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.
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.
A casual wine tasting club where you can bring along a bottle of wine of your own to enjoy and share with friends in our space. Everyone brings a wine, and we mix them up and pour them blind. It’s a great chance to hone your tasting skills and get together with like-minded wine enthusiasts here in Blenheim.
Our Supper Club is a monthly series of intimate evenings centred around thoughtful food, curated wines, and conversations with winemakers, sommeliers, and those behind the bottle.
Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon at beautiful Spy Valley Wines, where creativity, laughter, and great wine come together.
Eight of Renwick’s favourite spots – Wairau River, Nautilus Estate, Framingham, Forrest Wines, Bladen, Mahi, Vines Village, and Boomtown Brewery – are opening their doors for a day filled with wine, beer, food, music, and family fun.
Each Supper Club is developed in collaboration with a different guest, meaning every evening takes on its own unique format, menu, and experience.
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/supper-club-lake-chalice-oak-ivy/blenheim/marlborough
A one-off winter evening to settle in, share stories, and enjoy the atmosphere.
Entry is free, but bookings are essential. Book at events@forrest.co.nz
Join us at Leefield Station, Marlborough, for a ride like no other. After a fantastic 2025 event, Marlborough's newest wine-tourism & mountain biking event returns for an even better 2026 edition!
https://marlboroughnz.com/events/leefield-station-grape-gravel-2026/
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.
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.
Showcasing excellence, provenance and the extraordinary diversity of wines from New Zealand's largest wine region.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Marlborough Wine Show, proudly sponsored by QuayConnect, celebrates wine excellence and provenance.
2026 Key Dates:
Entries close: Wednesday 16 September
Wine samples due: Friday 9 October
Judging: 21–23 October
Results notified: 29 October
Join Commerce7 for a live session built specifically for Marlborough wineries, sharing real data on what’s happening in New Zealand’s DTC space right now, including why top-performing wineries capture far more visitor emails than most, and how nurturing those relationships can make a customer worth more than twice as much over time.
Register: https://www.commerce7.com/event/dtc-growth-strategies-a-live-session-for-marlborough-wineries/