Turuturu are weaving pegs used to keep a garment off the ground when it is being made. The main peg is the right one and can be elaborately decorated. It represents the mana of Te Whare Pora—the knowledge-bank of the art-form. The peg itself upholds the mana of the growing garment and it...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Friday 17 July
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Solve a mystery, and learn a little history! Family friendly and fun for all ages, Mystery of History takes you on a journey from the legendary to the magical and from the ancient to the more unusual.
Discover and explore ancient artifacts from around the world, the magician’s bag of tricks,...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tender is the Night: Art Deco, dancing, jazz and the lost generation.
“I want to give a really BAD party. I mean it. I want to give a party where there’s a brawl and seductions and people going home with their feelings hurt and women passed out in the cabinet de toilette. You wait and...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Saturday 31 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A rare collection of photojournalism taken by Fátimih Anís throughout Syria, Pakistan, India, and New York. She is interested in life and cultural niches, in it’s naturally painful, rustic, and raw elements; engaging and observing without exploitation or disruption. Fátimih was formally...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 23 July
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Textile artist Lynne Frith has always loved the sea. John Masefield’s poem “Sea Fever”, learned by countless school children of her generation, captures some of those feelings though she is not a sailor or even a very good swimmer.
In her childhood, Lynne had wonderful family holidays at...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Friday 31 July
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Aubyn Live theatre is proud to present the 2020 season of Puss in Boots.
Puss in Boots is the tale of Jack and Jack’s cat Puss.
When the nasty ogre, Grimgrab, threatens to take over the village and marry the Princess Esmerelda the good fairy Priscilla steps in and sells Jack some magic boots...
Date: Sunday 12 July
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Local musicians, soloists and groups present a variety programme, incorporating youth and those reaching out to further experiences - from vocalists, youth orchestras, Symphonic Band, "Fours Company" and Deco Brass. Each programmed is different and what is on may be found on the website...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Banjo meets 80s alternative: An intimate evening of moody ballads, torch songs and irony. Spooky Skeletons will play delightful songs of death and giants.
The Serial Chillers will play haunted songs of passion gone bad. These two bands are a perfect match. If you've ever wondered what would...
Date: Sunday 12 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come have some fun at the Faraday Centre Museum.
The Faraday Centre Museum is housed in what was once the Napier Powerhouse. It is the home of the world famous Fullagar engine, and showcases Kiwi technology, innovation and ingenuity, as well as other gizmos and gadgets from all over the world....
Date: Monday 13 July to Saturday 18 July
Where: The Faraday Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and join us every Tuesday evening for a great night of Rock n Roll and Music. If you wish to become a member, $ 5.00 membership fee to join. RnR lessons given on the night. We also have a social every 2nd Sunday each month. For further Info phone Mike 0200 801048.
Date: Tuesday 14 July to Tuesday 1 September
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Local author Andrew Harris is changing the world through Crime Fiction. In his Human Spirit Series he has written three thrillers with a social conscience. Come and meet Andrew and hear about his books The C Clef, A Litany of Good Intentions and More, his recently released third book.
Light...
Date: Wednesday 15 July
Where: Wardini Books, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Surrender to the sublime, the scintillating and the sensational as we bring you the most beloved musical moments from stage and screen. Featuring songs such as Don’t Cry for Me Argentina, Maria and One Day More, this show is sure to stir your soul and stun your senses.
Date: Thursday 16 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Snap Time
This amazing multi award-winning play is written and acted by John Cocking. Derived from inspirational letters written by his father Lawrence Cocking ("Lol") who lived and worked in Creswell Pit, Derbyshire, UK, Snap Time will have all your emotions and senses heightened.
Lol wanted...
Date: Thursday 16 July to Saturday 25 July
Where: Napier Little Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Kitty Day and her talented friends for a chance to enjoy her beautiful self-penned songs and her selection of unexpected cover versions, live at NZ's oldest pure live music venue, The Cabana, Napier. This bewitching singer-songwriter will be playing a mix of old favourites and new material,...
Date: Thursday 16 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get your whānau together and join us on a journey to discover the meaning of Matariki, with Kahurangi Māori Dance Company, through Māori song and dance.
Matariki - Pleiades is a star cluster in the constellation of Taurus which indicates the year ahead, and that the seasons of harvest have...
