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Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Napier. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look.
Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Napier. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look.
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Aqua Tots is an opportunity for young ones to dip their toes into the world of swimming! Our relaxed drop-in sessions are designed to nurture water confidence and fundamental swimming skills. With a combination of entertaining games, music, bubbles, floating mats, and occasional instructor guidance...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Thursday 12 December
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We want all of our families to have a special Christmas so we are asking for your help to make this happen.
We are looking for generous donations to go towards the Christmas Cheer Appeal for Hastings children, families and individuals to make it a special time for everyone. Here are some of the...
Date: Monday 18 November to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dinosaurs + November = Dinovember: a month-long imagination invasion where dinosaurs come to life!
Friday 1st November 2024 – Saturday 30th November 2024
At Hastings District Libraries we have:
… a picture hunt of silly dinosaur antics around the library
... a word-find to test your...
Date: Monday 18 November to Saturday 30 November
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us in the back room bar with the experts from Hancocks - Wine, Spirit & Beer Merchants to taste a selection of 5 NZ & Imported Gins!
The experts from Hancocks will walk you through the different styles & matches,
while our amazing Chef's provide a selection of Lone Star classic food to...
Date: Thursday 21 November
Where: Lone Star, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin American and Spanish Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Margarita
(Peru)
Rated PG - Comedy
Rafo is a divorced father in his forties who lives like a single in his twenties until his cute and determined...
Date: Thursday 21 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A play about ordinary people who think extraordinary thoughts
First produced in 1992, COSI has become one of the most successful Australian plays produced in the last two decades. A terrific play about madness, illusion, sanity and theatre.
“an hilarious and heartwarming exploration of...
Date: Wednesday 20 November to Saturday 30 November
Where: Napier Little Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Beginner skateboard lessons are back at Bay Skate for term 4! These are open to skaters of all ages and genders as well as beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you've never skated before and don't know where to start or already have some experience and want to learn more - this is the...
Date: Friday 22 November to Sunday 24 November
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin American and Spanish Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
The Mole Agent: El Agent Topo
(Chile)
Rated G
Documentary
When a family becomes concerned about their mother’s well-being in a retirement home,...
Date: Friday 22 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"?
Or do you want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun?
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.
Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an...
Date: Friday 22 November to Friday 13 December
Where: The Old Mill, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Booze and Craic returns to The Cabana AGAIN!
The last 3 shows sold out as has every one of them since so grab your tickets fast
Irish comedian, ALAN MCELROY (RNZ's The Panel) is back! He will a host a hilarious line up of talent from the auld countries!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent Irish story...
Date: Friday 22 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Stories of Samba: Saudosa Maloca (in Portugese)
(Brazil)
Rated M
Biographical/drama
Adoniran Barbosa, an old samba legend, tells a young waiter stories...
Date: Friday 22 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For over 166 years Napier's Scinde Lodge has been part of our community and as the city celebrates 150 years of governance we open our doors so you can explore the history of the Lodge and Freemasonry in Napier.
Scinde Lodge was established in 1858 and you'll recognise many notable names from...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Napier Masonic Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We are back for our annual Bay Skate Bowl Competition! This time, however, we are making this a two day event including our street competition! Watch as the best of the best battle it out for the top spots. It's going to be an event you don't want to miss! Big airs, long grinds, flip tricks and...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 24 November
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Open all year round. Book by appointment, anytime
Looking for the perfect school holiday activity? Look no further!
Immersive Escape Rooms .... $35 per person
- Challenge your wits, test your teamwork, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Choose between helping Sherlock, Saving...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Saturday 21 December
Where: Beyond the Box Escape Rooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables.
@amoisewines
@chateaugarage
@winesbyjennydobson...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Saturday 4 January
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
HARVEST Hawke's Bay will once again celebrate Hawke's Bay, NZ's Food & Wine Country. Taking place from 11am to 5pm on Saturday 23rd November 2024 in a spectacular, secluded setting in the Tuki Tuki Valley visitors will get to enjoy...
Eighteen wineries paired with nine eateries offer festival...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Tuki Tuki Riverside, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for an unforgettable night at Sophie Jean Dance Company's 2024 recital, "A Cinematic Evening"! This spectacular event will take you on a journey through the magic of film, showcasing the incredible talent of our dancers from ages 3 to adult.
Prepare to be dazzled as our performers bring...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meat. Fire.
and all things que.
Yes! Urban BBQ Festival is back for another round of meat, music, and BBQ mayhem.
We've pulled together a super tasty line up of food vendors, a tonne of BBQ supplies, a beast of a program on the Demo Stage, piles of free tastings and a rocking line up of...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Strawberry & Chocolate: Fresa y chocolate
(Cuba)
Rated M
Romantic comedy
In 1979 Cuba, flamboyant gay artist Diego (Jorge Perugorría) attempts to seduce...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Light up the Night: Napier’s Official Tree Lighting Ceremony
Get ready to kick off the Christmas season in Napier with Light up the Night! , an evening full of festive fun! Join us in Napier’s CBD for the official grand lighting of the Christmas tree.
