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 5 April to Sunday 17 May
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Wednesday 1 July
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 5 April 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 5 April to Thursday 31 December
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
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 5 April to Sunday 1 November
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Creative Arts Napier is currently closed temporarily due to the Covid19 restrictions. Please check Creative Arts Napier on Facebook for updates on a reopening date. This exhibition will be postponed to another date later in the year.
A rare collection of photojournalism taken by Fátimih Anís...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Thursday 23 April
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Works by: Heather Yells
Heather Yells paints maps with eggs, walnut oil, beeswax, dirt, clay and rocks, on paper, wood and rocks.
"God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy." - Billy Currington
Heather completed her degree in Visual Arts and Design in 2010, she had previously worked...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Thursday 30 April
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This annual fundraiser for the Heretaunga Womens Centre - showcases the best, the established and the newly emerging women artists of Hawkes Bay. The exhibition is held at the Hastings Women's Restrooms and the building is set up for a week as an art gallery.
All work is for sale - priced by...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Wednesday 8 April
Where: Heretaunga Women's Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Richard Moorhead is well known Hawkes Bay artist. He grew up at Willowbrook at Tikokino. Richard painted many Hawkes Bay landscapes as well as other places around Europe (Italy, France, Croatia...) He paints mainly in watercolour or acrylic, working in "en pleain air" (on site).
Over the years...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Thursday 30 April
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Settlers Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
14 Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
- Ian Munro - international class live performer and recording artist.
- Ariana Henare
- Annabelle & Ash
- The Pukes ukhelele rock band.
- Lady Larisa
- Climate
- The Acoustic Project
Kickback and relax and listen to the chilled sounds...
Date: Sunday 5 April
Where: Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950’s in this rollicking musical.
Funny, frank and featuring the hit songs...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Saturday 11 April
Where: Tabard Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
CANCELLED DUE TO VIRUS
UK British Blues Award winner and 4 time European Blues Awards nominee Bex Marshall’s unique style of guitar playing is a combined technique of slide, blues rock, ragtime and roots pickin, her voice is a powerful melting pot of old black woman’s heartache and rock diva...
Date: Sunday 5 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Artfully Yours, the 14th Art Hawke’s Bay Exhibition, is being held in a new venue – the Hastings Community Arts Centre in Russell St.
This allows for a much longer exhibition, from Opening Night on Monday 30 March until Saturday 11 April. The annual event brings together works by members of...
Date: Monday 6 April to Saturday 11 April
Where: Hastings Community Arts 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 6 April to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: This event has been cancelled.
Come along Tuesday night each week for great rock n roll music and dancing lessons available contact Mike - 0220801048 current membership $5.00 for the year with $3.00 door charge each Tuesday night.
We hold a social every second Sunday of the month our...
Date: Tuesday 7 April to Tuesday 28 April
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Born and raised in Finland, Vesa-Matti Leppänen moved to New Zealand in 2000. For well over a decade he has been Concertmaster of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and has earned international recognition as a chamber musician, teacher, adjudicator and soloist.
Vesa-Matti Leppänen has...
Date: Tuesday 7 April
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fleeting, dynamic, transitory… painter Holly Zandbergen has captured the ever-shifting light of the South Island fiords as never before.
The New Zealand artist’s diptych Fiordland is part of her new show Ephemeral Worlds, a dreamy combination of large-scale landscapes and floral works....
Date: Wednesday 8 April
Where: Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: This event has been cancelled.
Proudly presented by the Napier Performing Arts Competitions Society, the Hawke’s Bay Easter Festival showcases talent from upwards of 200 entrants from around the country competing in Ballet, Tap, Modern Dance, Instrumental, and Junior & Senior Vocal...
Date: Thursday 9 April to Monday 13 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Highland & National Dancing and Solo Piping Competitions.
Friday night is the Piobaireachd - Gold Clasp Competition in the Lindisfarne Auditorium commencing at 6pm.
Saturday and Sunday 8am start for Piping Competitions.
Saturday features the NZ Championship Under 21 Piobaireachd...
Date: Friday 10 April to Sunday 12 April
Where: Lindisfarne College, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: This event has been cancelled.