Date: Friday 17 July
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
KITA Release “try to Find a Way” and announce NZ Tour Dates
• KITA • Wellington based psychedelic indie band featuring: vocalist, writer and actor Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant, keyboardist Ed Zuccollo, (Trinity Roots, Rhian Sheehan, Zuke), and drummer Rick Cranson, (Little...
Date: Friday 17 July
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
7 piece band of miserable boys and one girl.
An amazing bunch of talented dudes who meet on the set of the stage show Le Mis’ have formed an incredibly diverse and dynamic band. A night of pure POP heaven.
7 piece band of miserable boys and one girl.
An amazing bunch of talented dudes who...
Date: Saturday 18 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The programme of our Heavenly Light concert features music illustrating the theme of light brightening the darkness, both literally and figuratively, and includes music composed in every era from the 16th Century to the modern day.
Choir Director Anthony Tattersall will open the concert with...
Date: Sunday 19 July
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Rodger Fox Jazz Ensemble featuring Erna Ferry
Rodger Fox is a musician who needs no introduction to a New Zealand audience - he has been playing big-band and swing jazz around the whole country - and overseas, too - for more years than he cares to say. But the lockdown has left him aching to...
Date: Sunday 19 July
Where: Napier Sailing Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us as the Hawke’s Bay Inkers community group of printmakers celebrate the diversity of print with ‘East Side Story 4’… the 4th annual episode in the tale of Hawke’s Bay artists sharing their passion, and showing the best of their most recent work.
Woodcuts to solar plate etching,...
Date: Monday 20 July to Saturday 1 August
Where: Arts Inc Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
![Between the Lines - The Texture of Words [Poetry]](https://cdn.eventfinda.co.nz/uploads/events/transformed/1447852-636071-8.jpg)
Join us in a rustic boutique of timber and textiles to hear readings from two of New Zealand’s best known and talented poets.
Tayi Tibble, a poet and essayist, is joining us from Wellington. She holds a Masters degree in Creative Writing from the International Institute of Modern Letters. She...
Date: Friday 24 July
Where: Tattertales, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Join us for bubbles, lunch and laughter at the famous Nola Cafe in Waipawa.
Our special lunchtime guest and speaker Wendyl Nissen will captivate with stories of her life as a journalist, magazine editor and broadcaster.
She gave up her corporate life 15 years ago and now lives in the...
Date: Friday 24 July
Where: Nola Cafe, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
This exhibition and fundraising auction brings together well-known and emerging artists from around Hawkes Bay to encourage and celebrate the resilience of mothers on their parenting journey.
Opening Night and Auction: 24 July 2020 5pm-7pm. All welcome!
Auction at 6pm; Auctioneer Brayden...
Date: Friday 24 July
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A wonderful evening of conversation is guaranteed with guests Sir Bob Kerridge and Dr Matthew Hall, led by well-known writer and editor Paul Little.
Bob Kerridge was the public face of the SPCA and voice for animal rights in NZ for over 20 years. Now retired in Hawkes Bay he speaks about growing...
Date: Friday 24 July
Where: Mountview, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Trio Nouveau.
After three sell out nights at the Cabana's Late Night Jazz sessions Trio Nouveau are back for just 1 night.
Trio Nouveau is a well known jazz group based in New Zealand and consists of Stephen Millar on piano/ keyboard, Gavin Mather on drums and David Day on double bass....
Date: Friday 24 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Auckland four-piece Racing return with new single "Flashbacks", and a tour to celebrate the song being released to the world, and the band being released from lockdown.
Icy disco-guitar licks float effortlessly over a hotel bed of crunchy drums and funk-soaked bass lines, the band says, “If...
Date: Friday 24 July
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Due to popular demand and a fully soldout event, Charity Norman has agreed to host a second session - An Afternoon with Charity Norman, in the elegant ballroom of Ashcott Homestead.
Spend an afternoon listening to, and chatting with, this talented author. Discover the inspiration and process of...
Date: Saturday 25 July
Where: Ashcott Homestead, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
Our live music nights are back, it's been a while and we need a good night out! Join us for a night of music with Tropical Downbeat Orchestra plus an opening act TBC with Akina Vinyl Appreciation Society.
Get your dancing shoes on for a night of live music, delicious gourmet snack menu and a...
Date: Saturday 25 July
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Between the Lines Festival organisers are thrilled to include much-loved author Charity Norman to our line up.