Bring the whole family for live...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Upper Emerson Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Agua
(Argentina)
Rated PG
Drama
Thirty four year old Goyo, a former open water swimming champion, has been hiding out in the desert. Wrongly accused of...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ghanaian master drummer, flautist, singer and mulit-instrumentalist Yaw Asumadu hits town with Ozi Ozaa, an 11 piece band full of horns, percussion, and highlife and afrobeat grooves.
"A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine" Phil...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Shop quality designer, handmade and vintage pre-loved clothing at Clive Hall Sunday 24th November 9am-1pm. Top up the summer wardrobe with affordable finds or shop ready for Christmas gifting. Featuring Ella & Co Pre-Loved Boutique, Little Wolfe Handmade leather shoes and baby clothing and other...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: Clive Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for a delightful day exploring beautiful gardens of CHB, all while supporting Pukehou School!
Stroll through a collection of stunning local gardens, enjoy fresh air, and gather inspiration for your own backyard oasis.
We're excited to announce that the garden at the historic Mt...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: Pukehou School and Local Gardens, Pukehou, Central Hawke's Bay
Woohoo! It’s that time again! Vinyl Day at The Urban Winery with Rockstuff Records on Sunday 24 November! Dig the crates, quench your thirst, soak up the sounds! Bar/Restaurant will be Open! Entry is Free!
Vinyl Day happens at The Urban Winery on the last Sunday of every month! The greatest &...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
Lullaby: Cinco Lobitos
(Spain)
Rated M
Drama
Amaia has just become a mother and realizes that she doesn't really know how to be one. When her partner...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Been skating around your backyard but wanting to add some new tricks to the bag? Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you've just been cruising on the streets or wanting to shred in the bowls, these classes are for you!...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 1 December
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LASFF - Latin America and Spain Film Festival 2024
Entry to all films are free with ticket reservations essential - please book online.
The Load: La Carga
(Mexico)
Rated M
Drama
The Load is a story of action and romance that takes place in New Spain at the end of the 16th century. It...
Date: Sunday 24 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us in a celebration of the hard work of EIT Ideaschool's Screen Production students and catch a glimpse into the future of the entertainment industry.
MTG Century Theatre
Doors open at 6:00pm
Show starts at 6:30pm
The bar will be open if you need to purchase a refreshment before the...
Date: Monday 25 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us to celebrate Ideaschool's aspiring musicians in a night of exciting, fresh and new music.
Century Theatre
Doors open at 5:30pm
Show starts at 6:00pm
The bar will be open if you need to purchase a refreshment before the show
Free entry
Date: Tuesday 26 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 20 November to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As Napier celebrates its 150th anniversary, it’s a great time to remember our history. Napier has always been a wonderful place to host a wedding so we are showcasing wedding gowns from Napier weddings through the decades, from the 1920s onwards.
Come and join us to see these dresses come to...
Date: Wednesday 27 November
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Vinous Tour de Force of Italy’s Soils and Winemaking History
Join us at The Urban Winery on Wednesday, November 27th at 6 PM for an unforgettable wine-tasting experience with Artigiano Imports! Savour 10 exquisite Italian wines, each representing the unique terroirs and rich history of...
Date: Wednesday 27 November
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece!
Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Napier! No previous painting experience necessary. Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!
...
Date: Wednesday 27 November
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You are invited to join us at the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of our city.
Come together to honour and celebrate with reflections, kapa haka, performances and kai.
Date: Thursday 28 November
Time: 7-8am
Location: Napier Soundshell
Date: Thursday 28 November
Where: Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket, a match between the two teams that have lifted this Shield over the past two seasons!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought...
Date: Thursday 28 November to Sunday 1 December
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
End Of An Era - Studio 118 Final Gig
Machine Wreckers
play 'Birds of NZ'
w/ Special Guests Sunz
Thursday November 28, 2024
Doors: 6pm
Music: 7pm
Licenced
Date: Thursday 28 November
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over the Top, a World War I play written by immensely talented local playwright, Amanda Jackson. Over the Top follows the fictional story of a teen friendship group who sign up to the NZEF, and are shipped over to Egypt and Turkey. The play explores their home lives in Napier, then the growth,...
Date: Thursday 28 November to Friday 29 November
Where: Keirunga Creative Arts Venue, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 29 November to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Battle in the Bay is Hawke's Bay's only National Hip Hop Dance Competition. It was founded in 2015 with the aim of empowering the Hip Hop and Street Dance Communities of New Zealand. We achieve our aim by bringing together dancers from all across New Zealand to share a weekend filled with dancing,...
Date: Friday 29 November to Saturday 30 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Anderson Park will come alive on Saturday 30th November, from 10am to 3pm, with a vibrant community day for whānau and friends to enjoy.
Pack a picnic lunch or indulge in the delicious offerings from a variety of food trucks and multicultural stalls, catering to all tastes.
Throughout the...
Date: Saturday 30 November
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us in celebrating 25 years of Sileni!