An amazing night of Rock n Roll with the Band Make Believe NZ1.
Proudly brought to you by the Napier RSA and the Napier RSA Social Rock and Roll club, a great way to start your Easter Weekend come along and enjoy the hospitality of the Napier RSA and...
Date: Friday 10 April
Where: Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Easter Weekend Saturday & Sunday 11 & 12 April 2020 - NOW POSTPONED. A new date will be released for this event when the current Covid-19 situation has stabilised. Keep an eye out for the new date, and keep safe everyone. In the meantime, support your regional artists by shopping online!
This...
Date: Saturday 11 April to Sunday 12 April
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Hastings City Art Gallery guides for a fascinating tour of the much loved public art of Hastings. Meet at the gallery entrance.
...
Date: Saturday 11 April
Where: Hastings City Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Fuego Latino is an eclectic four piece band enchanting Hawke's Bay with their style of Gypsy-Latin music. Accordion, fiddle, percussion, bass, thrilling harmonies, and guitar all come together to create this multi-cultural experience. Perfect for a night of dining and dancing. Spice up your...
Date: Saturday 11 April
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing Tony Painting and the Power Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Show.
Tony Painting and The Power have become firm favourites with the music loving public and musicians alike. Fronted by UK born guitarist and vocalist Tony Painting their special brand of blistering guitar based boogie...
Date: Saturday 11 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Concerts held on 2nd Sunday of month, March - November.
Each concert includes vocal and instrumental performers, mainly from Hawke's Bay, solo, group and Band combinations. Special on Easter Sunday (12th April) are nationally known soloists - Lesley Graham (soprano) Linden Loader (mezzo...
Date: Sunday 12 April
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A searing mix of spoken word and live electronica.
Leni is five years old, holding a Superman costume for her first day at school. Eurydice is five years into the rest of her life, with a bee tattoo on her wrist.
A story about making changes, taking leaps, and being a daily superhero.
Best...
Date: Tuesday 14 April
Where: The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Napier Frivolity Minstrels (Inc) Juniors present "Camelot the Pantomime". This is a story based loosely around the story of Prince Arthur and Guinevere. But chuck in the evil Morgan Le Fay and the vicious Hernando not to forget the Wizard Merlin and his quest for a potion for eternal youth then you...
Date: Wednesday 15 April to Sunday 19 April
Where: Taradale High School, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Calling all salsa dancers! Once monthly the UW gladly invites you to come move your feet and show your skills from 6-9 pm. Enjoy Salsa music brought to you by DJ Timba George!
Grab a bite to eat with our tapas menu and stay hydrated with our many beverage options!
Date: Thursday 16 April
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for happy hour from 4-6pm and get your spots for this awesome two band line up starting at 6:30! Both Mirrored Walls and Sons of Henrik have prepared a special acoustic set of originals.
Sons of Henrik are an all-original acoustic/electric rock band based around the vocal and poetically...
Date: Friday 17 April
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
One reviewer recently wrote - exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band, Champagne...
Date: Friday 17 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
It's our inaugural NYDS Festival, with theatre, music and foodstalls.
Come and see what our fantastic students and tutors have been learning during the National Youth Drama School week. This is a perfect day for the whole whānau. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for details.
See you...
Date: Saturday 18 April
Where: Havelock North High School, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Mack at one of the premium vineyards in the Bay and experience a sensory treat of good food, great wine and excellent acoustic stylings of Mack and his guitars, as he plays and sings originals as well as covers of folk and rock classics.
Described by Rock Radio UK as "one of the best...
Date: Saturday 18 April
Where: Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
20 Saturday Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
- Dan Sharp
- Ian Munro
- Ariana Henare
- Annabelle & Ash
- Lady Larisa
- Climate
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
Kickback and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while...
Date: Saturday 18 April
Where: Abbey Cellars Winery & Brewpub, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: Cancelled due to virus...
10:32 is the new project from London-based kiwi artist, Bridget Walsh, featuring Lyle Barton on keys, Radovan Brtko on drums and Digby Lovatt on bass.
For fans of artists including Hiatus Kaiyote, Kimbra, Erykah Badu, Moonchild and more, 10:32’s...