Charity was born in Uganda, and grew up in the UK. After several years of travel Charity trained as a barrister specialising in crime and family law. She moved to NZ in 2002 with...
Date: Saturday 25 July
Where: Ashcott Homestead, Takapau, Central Hawke's Bay
Guy Williams is coming to do stand up in Hastings for the first time!!....
Not really sure what else to say besides that? He's going to attempt to perform stand up in Hastings, Napier and other places in the central North Island!
Tickets are "Pay what you can". Try and to take this seriously...
Date: Saturday 25 July
Where: Theatre Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The final event of the Between the Lines Festivities - Showcasing CHB and celebrating our local authors.
Five local authors will speak about their work and inspiration at this brunch event being held in the wonderful Settlers Museum, Waipawa.
Start your Sunday with coffee and bacon buttie...
Date: Sunday 26 July
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Settlers Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Guy Williams is coming to do stand up in Napier, returning to the city as a hero, after he solved the mystery of the two countdowns that are directly across the road from each other... kinda.
Not really sure what else to say besides that? He's going to attempt to perform stand up in Hastings,...
Date: Sunday 26 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Attention all Salsa Dancers! Come to the Urban Winery on the last Thursday of every month for a night of salsa dancing. Free entry. Dance from 7-10 pm and enjoy our extensive range of beverages and food to share from our tapas menu.
Hosted by Latin Roots Hawkes Bay.
Date: Thursday 30 July to Thursday 27 August
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
He is back!! The king of Kings, NZ House of Drag Season 1 winner HUGOGrrrL, with two of the Bays fabulous Queens Carla Rowe and Miz Pitch. Also featuring CHERRY BOMB and The BELLISHUS Performers.
Tickets available Monday the 8th June from Eventfinda just $20. Or $25 at the door.
The last show...
Date: Friday 31 July
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Solve a mystery, and learn a little history! Family friendly and fun for all ages, Mystery of History takes you on a journey from the legendary to the magical and from the ancient to the more unusual.
Discover and explore ancient artifacts from around the world, the magician’s bag of tricks,...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tender is the Night: Art Deco, dancing, jazz and the lost generation.
“I want to give a really BAD party. I mean it. I want to give a party where there’s a brawl and seductions and people going home with their feelings hurt and women passed out in the cabinet de toilette. You wait and...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Saturday 31 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us as the Hawke’s Bay Inkers community group of printmakers celebrate the diversity of print with ‘East Side Story 4’… the 4th annual episode in the tale of Hawke’s Bay artists sharing their passion, and showing the best of their most recent work.
Woodcuts to solar plate etching,...
Date: Monday 20 July to Saturday 1 August
Where: Arts Inc Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NEW SHOW DATE
The Spirit of Napier: Burlesque & Variety Show
Did you catch our golden lady at the Art Deco car parade? Well now's your chance to see her in action on the stage.
After her unsanctioned appearance at Art Deco, Cherry Boomb thought she'd put together a little showcase for you...
Date: Saturday 1 August
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
"You Should Be Dancing" is a great big disco dancing celebration! A night of exceedingly danceable disco hits. Classic disco tunes you would have to be a robot not to move to. A literal Boogie Wonderland! We are very excited to present this post lockdown tour with six shows all around New...
Date: Saturday 1 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Local musicians, soloists and groups present a variety programme, incorporating youth and those reaching out to further experiences - from vocalists, youth orchestras, Symphonic Band, "Fours Company" and Deco Brass. Each programmed is different and what is on may be found on the website...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 3 August to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and join us every Tuesday evening for a great night of Rock n Roll and Music. If you wish to become a member, $ 5.00 membership fee to join. RnR lessons given on the night. We also have a social every 2nd Sunday each month. For further Info phone Mike 0200 801048.
Date: Tuesday 14 July to Tuesday 1 September
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Saint-Saëns jokingly told his publisher that his Violin Sonata should be called “the hippogriffsonata”, insinuating that only a mythical creature could play the violin part. Written in the year between his widely-known masterpiece Carnival of the Animals and his “Organ” Symphony,...
Date: Tuesday 4 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all budding performers!
Learn nuts-and-bolts processes, meet fellow aspiring artists, make contact with those in the know.
Take that idea for a show, a play, or a gig, into the realms of reality.