On November 30th, we're hosting a mini oyster festival featuring the delightful Mahurangi Oysters and a sensational Michael Bublé tribute band. Sip on a glass of our award-winning wine, indulge in freshly shucked oysters, and enjoy an afternoon of...
Date: Saturday 30 November
Where: Sileni Estates Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier's Collins Street Festival is set to hit Ahuriri, one of Hawke’s Bay's coolest little suburbs, on Saturday 30th November 2024.
Originating from conversations with local business owners at the Urban Winery in 2018, we had a vision of Ahuriri coming alive with the best music, food and...
Date: Saturday 30 November
Where: Collins Street, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Its the final Variety Show for 2024!
Lets celebrate the year that was, the only way Boombfunk knows how!
Enjoy a collaboration of all the local talent Hawkes Bay has to offer. Our performers have travelled the country - and even over the ditch! - its the best of the best!
Encore will...
Date: Saturday 30 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Free admission to see the cauldron of national first-class cricket, a match between the two teams that have lifted this Shield over the past two seasons!
People pay big bucks to watch this in England, but we're all about free admission to see the training ground of test cricket, a hard-fought...
Date: Thursday 28 November to Sunday 1 December
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 1 December to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
You are invited to celebrate the advent of Christmas at the Napier Tech Band’s Christmas Overture Concert, Sunday 1 December at The Salvation Army Citadel, Tait Dr, Tamatea, starting at 2pm. Tickets are $15 on the door for adults and a koha for children. Eftpos is available.
The concert not...
Date: Sunday 1 December
Where: Napier Salvation Army Citadel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Been skating around your backyard but wanting to add some new tricks to the bag? Bay Skate offers small group lessons for skaters of all ages and beginner to intermediate skill levels. Whether you've just been cruising on the streets or wanting to shred in the bowls, these classes are for you!...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 1 December
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We want all of our families to have a special Christmas so we are asking for your help to make this happen.
We are looking for generous donations to go towards the Christmas Cheer Appeal for Hastings children, families and individuals to make it a special time for everyone. Here are some of the...
Date: Monday 18 November to Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Aqua Tots is an opportunity for young ones to dip their toes into the world of swimming! Our relaxed drop-in sessions are designed to nurture water confidence and fundamental swimming skills. With a combination of entertaining games, music, bubbles, floating mats, and occasional instructor guidance...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Thursday 12 December
Where: Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us and share your baking experiences and recipes. We have a theme for each month and view some of the delectable books from the cooking and baking collection. All welcome.
Attendees should bring a sample of their baking for all to enjoy.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Tuesday 3 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A new era begins in 2024 !!
Hosted by the legendary award winning Quiz Master Riggsy along with his brand of cheeky infamous humor.
Join New Zealand's Premier Quiz Master as voted by Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer on The Chase).
So get your team together give us call to secure yourself...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
U3A Mah Jong Group meets on Wednesday mornings in the Hastings War Memorial Library.
For more information please contact U3A Hastings.
We may take photographs or video recordings during events and programmes which may be used in Council promotional material.
Date: Wednesday 20 November to Wednesday 18 December
Where: Hastings Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other, and let’s paint a masterpiece on a 30cm round canvas!
Join us at this unique event, where our expert artist will lead you step-by-step to create this stunning painting on a 30cm round canvas. Create, laugh and socialise...
Date: Wednesday 4 December
Where: Good George Napier Taphouse, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a book chat group especially for older adults. We'll tell each other what we've been reading, what we've enjoyed or what we haven't! Library staff will present some titles new to the library. For more information ask at your library.
We may take photographs or video recordings during...
Date: Thursday 5 December
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sam Mendes (The Lehman Trilogy) directs Mark Gatiss as John Gielgud and Johnny Flynn as Richard Burton in this fierce and funny new play.
1964: Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor, is to play the title role in an experimental new Broadway production of Hamlet under John Gielgud’s...
Date: Thursday 5 December
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a Festive family Christmas concert that promises to be a delightful celebration of the holiday spirit! This lively event will feature a mix of classic carols and modern day hits, performed by talented local singers and dancers. Come and share the magic of Christmas with your loved ones.
Date: Thursday 5 December to Sunday 8 December
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A re-invention of Charles Dicken's traditional Christmas story re-done with a comic twist.
This version has been adapted by Patrick Barlow who is the author of the hilarious comedy "The 39 Steps" which was brought to you by Waipukurau Little Theatre in 2013.
If you enjoyed this and "The Hound of...
Date: Thursday 5 December to Saturday 14 December
Where: Waipukurau Little Theatre, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Sanctuary Sounds is a not-for-profit music festival showcasing an eclectic mix of music from all over New Zealand and abroad. The 3 day festival is a true grassroots experience, held on a rural property in Takapau, Central Hawkes Bay, where you will find yourself immersed in music, art, food and...
Date: Friday 6 December to Sunday 8 December
Where: Sanctuary Sounds, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
Come down to the forecourt of All Saints' Church to share in some delicious food and catch the spirit of Christmas. With lots of affordable takeaway and eat in options, alongside live music, activities and even an appearance from Santa, there is plenty to make this the night Christmas first comes...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Taradale Anglican Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Flaxmere! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE,...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Flaxmere Community Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Looking for something to do for your "Xmas Do"?
