Entertainment
The Masters Games is renowned for the entertainment and social occasions and these are a big part of the Masters Games Experience. It provides you with the opportunity to meet up with like-minded sports enthusiasts from around New Zealand and overseas. The Games Hub provides a central location for all of this to happen.
The Games Hub is the place to be during the 2026 Masters Games. Being at the Edgar Centre this year we will have 14 sports occurring, medal ceremonies , and of course, with all the day and night time action happening this is the a great event for spectators and Masters alike.
Check out the full line up of our talented artists performing at the 2026 New Zealand Masters Games below (subject to change).
Saturday 31 january
Opening Ceremony.
7pm at The Edgar Centre
Glam it up tonight with the Official Opening Ceremony! Featuring the official Games opening, the parade of sports, the reading of the oath and the lighting of the Games flame. Meet our Ambassadors and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Dubious Groove:
Dunedin’s own Dubious Groove are a high energy and infectious show playing some of the best hits from the 80’s along with some absolutely legendary tracks from the rest of the history of recorded music. Made up of some of Dunedin’s best musicians their shows are always received with glowing reviews.
wednesday 4 February
Quiz Express: Masters Edition
Departs 4:20pm at Dunedin Railway Station
We’re taking our quiz to the tracks with a journey through the iconic Taieri Gorge.
More Information Here.
Thursday 5 February
Pizza and Pint Night at The Kensington Sports Bar and Tavern
Exclusive deal for NZMG Participants, show your accreditation and enjoy a Pizza and Pint night at The Kensington!
Friday 6 February
Masters in Harmony-ish
From 7pm at The Edgar Centre
A pub-style choir where the only rule is sing loud and have fun. Expect classic anthems, plenty of laughs and a whole lot of togetherness! With Harriet Moir at the Games Hub this is set to be another great NZMG night.
Saturday 7 February
Closing Ceremony
6:30pm at The Edgar Centre
Official Closing Ceremony of the Games.
Disco Night!
We’re taking it back to the dance floor for our final night of entertainment, with a Disco Night to remember. Think glitter, flares, and funky moves under the glow of our light-up dance floor. Dressing to theme is key, the more sparkle, the better! And bringing the vibes all night long is none other than Studio 54. Gather your crew, dust off those disco shoes, and let’s groove the night away