This forum will deliver information from experienced professionals. It’s a ‘how-to’...
Date: Wednesday 5 August
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back by popular demand!
Every genre, every era, for every generation, this is the musical game to beat all music games.
Compete in four rounds for 8 prizes by dabbing the squares as you groove to the songs. It's as simple as that.
Free entry, game starts at 7pm. Booking a table is...
Date: Thursday 6 August to Thursday 3 September
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition features a group of well-known, established artists from Heretaunga/Hawkes Bay; Troy Gardiner, Clayton Gibson, Andy Heyward, Ross Mackay, Jean McGavock and Ricks Terstappen.
What they have in common, is that they all belong to the Heretaunga Ararau o Ngāti Kahungunu Waka Ama...
Date: Friday 7 August to Thursday 20 August
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and enjoy a range of lovely quilts created by the talented Keirunga Quilters, based in Havelock North.
In addition to the main exhibition, we have also made a number of cot quilts which will be on sale for only $50. They have been made with the theme “Eye Spy” and there are some...
Date: Saturday 8 August to Saturday 15 August
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Cubans are coming to Napier!
Son de Cuba* is who they are and what they play.
Son de Cuba is the first-ever New Zealand 100% Cuban Quartet featuring Roberto Rodriguez Boffil (La Isla de la Juventud), Angel Manuel Guilarte Medina (Santiago de Cuba) and Ernesto Zuñiga (Trinidad de Cuba)...
Date: Saturday 8 August
Where: Hawkes Bay Latin Dance Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Experience NZ's Premier Eagles tribute!
Party to 30 of the Eagles best hits. Performed in chronological order from their early country roots, through to Joe Walsh inspired rock anthems. Five-piece band recreates the hits just like the Eagles do.
All live musicians putting on a classic...
Date: Saturday 8 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This year the New Zealand String Quartet are celebrating a massive composer with a massive tour. The 2020 National Tour brings Beethoven back on his 250th birthday, travelling throughout New Zealand between June and October. This is your chance to rejoice in these charismatic and distinctive works,...
Date: Wednesday 12 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Misty Mountain Productions presents "Fade To Black" The Metallica Experience. Come and experience the 2 hour + live raw power show that Metallica fans deserve. First show in "The Bay" for 3 years
All the "Heavy Hits" Seek and Destroy, Fade to Black, Master of Puppets, One, Enter Sandman,...
Date: Friday 14 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Penny Ashton, NZs favourite bonnet fancier, is back! After wowing the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival, the Edinburgh Festival, Colin Mochrie and the Adelaide Festival to name but a few, Penny Ashton is coming home for one last time with world acclaimed sell out smash-hit, Promise and...
Date: Saturday 15 August to Sunday 16 August
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tana Tapri is “Kiwi Tina Turner”
We are proud to release a celebration show of the wonderful Tina Turner, guaranteed to thrill the audience musically and visually with stunning costumes and the beautiful dancers from the Atomic Cherries.
Introducing Bay of Plenty`s Tana Tapri, she has...
Date: Friday 21 August
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Boss is a full production, kick-ass compliment of nine passionate musicians bringing alive the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Four years in the making, 'The Boss' is tuned to perfection, bringing you a 3 hour world-class show featuring the entire 'Born In The USA'...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Down with the System are a Hawkes Bay band, paying tribute to the legendary System of a Down. With a constantly growing setlist covering every album, all of your S.O.A.D needs are sure to be met.
Hayden Culver - Vocals
Nakita Turner Low - Guitars
Matthew Coates - Drums
Ethan Haswell - Deep...
Date: Saturday 22 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Attention all Salsa Dancers! Come to the Urban Winery on the last Thursday of every month for a night of salsa dancing. Free entry. Dance from 7-10 pm and enjoy our extensive range of beverages and food to share from our tapas menu.
Hosted by Latin Roots Hawkes Bay.
Date: Thursday 30 July to Thursday 27 August
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Devilskin paint NZ Red.
Devilskin are excited to announce a New Zealand wide tour to support their chart-topping new album Red!
With the lifting of crowd and venue restrictions, and due to massive demand, Devilskin will hit the road this August.
The response to the album release has been...
Date: Friday 28 August
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After selling out Auckland's Powerstation in just six days, Auckland's indie faves The Beths announce a nationwide tour in support of their new record Jump Rope Gazers, out next Friday 10 July on Carpark Records. The tour will see The Beths criss-cross New Zealand for 12 dates from 27 August,...