Or do you want to grab a handful of friends and do something fun?
Flaming Mojo is Hawkes Bay's premier Dinner Theatre Company specialising in providing high-quality, interactive entertainment.
Why not add murder to the menu and incorporate an...
Date: Friday 22 November to Friday 13 December
Where: The Old Mill, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
100% fun 100% African 100% joy
Cirque Africa is produced and directed by ‘Papa Africa’ aka Winston
Ruddle, the director who brought us the HIT BROADWAY SHOW CIRQUE MOTHER
AFRICA. Cirque Africa is coming to Australia in 2024 with a brand new
show featuring the very best talent from across...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The collective behind the IYKYK series are thrilled to bring together another exciting edition of the dance, this coming December Friday 6th.
Set in the colorful indoor surrounds of Paisley Stage, this event promises a perfect fusion of sound, atmosphere, and artistry. Featuring one of New...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a good ole fashion community Car Boot Sale! Browse through a wide selection of pre-loved treasures, from clothing to homeware items, all at bargain prices. Whether you're a seller looking to declutter or a buyer in search of finds, our monthly car boot sale has something for everyone....
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Hastings City Elim Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Havelock Handmade Market will return on the 3rd of February 2024 (you'll find us in the courtyard behind Peak Pizza & E's Cafe in Havelock North between 9am and 1 pm first Saturday of every month except January). Come along and support local crafters and artists.
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Village Court, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a fun-filled family day to get in the spirit of Christmas. Visit Santa's grotto and take your photo with Santa. Gloucester street will be filled with entertainment including yummy local food, tats for brats, face painting and bouncy castles. There will be performances by the Deco Bay...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: ANZ Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wonder Markets - Crafting Community, Creating Wonder.
Nestled in the picturesque Waikoko Gardens at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds, Wonder Markets have become a celebration of local craftsmanship. With over 90 meticulously curated stalls, each offering unique, handcrafted treasures, the market...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Waikoko Gardens, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Open all year round. Book by appointment, anytime
Looking for the perfect school holiday activity? Look no further!
Immersive Escape Rooms .... $35 per person
- Challenge your wits, test your teamwork, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Choose between helping Sherlock, Saving...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Saturday 21 December
Where: Beyond the Box Escape Rooms, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables.
@amoisewines
@chateaugarage
@winesbyjennydobson...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Saturday 4 January
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Santa's coming to town on Saturday, 7 December for a very special Christmas Parade and free Napier 150th Concert!
With over 30 displays and floats, plus pipe bands, marching groups, mascots - and of course Mr Claus himself, it's sure to get the Christmas spirit fired up!
The parade begins at...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Napier Soundshell, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
"When I grow up I want to be...well you'll just have to wait and see! Featuring Jazz, Highland, Musical Theatre and more, the students of Miss Tutu's are here to show you where their dreams may take them!
Ticket Prices -
Children 5-15yrs $12.50 (plus eventfinda fee)
Adults 16yrs + $20.50...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Get ready for the jolliest event of the year!
Join us for a festive extravaganza at Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park at the Mitre 10 Park Hastings, where the spirit of the season comes alive in the most spectacular way. It's a Christmas celebration like no other, and we're bringing a...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presenting "Welcome to Wonderland" Floorless Dance Studios end of year recital.
Prepare to be mesmerized as our talented dancers showcase a vibrant array of performances, featuring captivating Jazz & Hip-Hop, expressive Lyrical, dynamic Acro, and trendy Commercial dance pieces. This magical...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its return to Napier! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans up and down the country for more than 20 years and has seen many of its talented wrestlers go on to perform in WWE,...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Asher Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
On Saturday 7th December Government Pest bring their Vol 3. Ep Release tour to Napier to perform at Paisley Stage with
locals Roxbury and Paddy and the Cryptids.
Doors 8pm, First band 8.30pm
$10 Door Entry
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to laugh your stockings off! “Holiday Hijinks” is a merry and unpredictable night of improvised comedy, where every scene is a one-of-a-kind holiday gift for the audience.
Watch as our quick-witted cast takes YOUR suggestions and turns them into brand-new Christmas tales, filled...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Landslide is a live 5-piece band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 11 years, covering well-known classics from Fleetwood Mac and also Stevie's solo hits!
Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, The Chain, Go Your Own Way, Seven Wonders, Don't...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Park Island Indoor Christmas Market is back! With return stall holders and lots of new faces you'll find something for everyone.
This is a great way to finish up your Christmas shopping while supporting your local community.
Free entry to the public, fenced in playground for the kids, Ice...
Date: Sunday 8 December
Where: Napier Old Boys Marist Clubrooms, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join ALOFA – The Fonoti-Fuimaono Brothers, along with guest artist Katherine Winitana and pianist Catherine Norton, for a truly special Christmas concert!
This unique performance will celebrate the diverse art forms that have shaped these beloved artists, blending classical music, musical...
