World class venues & events in Palmy

Central Energy Trust Arena and the Palmy Conference & Function Centre are leading multi-use sports and events facilities taking more than 3,300 bookings a year across both venues.

The Arena is home to 36 sporting codes and hosts a wide range of events year-round, boasting six Arenas. The Conference & Function Centre has a versatile range of function spaces available to accommodate a vast number of guests and attendees under one roof and in the heart of Palmy’s CBD.

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October 16, 2025
Celebrating Excellence in Food and Beverage Join us for an annual celebration of innovation, sustainability, and excellence in Aotearoa’s food and beverage industry. Date 16 October
October 25, 2025
Historic Stockcars – Minisprints – Stockcars – Super Saloons – Superstocks – Youth Ministocks
October 25, 2025
Join Us for the 46th Annual Mustang Convention in Palmerston North! The Manawatu Mustang Owners Club Inc is proud to host this exciting event, showcasing over 140 stunning Mustangs from across New Zealand at Fly Palmy Arena on Labour Weekend...
November 1, 2025
1 November, 5-1030pm Get ready to light up the night. Join us in the heart of city for the annual Diwali Mela – a free, family-friendly celebration for all! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Light –...
December 7, 2025
7 December, 2-730pm Christmas in Palmy is going big this year. We’re combining the magic of the parade and the Christmas concert into one extra special day. Bring the whānau, grab some kai, and celebrate Christmas together in the heart of...
December 31, 2025
31 December, 5-11.59pm Whether you’ve got little ones or want to party until midnight, we’ve got the perfect free New Year’s Eve celebration for you. Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable night of family-friendly fun at Te Marae...
November 11, 2025
11 November, 11am On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent. Each year on 11 November, Palmerston North commemorates Remembrance Day – marking the anniversary of the armistice signed between the Allies...
November 1, 2025
1 November, 5-1030pm Get ready to light up the night. Join us in the heart of city for the annual Diwali Mela – a free, family-friendly celebration for all! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Light –...
December 7, 2025
7 December, 2-730pm Christmas in Palmy is going big this year. We’re combining the magic of the parade and the Christmas concert into one extra special day. Bring the whānau, grab some kai, and celebrate Christmas together in the heart of...
December 31, 2025
31 December, 5-11.59pm Whether you’ve got little ones or want to party until midnight, we’ve got the perfect free New Year’s Eve celebration for you. Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable night of family-friendly fun at Te Marae...
November 1, 2025
1 November, 5-1030pm Get ready to light up the night. Join us in the heart of city for the annual Diwali Mela – a free, family-friendly celebration for all! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Light –...
November 11, 2025
11 November, 11am On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the guns fell silent. Each year on 11 November, Palmerston North commemorates Remembrance Day – marking the anniversary of the armistice signed between the Allies...
November 1, 2025
1 November, 5-1030pm Get ready to light up the night. Join us in the heart of city for the annual Diwali Mela – a free, family-friendly celebration for all! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Light –...
November 1, 2025
1 November, 5-1030pm Get ready to light up the night. Join us in the heart of city for the annual Diwali Mela – a free, family-friendly celebration for all! Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Festival of Light –...
December 7, 2025
7 December, 2-730pm Christmas in Palmy is going big this year. We’re combining the magic of the parade and the Christmas concert into one extra special day. Bring the whānau, grab some kai, and celebrate Christmas together in the heart of...
December 31, 2025
31 December, 5-11.59pm Whether you’ve got little ones or want to party until midnight, we’ve got the perfect free New Year’s Eve celebration for you. Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with an unforgettable night of family-friendly fun at Te Marae...
October 25, 2025
Historic Stockcars – Minisprints – Stockcars – Super Saloons – Superstocks – Youth Ministocks
November 8, 2025
Ramp Demolition Derby – Sidecars – Stockcars – Super Saloons – Superstocks – Youth Ministocks
November 15, 2025
Adult Ministocks – Midgets – Saloons – Stockcars – Superstocks
December 6, 2025
VIQRC Middle School Nationals 2025/26 VEX Season Kiwibots are proud to bring this event for our tamariki, with the support of Central Robotics, Palmerston North City Council and Tech Step. Check in and Inspection: 4pm – 6pm on Friday 5th December (except by...
December 6, 2025
VEX IQRC Nationals Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December 9am-4pm Fly Palmy Arena Free entry!

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