Date: Saturday 29 August
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Saturday 31 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and join us every Tuesday evening for a great night of Rock n Roll and Music. If you wish to become a member, $ 5.00 membership fee to join. RnR lessons given on the night. We also have a social every 2nd Sunday each month. For further Info phone Mike 0200 801048.
Date: Tuesday 14 July to Tuesday 1 September
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Buckle up, as our boys and band led by Bonnie and Karl take you on a wild ride through the fast, fun- filled and fabulous fifties!
Featuring the freshest artists of the era, this show will bring back memories of our stunning all male 60’s and 70’s show in 2019! You’ll be rockin’ and...
Date: Thursday 3 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back by popular demand!
Every genre, every era, for every generation, this is the musical game to beat all music games.
Compete in four rounds for 8 prizes by dabbing the squares as you groove to the songs. It's as simple as that.
Free entry, game starts at 7pm. Booking a table is...
Date: Thursday 6 August to Thursday 3 September
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Presented by: Rochelle Spence Dance Studio
The Rochelle Spence Dance Studio will present ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ as the main part of their annual dance recital on Saturday 4th April at the Napier Municipal Theatre with performances at 2pm and 7pm.
The students will provide...
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Celebrate the Best of British Music from the 60s with the ⭐️awesome⭐️ British Invasion Tribute Band
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: Taradale Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Chur whanau we're Heavy Rootz just a bunch of Maori boys who enjoy Playing reggae with a twist , keen to see us don't hesitate get at us much love, 1 love.
Date: Saturday 5 September
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 3 August to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us behind the scenes to explore the ancient cultures of Greece, Rome, Peru and Egypt. Get up close with special treasures from the collection and learn about the uses and symbolism of objects.
Tickets: $10 | $5 Friends of MTG.
Please register online through Eventfinda to secure your...
Date: Tuesday 8 September
Where: Offsite Storage Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rich, idle and cruel, the Vicomte de Valmont and the Marquise de Merteuil delight in the corruption of virtue. For them, there is no love, only malicious pleasure in crushing youthful dreams of romance and humiliating the innocent in a corrupt and wicked game. With players such as these, lovers...
Date: Saturday 12 September to Sunday 13 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Ease out of the winter darkness and experience Venus Rising: glowing, hopeful, a celebration of new beginnings and a new chapter in dance.
27 dancers leap and spin in an ever-changing ocean of light, one of the greatest living choreographers, Twyla Tharp's Waterbaby Bagatelles.
Celebrate the...
Date: Saturday 12 September to Sunday 13 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Local musicians, soloists and groups present a variety programme, incorporating youth and those reaching out to further experiences - from vocalists, youth orchestras, Symphonic Band, "Fours Company" and Deco Brass. Each programmed is different and what is on may be found on the website...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
So, no one told you life was gonna be this way, nor did they tell you about the hilarious new musical that lovingly lampoons one of TV’s all-time greatest shows in the hit New York and Las Vegas show Friends! The Musical Parody.
Friends! The Musical Parody will be there for you in 2020 as it...
Date: Thursday 17 September
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It’s time to celebrate the end of lockdown and the return of White Chapel Jak, who kick-off their “Return of the Jak - Here’s to us Nu Zuland!” live music tour this August to December 2020.
DOORS OPEN: 6.00pm
BAND ON STAGE: 9.00pm to 10.30pm
Known for putting an acoustic, funk-groove...
Date: Saturday 19 September
Where: Crab Farm Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Frivolity Minstrels (Juniors) Inc presents Camelot the Pantomime. This show is a fun filled show full of humour, audience participation and a great variety of your favourite songs. Come along and support these children with a few adults thrown in as they start again after having to be...
Date: Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October
Where: Taradale High School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Waka kōrero Māori: waka carrying the taonga, te reo
The Waka Kōrero Māori exhibition encourages learning the Māori alphabet by pronouncing the names of the kaharehe animal treasures on display.
Bring your whanau to MTG – it’s free!
Kō Waka Kōrero Māori hei whakaaturanga kia...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Saturday 31 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Frivolity Minstrels (Juniors) Inc presents Camelot the Pantomime. This show is a fun filled show full of humour, audience participation and a great variety of your favourite songs. Come along and support these children with a few adults thrown in as they start again after having to be...