Date: Sunday 8 December
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready to swing into the festive spirit with A Jazzy Christmas!
Santa’s Big Helpers are bringing the holiday cheer, featuring The Grinch on tenor sax – Anton Wuts, Jack Frost on piano – David Selfe, The Abominable Snowman on trumpet – James Lowe, and Scrooge on drums – David...
Date: Monday 9 December
Where: Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 29 November to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Santa’s Grotto
321 Heretaunga Street East, Municipal Building, Hastings (next to Hastings isite Visitor Information Centre)
Free entry
Ho, ho, ho – the big day is almost here, and Santa’s on his way to Heretaunga Hastings!
Post your letters to Santa, and meet the big man himself....
Date: Friday 13 December to Monday 23 December
Where: 321 Heretaunga Street East, Municipal Buildin, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Manu - Freestyle Heats - Age Divisions from Yrs+ - 1.5 Metre Jump Platform
Get ready to make a splash at the Heretaunga Hastings Manu Comp 2024, an official qualifier for the Z Manu World Champs!
On Saturday, 14 December, head to Havelock North Village Pool to showcase your best Manu and...
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: Havelock North Village Pool , Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We'll be meeting up on the second Saturday of every month at Hastings Library
Tired of the same old board games you have at home? Come to Hastings Library and explore a selection of brilliant games from the Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild’s collection. Roll some dice, place your workers, spend your...
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pegasus - Pole Aerials Dance Studio
Youth Student Showcase
Elements & Space
Our youth students have been working hard to put together group, duo and solo performances, inspired by Fire, Wind, Earth, Water & Outer Space.
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: Tabard Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pegasus - Pole Aerials Dance Studio
Adult Student Showcase
Elements & Space
Our students have been working hard to put together group, duo and solo performances, inspired by Fire, Wind, Earth, Water & Outer Space.
We are so excited to present over 20 performances including:
Pole
Aerial...
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: Tabard Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Grant Haua Explosion….See the former Swamp Thing rocker and Solo Acoustic Maestro Grant Haua in his final form, reunited with his Swamp Brother Michael Barker on Drums and Hurricane Elis' Brian Franks on bass, a night of acoustic and electric fretwork fireworks that's not to be missed.
A...
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Hastings War Memorial Library for Wine, Books and More on the third Tuesday of every month.
This is a book club with a difference: no need to read a set book, just come along ready to discuss books we've read and liked, or otherwise! Drinks and snacks are provided. This is a book club...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
RED HOT CHILI PREPPERS - World No#1 tribute to the living legends that are RHCP !
... everything else is BOLLOCKS ! !
Enjoy all favourite hits performed in a 2.5-hour show by world class international musicians
The 30 song setlist includes - By The Way, Scar Tissue, Dani California, Zephyr...
Date: Thursday 19 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Doors Live keep the magical legends of The Doors alive with authenticity
Europe's best tribute... everything else is bollocks !
Enjoy being transported back in time as all the favourite hits from The Doors are performed in a 2.5-hour show
The setlist includes - Light My Fire,...
Date: Friday 20 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Third Saturday of every month 12-3pm Hastings Library
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play? The Hawke’s Bay Geeks Guild is offering free sessions...
Date: Saturday 21 December
Where: Hastings War Memorial Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fresh baked slow fermented sourdough bread.
Create Christmas Baked goodies made with sourdough.
Farmhouse Kitchen Christmas Crackers
Christmas Stollen
Sourdough Chocolate Chip Christmas Biscuits
Go home with freshly baked goodies, recipe’s, some starter and the skills learned to do...
Date: Saturday 21 December
Where: Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The annual Cape Estate Boxing Day Festival is here for the 9th occasion. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with incredible tunes, good food, fine beverages and great company amongst family and friends.
Whether you’re a festival regular or a first-timer, this event promises something...
Date: Thursday 26 December
Where: Cape Estate, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Nation and Endeavour Live present the third-year return of the electronic night out, CLUB FESTIVUS at Hawke's Bay’s Black Barn December 27 2024.
Dance the night away with some of the world’s best electronic dance acts, with legendary performances from SAMMY VIRJI, CC DISCO, FRANK...
Date: Friday 27 December
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With the luxury of time, perhaps a lowered expectation, and some haze-inducing drugs, a kind of sublime, relaxed psychedelia can be the happy result when you see 'pure' perform 'live' in concert.
Originally formed in 2012 as a duo, 'pure' are a 3-piece band from auckland, new zealand who write...
Date: Friday 27 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
With the luxury of time, perhaps a lowered expectation, and some haze-inducing drugs, a kind of sublime, relaxed psychedelia can be the happy result when you see 'pure' perform 'live' in concert.
Originally formed in 2012 as a duo, 'pure' are a 3-piece band from auckland, new zealand who write and...
Date: Saturday 28 December
Where: The Saloon, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Music in the Park - Summer 2024. Get ready for an afternoon of live music, good vibes, and great company!
Join us on Sunday, December 29th from 4:30 PM for an outdoor concert featuring Phil Edwards Band and guests.
