Things to do and see in Whitianga this Queen's Birthday weekend

Events and things to do in Whitianga Queen's Birthday Weekend

Whitianga has lots of events on offer to keep you busy this Queen's Birthday Weekend. And matched with great places to eat and local attractions, it's a great time to enjoy the Mercury Bay.

Friday 4th June

Art Expo – The Whitianga Lions group are hosting an art expo with works from the Whitianga Art Group to raise funds for the Menzshed building fund. Come along to the premier night on Friday from 5.30pm.

Doc Jeffries – Friday night entertainment at the Mercury Bay Club.

Happy Hour at The Lost Spring – From 5pm.

Salt Bar - Maranda playing from 8pm til late.

Saturday 5th June

The Nukes Kids Show – Winners of the 2020 'NZ On Air Best Children's Music Video', the Nukes will be at the C3 Church in Coghill Street for what will no doubt be a fabulous show. Times and dates are on our event pages.

Art Expo – The Whitianga Lions group are hosting an art expo with works from the Whitianga Art Group to raise funds for the Menzshed building fund. From 10am on Saturday.
 
Skate-Jam - At the Skate Park from 1pm - 5pm. free entry, BBQ and DJ.

The Nukes at Luke’s Kitchen – Pop out to Luke’s Kitchen for an evening of kiwi-flavoured entertainment, The Nukes will have you laughing and tapping your feet at the same time!
 
Whitianga Town Garage Sale – Treasure hunts delight! Find something practical or maybe discover an unusual at the Whitianga Town Garage Sale.
 
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club Snapper Tournament – Calling all keen anglers to fish the Snapper Tournament. Open to Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club Members and Day members.
 
Protecting the Sea on our Doorstep – Join contributors for a community discussion on how we can help protect the marine environment around the Coromandel Peninsula. 

Whitianga Hotel - Vegas Brown Trio playing until late.

Smitty's Sports Bar & Grill – Live Music with favourites 'Splinta' tonight.

Salt Bar - Maranda performing live during lunch and dinner.

Sunday 6th June

Art Expo – The Whitianga Lions group are hosting an art expo with works from the Whitianga Art Group to raise funds for the Menzshed building fund. From 10am Sunday.

Caring for the Whangapoua coastline – Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to join in and help restore the Whangapoua coast and don't mind a bit of gardening, a chat while you work and fresh air. There will be a sausage sizzle by the shops to celebrate the event!

American Muscle, Street & Custom Club – Meet at Smitty’s Sports Bar for the monthly get together.

Wild Wood Mini Golf Social Club – From 4pm, join the locals and be social on the mini golf course!

Celine Toner & The Hitz Band – Performing as Shania Twain at the Mercury Bay Club.

Queen’s Birthday trivia

• Did you know that the Queen’s Birthday is actually in April? However, the UK has a tradition that if the Monarch’s birthday doesn’t fall during their summer months (our winter), then the monarch is allowed another birthday! It is also traditional to hold the ‘Trooping the Colour’ parade on the Queen’s birthday and the chances of a fine day for this are higher in the summer.
• Did you know that both Queen Elizabeth’s were 25 years old at their coronations? Queen Elizabeth II’s was the first to be televised.
• Apparently, the Queen carries Throat lozenges, a pen, glasses and a portable bag hook in her handbag!