Matariki Night Market 2025

Explore the night lit gardens full of local producers and craft artisans, groove to live music from Double Shot, stargaze with local experts from the Omaka Observatory, learn poi movements, relish in the fire dancing performances, get festive with face painting by Little Faces and Kelly Canning, discover astronomy facts and stories about the Matariki stars with a special treasure hunt, and more!

It will be a stellar evening for everyone with amazing encounters around every corner all under a beautiful starry night.

Avoid parking issues and catch the Explore Marlborough shuttle bus on the night. For more details, visit: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/exploremarlborough/items/635774/calendar/2025/06/?flow=397874&full-items=yes

This community event is free and open to everyone in our Marlborough region and visitors alike.

Dancer Jono Riehlman is donating his performance fees to the Starship Foundation. Let’s make an even bigger donation with your help on the night!

Please keep in mind that there are no cash points at the Vines Village. Not all vendors may take card payments.