Allan Scott Bistro at Allan Scott Family Winemakers – a sensory journey into mindfulness, connection, and the quiet beauty of wine. We begin with a grounding meditation and explore five mindful techniques that awaken each of our senses before heading behind the scenes on a private tour with owner and winemaker Josh Scott. The morning concludes in the Bistro with a guided sensory wine and food pairing that deepens our appreciation for flavour, texture, and the stories within each glass.

A fresh take on balance, bubbles and the beauty of slowing down. Bubbly Balance invites you to move, breathe and unwind among the native gardens at Hunter’s Wines before discovering the art behind their celebrated MiruMiru™ sparkling range. Guided movement meets mindful sipping in an experience that feels uplifting, elegant and just a little bit cheeky. With bubbles flowing and flavourful pairings to match, this is mindfulness with sparkle. More details: https://sauvignom.com/events/bubbly-balance/

Sip, Savour & Celebrate Renwick

Saturday 15 November 2025
10am to 5pm

Come and celebrate Marlborough’s very own Big Day Out!
Seven of Renwick’s favourite spots – Wairau River, Nautilus Estate, Framingham, Forrest Wines, Bladen, Gibson Bridge, and Boomtown Brewery – are opening their doors for a day filled with wine, beer, food, music, and family fun.

Fresh air, good wine, and a reason to pause. Wine in Bloom brings together movement, mindfulness and Wairau River’s newest Reserve Rosé for a playful garden experience that feels both relaxing and social. You’ll stretch, sip and reconnect in a setting that celebrates the beauty of slowing down. With floral flavours, fresh bites and plenty of laughter, this is mindfulness done the Marlborough way: easy, joyful and best enjoyed with friends. More details: https://sauvignom.com/events/wine-in-bloom/

On Tuesday, 4 November, we’re bringing the glamour, thrill, and flavour of Flemington’s Melbourne Cup to Marlborough.

In partnership with Thomas’s and Daniel Le Brun, join us for a day of racing, style, and celebration at our winery.

More information: https://witherhills.co.nz/pages/events

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 25 October 2025 & join us at Spy Valley Wines for a day full of fun, flavour, and fantastic experiences!

More information: https://marlboroughnz.com/events/spy-valley-open-day/

Celebrate the season for a Spring Mixer at the Vines Village on Saturday, October 25th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm.
Enjoy live music, discover local crafts and products, indulge in delicious food, and be entertained with activities for all ages. The Vines Village businesses will be open late for the event with special offerings. More details to come!

This is a free event open to our Marlborough community and visitors alike.

More information: https://marlboroughnz.com/events/the-vines-village-spring-mixer/

For the first time, the Marlborough Wine Grand Tasting will open its doors to both industry and wine lovers. This brand-new event offers the chance to explore over 400 new release wines from New Zealand’s most celebrated wine region, all of which will have been presented for judging in the Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect, the week prior.

Replacing the traditional industry Friday tasting, the Grand Tasting invites wine enthusiasts, industry members, and the Marlborough community to come together and celebrate the diversity of Marlborough wine. All Marlborough Wine Show entrants will receive a coupon code for two complimentary tickets, with the option to purchase additional tickets.

The event is split into two three-hour sessions: Session One from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and Session Two from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Tickets are valid only for the selected session.

Purchase tickets here: Marlborough Wine Grand Tasting

Wither Hills invites you to a night of flavor, laughter, and connection — set against the backdrop of our iconic Barrel Hall. We’re bringing together three of NZ’s most beloved comedians for an evening that promises to be rich, rounded, and best shared with friends and a good glass in hand.

We’re hosting a relaxed evening at our cosy Cellar Door and Tasting Room, where we’ll be pairing a selection of our premium red wines with a two-course gourmet seasonal dinner.

This special night offers a rare opportunity to explore some of our finest reds—including a few bottles from our exclusive Library stock. If you’ve ever been curious about how a wine ages, this is your chance to taste the difference for yourself.

We’ll be there to share the stories behind the wines, chat about our winemaking approach, and connect over a shared love of good food, good company, and great wine.

It’s set to be an intimate evening of tasting, learning and storytelling by candlelight.

Tickets are limited, so make sure you book soon—we’d love to see you there.

Tickets: $75.00 per person

Book here: Red Wines by Candlelight – Forrest Wines

A midwinter celebration like no other, featuring:

Curated seasonal fare by The South Sea Catering Co. & 

exceptional Spy Valley Wine on arrival.

Cosy atmosphere, glowing lights, and a touch of inspired elegance.

Tickets on sale now:
Winter Soirée – Spy Valley Wine

Inspired by the Marlborough Book Festival, we’re hosting a relaxed fireside evening for book lovers, book clubs, and anyone who loves good wine and great conversation.

We’ll be pouring mulled wine and Forrest favourites by the glass or bottle, with cheese platters available to purchase on the night. A one-off winter evening to settle in, share stories, and enjoy the atmosphere.

Entry is free, but bookings are essential. Book at cellardoor@forrest.co.nz 

Website: A Bookish Evening at Forrest – Forrest Wines

The Matariki Night Market returns! It will be fun evening for all on Saturday, June 14th from 4:30 to 7:30pm explore the Vines Village with night lit gardens, local producers and stallholders, live music, fire and poi dancing, face painting, and a special Matariki treasure hunt.

Enjoy an exclusive tasting evening featuring our exceptional Bordeaux cuvées from the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage estates. This year, we’re proud to introduce a special Méthode Traditionnelle Champagne from Reims, France — an elegant addition to the experience.

Please note that this edition is a ticketed event, reflecting the premium selection and food offerings.

Spots are limited, so we encourage you to book early to avoid missing out on this sparkling evening. 

https://akarua.com/rimapere/experiences#french-wine-tasting