Upcoming events

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French Film Night - Like a Son

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Globe Theatre

🎞️Join us for our monthly French Film Night on Friday 26 June at the Globe Theatre.

La plus secrète mémoire des Hommes

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Alliance Française Community Library

For June, the book chosen is La plus secrète mémoire des Hommes by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr.📚

Bastille Day 2026 - Raclette Dinner and French Movie

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Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge,
$39.13 NZD

Join in at Evelyn Rawlins Room, Square Edge to celebrate the French national day with us!

Numéro deux

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Alliance Française Community Library

For July, the book chosen is Numéro deux by David Foenkinos.📚

Même le bruit de la nuit a changé

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Alliance Française Community Library

For August, the book chosen is Même le bruit de la nuit a changé by Violette d’Urso .📚

Envoyé un peu spécial

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Alliance Française Community Library

For September, the book chosen is Envoyé un peu spécial by Julien Blanc-Gras.📚

Le Mage du Kremlin

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Alliance Française Community Library

For October, the book chosen is Le Mage du Kremlin de Giuliano da Empoli.📚

Past events

Free Music Festival / Fête de la musique 2026 - French band LA MER

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Globe Theatre

La Mer is a renowned French band based in New Zealand. Their music brings a delightful ‘je-ne-sais-quoi’ to any occasion.

Their European repertoire features cherished gypsy swing classics drawn from French Chanson, seamlessly integrating elements of Roma music. You’ll hear the unforgettable catchy rhythms of Charles Trenet and the smooth melodies of Django Reinhardt. They also include beloved songs from Edith Piaf and contemporary artists like Tatiana Eva-Marie and Zaz, inviting you to journey overseas through their music.

Free Music Festival / Fête de la musique 2026 - SAM MANZANZA & his Afro Beat Band

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Globe Theatre

Sam Manzanza, the legendary Congolese African musician is bringing his Afro Beat Band to Palmerston North to perform his hot, spicy and powerful rhythms of Africa to make you feel love, peace and to dance non stop.

African music is for dancing. If you can walk, you can dance and you won't have to go to the gym the next morning.

A spectacular showcase of upbeat music and positive vibes, always a hit with the audience.

The Rhythm man is not just a musician, he is an experience not to be missed!

Free Music Festival / Fête de la musique 2026 - HOUSE ROCKERS BLUES BAND

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Globe Theatre

There is a big difference between playing IN a band and playing AS a band, and that is something that the House Rockers Blues Band make abundantly clear.

Tony Faulkner, Jason Waitokia and Gary Goodwin are the HOUSE ROCKERS BLUES BAND.

Modern/New Blues rock with a splash of retro.


Free Music Festival / Fête de la musique 2026 - BOSSY BETTY

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Globe Theatre

BOSSY BETTY is a solo singer songwriter and guitar player.

She will sing and play her own original material / pop & indie music.

Bossy Betty is on all major platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple, etc. 

Don't miss this original artist!

Free Music Festival / Fête de la musique 2026

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Globe Theatre

Come and celebrate the Fête de la Musique with Alliance Française Palmerston North on Saturday 6 June from 2 pm to 10 pm at Globe Theatre.

Every year since 1982, French people gather in the streets of the country to enjoy free concerts and celebrate the arrival of summer.
This year again we want to share this event, an important part of the French culture, with you.

During the afternoon, you will enjoy a wide range of musical genres: from classical music to pop, rock, folk or jazz... There will be something for everyone!

In the evening, we will feature pop & indie singer BOSSY BETTY at 5.25pm, the HOUSE ROCKERS BLUES BAND at 6pm, SAM MANZANZA and the Afro Beat Band at 7pm and French band LA MER at 8pm. 

Join us and get ready to dance!


French Film Night - Beating Sun

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Globe Theatre

🎞️Join us for our monthly French Film Night on Friday 22 May at the Globe Theatre.

L'enfance d'Alan

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Alliance Française Community Library

For May, the book chosen is L'enfance d'Alan d'après les souvenirs d'Alan Ingram Cope by Emmanuel Guibert.📚

Operation Eclairs - Baking contest CANCELLED

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Evelyn Rawlins Room
$30.43 NZD

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Baking Contest on Saturday 16 May at 6 pm! We invite you to join the fun. Whether you bake as a hobby or enjoy a good challenge, this is your chance to showcase your skills and delicious ideas.
This year, participants will compete by presenting their best éclairs.
If you are ready to whisk, pipe, and bake your way to the top, do not wait; spots will fill up quickly. Stay tuned for registration details and prize announcements!

You can also just come along to taste the pastries and enjoy live music! 🍰
It will also be a farewell celebration for our departing team members! 🎉

General admission: $35
AF members: $25
Contestants: FREE

Conversation with Katia ASTAFIEFF & Thom CONROY

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Palmerston North City Library

Join Katia ASTAFIEFF and Thom CONROY at the Palmerston North Central Library for a conversation in English where travel, nature, and history meet the art of literature at 6.30 pm (drinks and nibbles starts at 6 pm). Free event, donations welcome. 📚

Book club - Rencontre avec Katia ASTAFIEFF

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Alliance Française Community Library

Come and meet our special guest Katia ASTAFIEFF! She is an author, traveler, and science communicator with a deep passion for the plant world and for exploring little‑known cultures. Her work blends scientific curiosity with the art of storytelling, offering readers vivid journeys through nature, history, and human discovery. 📚

French Film Night - The Course of Life

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Globe Theatre

🎞️Join us for our monthly French Film Night on Friday 17 April at the Globe Theatre.

French For Travellers - April 2026

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Square Edge, 47 The Square, Palmerston North

✈️ Planning a trip to France this year?
Join our French for Travellers workshop and get ready for real-life situations you’ll encounter on your journey from ordering at cafés to navigating train stations.!

Two slot times available: from 10 am to 1 pm OR from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm. 🕰️
Register now 👇


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