Date: Saturday 18 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
As part of the awesome summer events in the Hawke's Bay, Ash Ridge Winery is opening up its garden to hosting a series of craft fairs over the summer. Featuring local and regional vendors selling handmade arts & crafts, re-purposed furniture, wooden toys, jewelry, art and much more...
Coffee,...
Date: Sunday 19 April
Where: Ash Ridge Wines, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: Eccles Entertainment and Th' Dudes reluctantly announce the postponement of Th' Bliss Tour due to start in Hamilton on 9 April.
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...
Date: Monday 20 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Amand Gerbault – Gaylor is a young man with an amazing capacity to bring me to tears of joy. He has a masters touch on the Piano and plays with divine feeling, space and tempo.
My Mother Mary Poynton was a concert Pianist who played for me in the womb and right up until I was adopted at 2. I...
Date: Thursday 23 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'Superhero Circus' from Rollicking Entertainment! A show for the whole family! 10am and 6pm. Dress as your favourite superhero and come and join the fun - there will be juggling, ladder walking, escapology, magic, gross stunts and silliness. Part of the Billy Lids Creative Festival for Kids.
Date: Friday 24 April
Where: Keirunga Gardens, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
NZSO Principal Conductor in Residence Hamish McKeich presents some of Beethoven’s most iconic works in the 250th anniversary of his birth. Diedre Irons joins the Orchestra as soloist for Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto.
Awarded an MBE and an ONZM for her outstanding contributions to music as...
Date: Friday 24 April
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Described as having “…a voice that imagination created”, Caitlin Smith is a mesmerising performer, song-poet and story singer. Legally blind since birth, she is a tireless advocate for accessibility issues and the healing and transformative power of creativity.
A great hit when she toured...
Date: Sunday 26 April
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Set your soul on fire as NZ’s most iconic entertainers dazzle you in a thrilling homage to the bright light city of Las Vegas.
We highlight the greatest headliners to grace Vegas stages including Elvis, Cher, Liberace, Tom Jones and Celine Dion.
Starring Karl Perigo, Marian Burns, Suzanne...
Date: Thursday 30 April
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The New Zealand Nu-Punk rockers of your dreams, Holloway Holiday is a bisexual sugary face-punch flaunting Taylor Criscuola on drums, Louis Valentine on vocals and Max Long on guitar.
Every song is a synth-infused emotional rollercoaster of four-chord political satire and sad-boy...
Date: Thursday 30 April
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 5 April to Sunday 17 May
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Wednesday 1 July
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 5 April 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 5 April to Thursday 31 December
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
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 5 April to Sunday 1 November
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
If you don't know who Jess Atkin is by now you're missing out on all the family love happening once a month at the Urban Winery!
Jess and the gang are continuing their residency at the Urban Winery once a month! Their soulful, raw, contagious energy is exactly what a Saturday night calls for....
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: The Urban Winery, 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...
Date: Saturday 2 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, 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 6 April to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a 'behind the scenes' tour of household appliances and labour-saving devices. From butter churns to bean slicers, egg beaters to electric mixers, we track the changes in domestic design and technology through objects and archives in the collection.
Tickets: $10 | $5 Friend of MTG....
Date: Tuesday 12 May
Where: Offsite Storage Ahuriri, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Summer Vibes Tour 2020! We can't wait to get back to The Bay!
You've seen them at Crab Farm Winery, New Years at the Napier Soundshell and festivals around Hawkes Bay. Hot off the back of a sold out debut “MusicLife Tour” crowd favorites White Chapel Jak were excited to be announced in the...
Date: Friday 15 May to Saturday 16 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Boy is back!
One of NZ’s most successful comedians on the world stage, and a champion of both America and Britain’s Got Talent.
Watched by over 70 million people on line.
He’s taking a short break from a 3 year residency in Las Vegas to return to the 2020 NZ Comedy Fest for the first...
Date: Saturday 16 May
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Update: Sorry, this tour has now been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions – new dates coming soon.
From the creator of the world’s first opera band, Amici Forever, multi-platinum selling New Zealand tenor Geoff Sewell, presents Bravo Amici - a stunning company of stars from The West End...