Date: Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October
Where: Taradale High School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Queen Celebration are a completely live band of Hawke’s Bay’s finest musicians. Featuring a 5-piece band, 4 guest vocalists and a unique light and visual show, Killer Queens pay homage to one of the biggest selling bands in the world. The night will span the entirety of Queen’s career...
Date: Friday 2 October to Saturday 3 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
There’s more to being a bird than flying! Tere the tūī and Taitū the takahē are two very different sorts of birds: one loves to flit and twirl about in the sky, while the other prefers to rustle around in the undergrowth. Tu Meke Tūī! is a story of friendship, courage and discovering that...
Date: Sunday 4 October to Monday 5 October
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 3 August to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Always the highlight of the Cabana Calendar.
Last year we sold out so get your tickets NOW ...
Groove Foundation:
Groove Foundation is a 4 piece covers band based in Hawke's Bay. We are available for pub gigs and private functions big or small anywhere in NZ! (click for more info)We play a...
Date: Saturday 10 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Local musicians, soloists and groups present a variety programme, incorporating youth and those reaching out to further experiences - from vocalists, youth orchestras, Symphonic Band, "Fours Company" and Deco Brass. Each programmed is different and what is on may be found on the website...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
If the bar for quartet excellence was already set stratospherically high, the UK’s Doric String Quartet has surely launched it into orbit. Founded in 1998, the Quartet has firmly established itself as the leading British string quartet of its generation, receiving enthusiastic responses from...
Date: Monday 12 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: With the ongoing uncertainty due to the COVID-19 situation, we regret that all scheduled New Zealand Symphony Orchestra concerts and associated events until 31 July, 2020 have been cancelled.
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Principal Partner Ryman Healthcare.
Edo de Waart Conductor.
Beethoven orch. Weingartner...
Date: Tuesday 20 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Illuminate kids’ hearts and minds with this magical giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppet show! Go under the sea with a courageous Kina on her journey of discovery across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa. It’s a delightful story of our kai moana and the whakatauki ‘He waka eke noa. We are all in...
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dust off those musical theatre cobwebs and return to your seats to indulge in the magic of the very best songs from stage and screen. Showcasing an all-star cast of New Zealand voices from the international stage, this glittering concert of musical theatre showstoppers is not one to miss. The Shows...
Date: Wednesday 28 October
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Award winning New Zealand singer-songwriter, Reb Fountain, announces an extensive 10-date tour in celebration of her upcoming self-titled album, her debut for Flying Nun Records. Pulling out all the stops for this collection of noir punk-folk songs, Reb is taking her band the length and breadth of...
Date: Friday 30 October
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
LIKE A STORM - GLOBAL ANNOUNCEMENT
We are really sorry to announce that due to the worsening of the Covid-19 pandemic, all of our upcoming NZ/UK/EU dates will be rescheduled for later on this year.
All tickets & VIPs will be honoured for the new tour dates. Once the new tour dates are...
Date: Saturday 31 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rongonui – Taonga mai ngā tāngata, ngā wāhi, me ngā takahanga (Treasured taonga from people, places and events), shares significant Māori taonga, treasures, relating to famous people, places and events.
Learn about major rangatira, chiefs, Māori-Pākehā relationships, famous battles,...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 1 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 3 August to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Following their sell-out 2019 performances of Swan Lake, the Imperial Russian Ballet Company return to New Zealand to perform a double bill, The Nutcracker & Don Quixote. Two sensational ballets, one magnificent night of ballet.
Act 1 - The Nutcracker
The ageless tale of bravery and dreams set...
Date: Thursday 5 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Local musicians, soloists and groups present a variety programme, incorporating youth and those reaching out to further experiences - from vocalists, youth orchestras, Symphonic Band, "Fours Company" and Deco Brass. Each programmed is different and what is on may be found on the website...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Sunday 8 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join artists, organisers, sponsors and art buyers for the elegant outdoor opening of the seventh biennial Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition.
This is a fundraising event for Cranford Hospice and a fabulous opportunity to have the first option at purchasing the stunning range of sculpture on sale in...
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Where: Round Pond Garden, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for the seventh biennial Wildflower Sculpture Exhibition – a highlight of spring in Hawke’s Bay.
