What's On in Pukekohe - Explore Pukekohe

This week · 31 August – 6 September 2026

🍴 Food, Drink & Markets

Franklin Market

Sat 5 Sep · Massey Avenue carpark, Pukekohe

The weekly Saturday market fills the Massey Avenue public carpark from 8am to noon with fresh Franklin produce, artisan goods and hot food stalls.

Pukekohe Farmers & Artisans Market

Sun 6 Sep · Pukekohe Town Square

The first-Sunday market returns to the Town Square on King Street from 9am to 12.30pm with local growers, artisan bread, cheese, plants and craft stalls.

LaValla Father’s Day VIP Rugby & BBQ Experience

Sun 6 Sep · Navigation Homes Stadium

A ticketed Father’s Day package at Navigation Homes Stadium from 1pm combining a BBQ with the afternoon’s rugby.

💪 Sports, Fitness & Wellness

Counties Manukau Steelers v Southland

Sun 6 Sep · Navigation Homes Stadium

The Steelers host the Southland Stags in a Bunnings NPC home fixture kicking off at 2.05pm.

🎵 Live Music & Nightlife

Acoustic Music with Edwin Judd

Thu 3 Sep · The Goodhome Pukekohe

Acoustic musician Edwin Judd plays a free fortnightly Thursday session from 5pm to 8pm at The Goodhome on Edinburgh Street.

🤝 Community & Social

Papakura Pipe Band’s Ceilidh

Fri 4 Sep · Karaka War Memorial Hall

The annual ceilidh fundraiser brings together Papakura Pipe Band, RSA Franklin Pipe Band and The Barnstormers for Scottish dancing and highland dancing.

🎓 Workshops, Classes & Talks

PET First Aid Course

Sun 6 Sep · St John, Pukekohe

A St John course in Pukekohe starting at 9am covering first aid for pets.

Coming up later this month

Franklin Arts Festival

Fri 11 Sep – Sat 26 Sep · Franklin Arts Centre

The annual Franklin Arts Festival exhibition opens on the evening of Friday 11 September and runs daily from Saturday 12 September to Saturday 26 September.

Luna Bites Night Market

Fri 11 Sep · Navigation Homes Stadium

A night market of food trucks and stalls at Navigation Homes Stadium from 5pm.

Acoustic Music with Edwin Judd

Thu 17 Sep · The Goodhome Pukekohe

Edwin Judd returns for the next fortnightly acoustic Thursday session from 5pm.

Beats By Bingo

Wed 23 Sep · Little Ed Pukekohe

DJ Andy Juice hosts the free last-Wednesday music bingo night from 7.30pm at Little Ed on Edinburgh Street.

Sources: Eventfinda and Auckland Council. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.

Frequently asked questions

What’s on in Pukekohe this week?

The What’s On calendar lists concerts, markets, sport, theatre, exhibitions and community events happening across Pukekohe this week, each with its date and venue.

What events are coming up in Pukekohe?

Upcoming events in Pukekohe, from gigs and festivals to markets and sport, are listed in date order on the calendar, so you can see what’s ahead at a glance.

Are there free events in Pukekohe?

Plenty. Markets, exhibitions and community days in Pukekohe are often free, and they appear alongside ticketed events in the calendar so free options are easy to spot.

Where can I find live music and gigs in Pukekohe?

Live music, gigs and club nights across Pukekohe are grouped in the calendar under their own heading, with the venue and date for each so you can plan a night out.

How do I find family-friendly events in Pukekohe?

Markets, festivals and daytime community events in Pukekohe are generally suitable for all ages, so look for these in the calendar for family-friendly outings.

How often is the Pukekohe events calendar updated?

Regularly. We refresh the Pukekohe What’s On calendar as new events are announced, so it stays current from week to week.

What’s On in Pukekohe

Keep exploring Pukekohe