Pack a rug or low chairs and relax in our beautiful Park area as we kick back...
Date: Sunday 29 December
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paisley Stage & Hands Off - The Band present a night of All your 80's favourite songs from NZ, Australia and the globe!
Dress in your best Retro Vibes! Spot prizes for best dressed on the night!
Bring tons of energy! Prepare to Dance the night away and sing along!
Door sales will be...
Date: Wednesday 1 January
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waipukurau Vintage Fair 2025 -
Wonderful days of adventure shopping through a wonderful collection a variety of stalls, selling Vintage Wares & Collectables - Jewellery, Accessories, China, Kitchenalla, Military, Art, Art Deco, Toys, NZ Memorabilia, Upcycled items, Vintage clothing and lots...
Date: Thursday 2 January to Saturday 4 January
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Walk down Emerson Street and end up in a perfect little market offering a true Hawke's Bay experience. This is where the locals shop. Enjoy freshly roasted coffee, divine treats and all the produce you need to create your own locally sourced meals at home. Enjoy some of the best produce from around...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Saturday 18 January
Where: Clive Square, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're excited to announce a new initiative at Radburnd Cellars with the launch of our Cellar Door Collective!
We've invited three outstanding producers without cellar doors to join @Bostock and ourselves in our beautiful new space- the Stables.
@amoisewines
@chateaugarage
@winesbyjennydobson...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Saturday 4 January
Where: Radburnd Cellars, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Delight in a shopping event of taste sensations at one of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional Farmers’ Markets. The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market offers a complete shopping experience. Discover the diverse range of locally grown or artisan produced products. There is nothing like buying...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 12 January
Where: Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tuesday 7 January
11:30am
Taradale Library
For all ages
Join us at Taradale Park for a Teddy Bear’s Picnic! Bring along a picnic lunch and your favourite stuffed toy and enjoy some stories and songs. Then leave your toys behind to have a library sleepover with all their new friends....
Date: Tuesday 7 January
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene. Its sound is typified by four-on-the-floor beats, syncopated basslines, string sections, brass and horns, electric piano, synthesizers, and electric rhythm guitars.
Parent...
Date: Friday 10 January
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thursday 14 January, Wednesday 15 January
Morning and afternoon sessions available
For ages 7+
Taradale Library
You’re stuck in the school library for detention, but Greg has left you some clues to help you escape! It’s up to you to solve the trail of wacky puzzles and outsmart the...
Date: Tuesday 14 January to Wednesday 15 January
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, this is the first of three McLean Park matchdays this month, all T20 doubleheaders. This day's doubleheader has provided a bonus for Hawke's Bay fans, with a concert at Eden Park leading the Auckland Hearts & defending champion Aces to come to Napier to play...
Date: Wednesday 15 January
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thursday 16 January
6pm-7:30pm (Doors open at 5:45pm)
For all ages
Taradale Library
Does your family team have what it takes to complete different challenges? Gather your team together for this night of fun! You will have to work together to solve puzzles, answer questions, test your...
Date: Thursday 16 January
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's Friday night under lights, see the Central Stags take on the Cantabs. Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, three matchdays this month, all T20 doubleheaders this one with the Central Hinds' game from 2.10:PM and then the Stags under lights from 5.55:PM - so you can catch the whole day or...
Date: Friday 17 January
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tuesday 21 January
10am – 12 noon
Napier Library
Put on your creative hat and come along to our holiday family Lego® session!
Date: Tuesday 21 January
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for the biggest scooter event of the year!
The 2025 NZ Scooter Nationals are coming back to Bay Skate in Napier, and it's going to be EPIC.
Six action-packed days of next-level tricks, fierce competition, and non-stop excitement!
Under 11s, 13s &15s
Monday - Practice
Tuesday -...
Date: Tuesday 21 January to Saturday 25 January
Where: Bay Skate, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey...
Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wednesday 22 January
6pm – 7pm (Doors open at 5:45pm)
Napier Library
Get ready for a whirlwhind of fun in our crazy scavenger hunt with a twist! It’s fast, fun and full of surprises! Who knows what you’ll find - or what challenges await!
Registrations recommended. Walk-ins welcome...
Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Thursday 23 January
Afternoon sessions available
For ages 7+
Napier Library
Calling all budding animators! Put your creative talents to the test and create a Stop Motion animation!
Limited spaces. Registration essential.
Date: Thursday 23 January
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey...
Date: Thursday 23 January
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Friday 24 January
10am – 1pm
Park Island
Come and join us and see if you can find Wanda the missing librarian. She’s hidden herself all around Park Island. Try and find all her hiding places and crack her secret code!
Date: Friday 24 January
Where: Park Island, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The King of Reggae, the Rastafarian Prophet, the honour-rebel Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley - turns 80 on Feb 6 2024.
Hawke’s Bay’s favourite reggae band The Rude Boyz will be performing a tribute to mark this auspicious occasion with a full showcase of his most iconic fan favourites and...
