Marlborough comes alive in its events

From intimate cellar door experiences to world-class wine festivals that draw visitors from across the globe. There is always something worth showing up for.

What’s On

From cellar door experiences to food and wine events that bring the region to life, there is always something worth showing up for in Marlborough.

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Winery Events
Forrest Wines - Cosy Sunday Sessions
Sept 6
Forret Estate Winery
Forrest Wines - Cosy Sunday Sessions
Forret Estate Winery

Join us in our beautiful backyard for a Sunday Session featuring stunning live music from awesome local musicians.
Families, kids, dogs on leads, all welcome.

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Forret Estate Winery
Twilight Soirée
Nov 7
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Twilight Soirée
Cloudy Bay Vineyards

Twilight Soirée | 7 November
A hidden garden, fine wine, garden-inspired drinks, food and music set the scene for the Garden Marlborough Twilight Soirée. Held after hours in Cloudy Bay’s secluded Pelorus Garden and on The Shack lawn, it’s a chance to experience a different side of one of Marlborough’s best-known wine estates.

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Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Argentina and South America Wine Tasting at Rimapere 
Nov 13
Rimapere
Argentina and South America Wine Tasting at Rimapere 
Rimapere

Join us at Rimapere this spring, on the Friday 13th of November from 5pm, for the third edition of our International Wine Tasting — an evening dedicated to the great wines of Argentina & South Africa.

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Rimapere
Leefield Station Grape & Gravel 2026
Nov 22
Leefield Station
Leefield Station Grape & Gravel 2026
Leefield Station

A day of off-road cycling and vineyard adventure at Leefield Station. The course winds through rolling hills, vineyard valleys and farmland tracks across this iconic property. With categories for all abilities, music, hospitality and a dedicated children’s race, it's a great day out for the whole family.

Take part in Grape & Gravel

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Leefield Station
Riesling Rendezvous
Nov 27
Forrest Wines
Riesling Rendezvous
Forrest Wines

On Friday 27 November, from 5.00pm – 8.00pm, Forrest Wines invites you to our Riesling Rendezvous – a relaxed, walk-around tasting celebrating the incredible diversity of Riesling.

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Forrest Wines
Music on the Lawn
Dec 5
Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Music on the Lawn
Cloudy Bay Vineyards

The Cloudy Bay Cellar Door will be returning with our summer Music on the Lawn series the first Sunday of every month December 2026 – March 2027.

Weather permitting, we will have music on our lawn from 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Our bar will be open serving wine and light snacks. Beanbags and tables will be available first-come, first-served or guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets. No bookings required. All are welcome! Please keep an eye on our website and social media for more information.

Marlborough cellar door | New Zealand Wine | Cloudy Bay

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Cloudy Bay Vineyards
Vinyl in the Vines
Jan 23
Vinyl in the Vines
Vinyl in the Vines
Vinyl in the Vines

A local favourite, Vinyl in the Vines is back at Lawson’s Dry Hills cellar door. The DJ collective will be spinning a range of music for your listening and dancing pleasure in the beautiful courtyard. Enjoy great wine, beer and food, and settle in for a summer afternoon among the vines.

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Vinyl in the Vines
Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027
Feb 4
Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is recognised around the world for its freshness, precision and unmistakable sense of place, shaped by the region’s distinctive landscape and the people behind every bottle.

Sauvignon Blanc NZ 2027 brings together people from across the wine world to celebrate New Zealand’s most iconic wine and explore what’s next for the variety. While the event is primarily industry-focused, full registration is open to wine lovers who aren’t part of a winery. The Major Tastings are a particular highlight, offering the chance to discover some of the world’s very best Sauvignon Blanc in one place. This is no ordinary wine event!

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Savour in the Park
Feb 13
Wine Marlborough
Savour in the Park
Wine Marlborough

Spend a summer afternoon tasting, sipping and savouring Marlborough at Savour in the Park. Enjoy seven local wineries, cocktails, beer and a range of food options, alongside live bands, with headline act Jon Toogood taking to the stage.

Taste, SIP & Savour Marlborough

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Wine Marlborough
Brookby Beats
Feb 13
Brookby Hill Vineyard
Brookby Beats
Brookby Hill Vineyard

As the afternoon light settles over the Southern Valleys, Brookby Beats brings techno, wine and good company among the vines. DJs Chris Tubbs, Two Minds and Pete Green provide the soundtrack, alongside Two Rivers wines, local craft beer and food. Music runs from 3pm until 10.30pm.

Wine. Techno. See you amongst the vines.

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Brookby Hill Vineyard
Catalina Wine Mixer
Feb 20
Catalina Wine Mixer

Catalina Wine Mixer | Saturday 20 February 2027
Set sail on the Marlborough Sounds for a summer afternoon celebrating 20 Years of Catalina Sounds and an unforgettable experience on the water. Enjoy Catalina Sounds wines, canapés and live music against a spectacular coastal backdrop.

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Festivals & Celebrations

Every year, Marlborough comes together to celebrate what makes this place like no other - the wine, the people and the spirit of a region that loves to share what it does best.

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Festivals & Celebrations
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival

The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is taking a pause.

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Marlborough Wine Show
Marlborough Wine Show

Showcasing excellence, provenance and the extraordinary diversity of wines from New Zealand's largest wine region.

Enter the Marlborough Wine Show

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Marlborough Wine Show Celebration
Marlborough Wine Show Celebration

A night to celebrate Marlborough wine and the people behind it. Join us as we announce the trophy winners from the Marlborough Wine Show - an evening of exceptional wine, shared pride and well-deserved recognition.

Find out more and get your tickets

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Young Viticulturist
Young Viticulturist

Great wines begin in the vineyard - and great vineyards begin with great people. The Young Viticulturist of the Year competition celebrates the next generation of talent shaping the future of Marlborough wine.

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#SauvBlancDay
#SauvBlancDay

Every first Friday in May, Sauvignon Blanc lovers around the world raise a glass together. #SauvBlancDay is a global celebration that connects Marlborough with the people who love what we make -one sip, one post, one shared moment at a time.

Join the celebration

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Young Winemaker
Young Winemaker

The next generation of Marlborough winemakers is already at work. The Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year Competition gives emerging talent the platform, recognition and inspiration to become the future leaders of this industry.

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Industry Events

Stay connected with the people, ideas and conversations shaping the future of Marlborough wine. From industry gatherings to workshops and tastings, there is always something worth being part of.

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Industry Events & Workshops
Marlborough Wine Show
Aug 10
Marlborough Wine Show

The Marlborough Wine Show, proudly sponsored by QuayConnect, celebrates wine excellence and provenance.

2026 Key Dates:

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AGM
Nov 24
AGM

All members are encouraged to join the chair and members of the board at the Annual General Meeting for the organisation.

The board will speak to the key achievements for the year, present the audited accounts and speak to the state of the industry.

It will be followed by a social function where board members will be available to discuss any matters of interest to attendees.

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Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027
Feb 2
Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027

Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand 2027 is a celebration of collaboration, creativity and iconic global reputation of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. We’re inviting the world to be here and experience the people, places and ideas shaping the future, as we explore the depth and diversity of our Sauvignon Blanc like never before!

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