Explore the expanse of wildflowers and Round Pond Garden’s Mediterranean landscape design at 125 Rosser Road, Hastings, and enjoy:
- A unique exhibition of sculpture by around 80...
Date: Wednesday 11 November to Sunday 15 November
Where: Round Pond Garden, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rescheduled to 13 & 14 November! We can't wait to get back to The Bay!
Doors open: 7.30pm
Band on stage: 8.30pm to 11.00pm
It’s time to celebrate the end of lockdown and the return of White Chapel Jak, who kick-off their “Return of the Jak - Here’s to us Nu Zuland!” live music tour...
Date: Friday 13 November to Saturday 14 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Mission Concert’s favourite artist, Sir Rod Stewart, returns this November as part of his The Hits! world tour - a 50-year celebration of his stellar career, a career highlighted by extraordinary performances at The Mission in 2005 and 2012.
The Mission Concerts will be Rod’s only North...
Date: Saturday 14 November to Sunday 15 November
Where: Mission Estate Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: Th' Dudes - Th' Bliss Tour new dates announced.
Details on the new show dates will be released in the coming weeks, but in the meantime ticket holders should hold on to their tickets as they will remain valid for the new shows.
Kiwi icons Th’ Dudes announce they’ll reunite for...
Date: Monday 23 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's time to secure your seats to the ABBA show that everyone loves and adores! Direct from Australia, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute is back by popular demand after a sell-out mega NZ concert tour in 2018!
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA...
Date: Tuesday 24 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Postponed to November the 26th
TWO FIRES Australia's Ultimate Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel Show has been Touring nationally and selling out venues across Australia.
Fronted by Joe Differ TWO FIRES bring their high energy Show to all types of audiences in which consistently deliver an...
Date: Thursday 26 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In an enchanted kingdom, a princess was born. Blessed by fairies, Aurora grew into a beautiful young woman, protected by everyone who loved her from the evil beyond the castle walls. On her 16th birthday, Aurora’s world was shattered by the malevolent Carabosse, but, saved from certain death by...
Date: Saturday 28 November to Sunday 29 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“The outline of the hill turned into a giant serpent as it heaved up and down. The shock wave swept across it, creating a monster crossing the skyline.” - NG Bailey
At 10:47am on 3 February 1931, a devastating earthquake struck Hawke’s Bay. In that moment it seemed the end of the world had...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This stunning exhibition features a broad range of historic and contemporary taonga from the collection of the Hawke's Bay Museums Trust, Ruawharo Ta-u-rangi.
Translated as 'always here', Tēnei Tonu shares diverse stories of local Iwi Ngati Kahungunu and their enduring connection to the...
Date: Sunday 12 July to Thursday 31 December
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Show
Talk about sticking your neck out.
The moment you decide as a band to pay tribute to any artist you are opening yourself up to instant comparisons and worse ridicule. One thing for sure no matter who the artist you had better be able to carry it off or be...
Date: Saturday 5 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A monthly get together by Napier Live Poets.
Napier Live Poets.
Come along and be a part of our wonderful, vibrant poetry group, where you can share your own work and hear poems by other members of Hawke’s Bay’s community. If you want to just listen, that is fine too. Napier Live Poets is...
Date: Monday 3 August to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fall into the ring of fire in this unforgettable music concert dedicated to the music, love and lives of Johnny Cash and June Carter.
For more than 40 years Johnny Cash and June Carter enthralled audiences around the world with their songs of life, love and heartache. A love story played out...
Date: Friday 19 March
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dear Ticketholders
As you may have heard today, the New Zealand Government has announced restrictions on mass public gatherings which will prevent the Eclipse Concert on the 28th of March from going ahead. We have also heard from a large number of ticket holders over the last couple of days...
Date: Saturday 27 March
Where: Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the creators of the hit show OH WHAT A NIGHT! comes a unique new musical revue celebrating four of the most iconic singing groups of the 70’s known for their soaring vocal harmonies.
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE stars four dynamic performers direct from Las Vegas whose lush harmonic...
Date: Wednesday 7 April
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ten Tenors are postponing their near sold-out 2020 tour and have secured new dates for 2021. All tickets remain valid for the new dates.
Box Offices around the country are currently overwhelmed with inquiries so please just hold onto your tickets. They remain valid for the new dates and...
Date: Tuesday 4 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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