Date: Friday 24 January
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Liven up you weeknight with a game under lights watching the big-hitting Central Stags take on the defending Dream11 Super Smash champions - the Auckland Aces!
Dream11 Super Smash returns to Napier, this is the third of three matchdays this month, all T20 doubleheaders with BLACKCAPS and WHITE...
Date: Wednesday 29 January
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BOHM PRESENTS
SARAH MILLICAN
Late Bloomer
When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til’ she was 16.
Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.
In Late Bloomer,...
Date: Thursday 30 January
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Legends of Rock in One Night! By popular demand, After Forever (NZ’s Premier Ozzy-era Black Sabbath Tribute Band) & Hats Off To Led Zeppelin (Hawke’s Bay) are back together for this very special evening! Classic songs from Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin - performed live at The Cabana!
...
Date: Saturday 1 February
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 1 December to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for children aged 0-2 years and their parent/caregiver.
Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. Help your child get a...
Date: Tuesday 19 November to Tuesday 18 February
Where: Havelock North Library, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The King of Reggae, the Rastafarian Prophet Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley turns 80 on 6th February 2024.
Hawke’s Bay favourite reggae band The Rude Boyz will be playing a tribute concert to Uncle Bob.
From his early days as a wailing ride boy with The Wailers to his universal superstardom...
Date: Friday 7 February
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We're back for another year and it's set to be bigger and better than before!
With some fresh new wineries taking part from the Te Awanga coastline, a new tasting village down variety lane, boutique winery pop up's in more areas across the festival, masterclasses and exciting promotions from...
Date: Saturday 8 February
Where: Elephant Hill Winery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon!
Open to Kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years.
It's a fun and rewarding day out for Everyone.
Kids of all sporting abilities swim, cycle, and run their way around age-appropriate courses, either as an individual or as a team of two.
...
Date: Wednesday 12 February
Where: Hawke's Bay Community Fitness Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
For the first time in 10 years, Steam returns to Napier's Art Deco Festival!
For the first time since 2015, a steam train returns to the Art Deco Festival! Working alongside the festival organisers, as well as a special collaboration with the Central Hawkes Bay Cancer Society - we are pleased to...
Date: Thursday 13 February to Monday 17 February
Where: Paraparaumu to Napier and Napier Local Trips, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Art Deco Festival Napier has grown into one of the great festivals of the world. But more than that, it's an acknowledgement of the resilience and spirit of the Hawke's Bay Communities who, in the aftermath of the 1931 earthquake, rolled up their sleeves and rebuilt Napier City, creating the...
Date: Thursday 13 February to Sunday 16 February
Where: Napier CBD, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
What could be better than spending Valentine's Day with your sweetheart watching the Central Stags smash Canterbury in the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign? There's no love lost between these two teams, so grab your heart-shaped chocolates and soak up this totally FREE day's entertainment -...
Date: Friday 14 February
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It is 1930 and the reunion of the cast and crew of 'The Mother of Pearls', our glorious Premiere, that opened our auspicious Opera House in 1915 yet ended in such ghastly grisliness.
You will be served Martinis, canapes and red herrings at Cedric's cocktail bar. Feathers will fly, heads will...
Date: Friday 14 February to Saturday 15 February
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An evening reminiscent of the Golden Era of Latin dance and music. Enjoy special dance performances and then take to the floor to feel the beat and partake of the magic that is Buenos Aires.
Other highlights: Music provided by the DJ Alzbeta Tango Project.
A complimentary house cocktail provided...
Date: Friday 14 February
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Set against the backdrop of the iconic Opera House be transported to a different era by 'Cabaret singer Jessie Cassin and award-winning musical director Robin Kelly as they present "Love and War," a curated collection from the Great American Songbook, spanning 1918-1939.
The show celebrates...
Date: Friday 14 February to Saturday 15 February
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Event Notice: Steam Train Adventure with the Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay and Steam Incorporated
Saturday, 15th February 2025 – All aboard for a grand day out! Join the Cancer Society of Hawke's Bay and Steam Incorporated as we embark on a spectacular steam train journey from Napier to...
Date: Saturday 15 February
Where: Napier and Hastings Railway Stations, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Swing back in time and return to the glitz, glamour and rebirth of the 1930s with "Starlight Soirée: A Swinging Tribute to Napier in the ’30s."
This 'Golden Age of Hollywood' style show celebrates Napier's remarkable transformation from earthquake devastation to its stunning Art Deco revival,...
Date: Saturday 15 February
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An evening reminiscent of the Golden Era of Latin dance and music. Enjoy special dance performances and then take to the floor to feel the beat and partake of the magic that is Buenos Aires.
Other highlights: Music provided by the DJ Alzbeta Tango Project.
A complimentary house cocktail...
Date: Saturday 15 February
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a celebration of Electro Swing Music and Dance as we celebrate Napier’s Art Deco Festival 2025!
Featuring a special gin tasting (extra cost ) and cash bar, along with special dance performances to get you in the mood and on the dance floor. Art Deco attire encouraged.
Inquiries:...
