Pour & Explore Martinborough

28/07/2026

A competition well worth entering! Come and celebrate Pour & Explore in our beautiful village 🍷✨

28/07/2026

Just 4 sleeps to go! 🗓️⏳🍷
Pour & Explore Martinborough is almost here, weekend one is PACKED with unforgettable experiences. Don’t miss out!

SATURDAY:
🦸 Sequins & Superheroes – launch party at Martinborough Town Hall
🎸 Drive live at The Village Café
🦆 ‘I said Duck’ Cooking Classes at The Prodigal Daughter
🍽️ Moy Hall & Stoney Farm Truffle Dinner (sold out)
✂️Crepe Paper Lampshade Making at Ventana
🐇 Into the Burrow – 3 courses & wine at Rabbit by Coney
🍸 Sip & Shake Saturdays with Mr. Consistent and Dr Beak

SUNDAY:
🎨 The Long Table Art Party at Nara
🍷 Halite Wine Takeover Sunday Session at Mesita
🍇 Couch Sessions at Ata Rangi Winery
🦞 Lobster Riot Sundays at Tohi
🍷 Underground Cellar Library Tasting at Palliser

And that’s just the start! over 70 events across August, with something for everyone.

Check out the programme for more info:
https://www.pourandexploremartinborough.co.nz/

27/07/2026

🪩✨ THIS SATURDAY! ✨🪩
SEQUINS & SUPERHEROES

Dust off the sequins, grab your superhero cape (or just come as you are!) and join us for the ultimate opening party of Pour & Explore 2026! 💃🦸

Dress-up is encouraged but definitely not essential – it’s all about a fun night out to kick off the festival in style.

🎧 Dance the night away with Sweet Mix Kids and BB Malloy, serving up an unforgettable soundtrack from start to finish.
🌮 Fuel up with delicious eats from Lulu’s Taqueria.
🍷 Cash bar available all night.
📍MBA Town Hall, 7-11pm

Whether you’re catching up with friends, planning a date night, or just looking for an excuse to let your hair down, this is the perfect way to start the festival.

🎟️ Tickets are still available at Kitcheners and on Eventfinda, don’t miss Martinborough’s most colourful night of winter!
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/sequins-superheroes-pour-explore-launch-party/martinborough

26/07/2026

⭐️ SPONSOR SHOUT OUT ⭐️

The hugest thank you to Karahui Wine Bar & Restaurant - one of our Silver Sponsors. We’re so grateful for your support in helping bring this year’s festival to life!

Here’s what’s on at Karahui this August:

🍄 Dirty Little Truffles (4–8 Aug) Celebrate Stoney Farm’s first truffle harvest with delicious truffle specials and freshly shaved local truffle.

🥂 Bennys & Bubbles (15 Aug) Bottomless Prosecco, outrageous Bennies and live music from DJ JayRob.

🦆 Duck Duck Pinot (21 Aug) A Blue Duck espresso martini, Pinot-braised duck burger and duck egg chocolate fondant.

🥧 The Hunters Table (Every Thursday) – Wild game pies paired with Black Nectar Stout or Huntress Pinot.

Be sure to add Karahui to your Pour & Explore itinerary this August! Check out the programme for more info on these fantastic events 🍷

https://www.pourandexploremartinborough.co.nz

26/07/2026

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!!⏳
less than a week until Pour & Explore Martinborough 2026!

With more than 70 events to enjoy, there’s something for every age and interest. From unforgettable food and wine experiences to live music, workshops, family fun and more, Martinborough is set to come alive this August 💃🎉🥂🪩

Pick up a programme around town or check it out online, then start booking!

https://www.pourandexploremartinborough.co.nz

25/07/2026

Two incredible acts. One unforgettable night 🎶🪩

Sequins & Superheroes is bringing an amazing lineup to kick off Pour & Explore Martinborough next Saturday 1 August!MBA Town Hall, 7-11pm💃🦸

🎧 SWEET MIX KIDS are one of New Zealand’s most exciting electronic duos, renowned for their vibrant, high-energy live shows. Blending electronic beats with live instruments, vocals and infectious party anthems, they create an unforgettable atmosphere that’s guaranteed to keep the dance floor buzzing.

🎤 BB MALLOY brings 20 years of musical experience with his raw, Americana-inspired folk sound. Former frontman of The Dead Zephyrs, BB is known for his honest songwriting, engaging storytelling and captivating live performances.

From dancefloor anthems to soulful acoustic sets, this is a night of live music you won’t want to miss

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now – grab yours from Kitcheners or Eventfinda and join us for the ultimate Pour & Explore launch party!
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/sequins-superheroes-pour-explore-launch-party/martinborough

25/07/2026

Dance the night away to ‘Sweet Mix Kids’ at the Pour & Explore Launch Party ‘Sequins & Superheroes’ next Saturday 1st August, 7-11pm - Martinborough Town Hall.
🎟️ Tickets available now at Kitcheners and Eventfinda

24/07/2026

Discover the perfect seafood and wine pairings at Palliser’s Ocean & Vine Tasting Event 🍷🦪

A huge thank you to Palliser Wine proud sponsors of Pour & Explore Martinborough, for supporting this year’s festival.

🎟️ Book your spot now!
https://www.palliser.co.nz/book-now

23/07/2026

🪩✨ SEQUINS & SUPERHEROES ✨🪩
The Official Pour & Explore Launch Party

The festival starts here!

Join us on Saturday 1 August, from 7.00pm–11.00pm, at the Martinborough Town Hall for a night of live music, great food, drinks and plenty of fun.

🎶 Live music from Sweet Mix Kids & BB Malloy
🌮 Lulu’s Taqueria food truck
🍷 Fully licensed cash bar

This year’s theme is Sequins & Superheroes. Dress to impress in sequins, don your favourite superhero outfit, or simply come along as you are. Dressing up is encouraged, but completely optional 🦸🪩💃

Gather your friends and help us kick off an incredible month of Pour & Explore Martinborough in style.

🎟️ Buy your tickets now at Kitchener's or via Eventfinda:
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/sequins-superheroes-pour-explore-launch-party/martinborough

Explore a month-long programme of cosy experiences – from candle-lit tastings and art installations to local food trails and the grand opening weekend.

23/07/2026

Five unique events, one unforgettable August! 🍷✨

Colombo Martinborough is serving up creativity, great food and wine as part of Pour & Explore Martinborough. Check out their fantastic lineup and book your spot!