Date: Sunday 16 February
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Central Stags are getting down to the business end of the national one-day Ford Trophy campaign and it's a totally Free day's entertainment to see them at McLean Park for the last time this season (Finals are in Dunedin this year)
You're free to come and go as you please, so it's a great...
Date: Tuesday 18 February
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Agri-innovators, top-flight speakers and two full days of networking are the promise of the 2025 East Coast Farming Expo.
The two day event (February 19 -20) is aimed at East Coast sheep and beef farmers. It’s touted as a chance to fill one’s cup with a focus on reconnection, education and a...
Date: Wednesday 19 February to Thursday 20 February
Where: Wairoa Racecourse, Wairoa, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Us for Thrive 25 – A Night to Celebrate, Support, and donate to Nevertheless to ensure we thrive in 2025!
Be part of an unforgettable evening as we come together to support 25 powerful initiatives delivered by Nevertheless in 2025. $25 from every ticket goes directly towards these...
Date: Tuesday 25 February
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The biggest market in Hawkes Bay.Well over 60 stalls to explore.Well worth a visit.
Wet or fine you will find market open.
Sunday morning its not to far.
Beside the Ocean and next to the Spa.
Grab a coffee,Kiwi Kai or try some really tasty Thai.
Quirky collectibles,freshest fruit and some of...
Date: Sunday 24 November to Sunday 2 March
Where: Napier Sunday Markets, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
International cricket under lights in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun for the first innings and then the light towers go on for the chase. An all-new season of cricket is on, round up a crew & we’ll see you there supporting our New Zealand WHITE FERNS!
PS, working? Got the kids? Come in...
Date: Tuesday 4 March
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Wednesday 5 March
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Thursday 6 March
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 1 December to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Discover fresh, practical ideas that enhance both your living spaces, your lifestyle and your well being at the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show! Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to make eco inspired changes the Hawke’s Bay Better Home and Living Show has everything you...
Date: Friday 28 March to Sunday 30 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Saturday International cricket in Napier - how good! Mates, vibes, sun and exciting cricket action to bring it all together
McLean Park, Napier
Gates Open: 10am
Match Start Time: 11am
50 overs per side
Date: Saturday 29 March
Where: McLean Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Taradale! You don't want to miss the best of the Bay taking on the best of the rest!
After wowing a sold-out Taradale crowd in October, Impact Pro Wrestling are finishing off the season in style!
Impact Pro Wrestling has been entertaining fans...
Date: Friday 11 April
Where: Taradale Town Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Produced by Dave Khan and Simon Gooding, How Love Bends showcases Reb’s poetic depth and her signature sound. Alongside her longtime band members Dave Khan (guitar/keys), Karin Canzek (bass), and Earl Robertson (drums) they’ve crafted an album that dives into the transformative nature of love...
Date: Saturday 12 April
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 1 December to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Roll up. Roll up. Roll up!
Welcome to the 10th anniversary season of New Zealand's largest and most fabulous traveling festival/fair!
The Extravaganza Fair! Summer Tour 2024 - 2025 !!!
The Extravaganza Fair is a community-centred event with a creative and sustainable focus. It is a family...
Date: Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April
Where: Anderson Park, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Abba Heaven! NZ’s own Abba Tribute band are coming down from Auckland to perform at Pukeora Estate for the first time ever!
This 3 hour tribute show Easter Saturday will have you dancing the night away to all of your favourite Abba songs.
Doors & Bar open from 5pm -12
Dinner menu to be...
Date: Saturday 19 April
Where: Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 30 April
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 1 May
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Show Not to Be Missed!
The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience Is an International Level Show Honouring the Timeless Music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
With a Full Nine-piece Line-up, the Boss Presents Bruce’s Music at a Captivating Level of Visual and Audio Excitement....
Date: Saturday 3 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
RETURNING WITH A FULL NATIONALTOUR IN 2025!
Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances evoking his early days...
Date: Saturday 17 May
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Wednesday 4 June
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Thursday 5 June
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Matariki Mahuika is a people-powered Matariki project that involves welcoming people to share the warmth of their fire on beaches right around Aoetaroa New Zealand.
A tradition that began in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay in 2023, this DIY celebration has seen many thousands of people answer the...
Date: Saturday 21 June
Where: The beach, Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 9 July
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 10 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins...
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
SEVENTH WONDER
Performs Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Greatest Hits Experience one of the world's premier celebrations of Fleetwood Mac with "Seventh Wonder." This electrifying show brings the full "Rumours" album to life, featuring classics like "Go Your Own Way," "Dreams," and "Don't Stop."...
Date: Friday 19 September
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6...
Date: Wednesday 15 October
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6...
Date: Thursday 16 October
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody!
Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury.
Bringing big...
Date: Friday 17 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Live Pro Wrestling finally makes its way back to Bay View! After wowing a very vocal Bay View crowd in 2024, Impact Pro Wrestling are back in town!
To celebrate, every children's ticket pre-purchased through eventfinda will receive a free luchador mask on arrival.
Impact Pro Wrestling has...
Date: Friday 21 November
Where: King George Hall, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Thursday 27 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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