Date: Sunday 17 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, 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 20 May
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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 22 May
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
3 world class comedians packed in to 1 huge 2 hour show – that’s The International Comedy All-Stars on tour. Featuring the best of the 2020 NZ International Comedy Festival including headline English comedian Paul Sinha a.k.a. ‘The Sinnerman’ from TVNZ’s very popular daily show ‘The...
Date: Saturday 23 May
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Godspell is an amazing show, and this year you can experience it in a truly amazing venue - the wonderful Waiapu Cathedral in Napier. There will be three performances of this popular rock musical on May 29th, 30th and 31st. One of the most successful musicals in history, Godspell has been...
Date: Friday 29 May to Sunday 31 May
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Jac are releasing their third studio album “A Gathering” as the group marks a decade of making music together. Featuring material from their 2017 collaboration with Korean quartet Black String, plus a swathe of brand new original compositions, the album represents a milestone in their...
Date: Friday 29 May
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, 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...
Date: Sunday 31 May
Where: The Dome, The T&G Building, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Wednesday 1 July
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 5 April 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 5 April to Thursday 31 December
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
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 5 April to Sunday 1 November
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
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 6 April to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
We regret to advise the postponement of this event due to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. We are hugely disappointed to miss the opportunity to perform for you all; however, our number one priority is the health and safety of our audiences, musicians and staff, and the wider...
Date: Friday 5 June
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Twyla Tharp is one of the world’s greatest living choreographers. In Waterbaby Bagatelles, 27 dancers leap and spin across the stage in an ever-changing ocean of light; the music flowing seamlessly as groups of dancers sparkle and glow.
Meditative and moving, Alice Topp’s award-winning...
Date: Friday 5 June to Saturday 6 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Please note: This event has been postponed.
The Musical Gala with an International cast brings London’s West End and New York’s Broadway return to New Zealand with a brand-new show.
The World of Musicals brings the very best of Musical theatre to life. This incredible production will...
Date: Wednesday 10 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
In great demand internationally, world renowned Calefax Reed Quintet are one of the most dazzling wind ensembles performing at present. This close-knit ensemble of five reed players draws music from eight centuries of repertoire to create unique arrangements: from early music to classical and jazz...
Date: Wednesday 10 June
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, 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...
Date: Friday 12 June
Where: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pink Floyd are easily one of the most recognisable and enduring bands of all time. While no longer a touring entity, the timeless music of Pink Floyd continues to be passed down from one generation to another.
Floyd Live return to Clarence Street Theatre following their sold out show in 2018...
Date: Saturday 13 June
Where: Hawkes Bay Opera House Plaza, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Motel California is NZ's premium Eagles tribute show.
Come party to the Eagles greatest hits......Get in early, sold out last time!!
$ 30.00 on Eventfinda or pre ticket sales at the Aviary.
DO NOT MISS THIS !!
Take it easy, Witchy woman , Peaceful Easy Feeling, Tequila sunrise, Desperado,...
Date: Saturday 13 June
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Idyllic
Giancarlo Guerrero Conductor
Valentina Lisitsa Piano
Lilburn Drysdale Overture
Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3
Beethoven Symphony No. 6 Pastoral
Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero has won six Grammys for his recordings as Music Director of the Nashville Symphony. Maestro Guerrero visits...
Date: Tuesday 30 June
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Silver, valued for its rarity and attractive lustre, has for centuries been mined and formed into an extensive range of domestic, personal, religious, and ceremonial objects.
Silver is one of the most versatile and singular precious metals: it is malleable and ductile and has a relatively low...
Date: Sunday 5 April to Wednesday 1 July
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 5 April 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 5 April to Thursday 31 December
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
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 5 April to Sunday 1 November
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Model and Hobby Expo allows hobbyists the opportunity to display their crafts and collections for the general public to see.
The two gymnasiums and school swimming pool will be open and on display will be a variety of car, truck, ship, aircraft, railway and military models. Radio Control...
Date: Saturday 4 July to Sunday 5 July
Where: Napier Boys' High School, 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 6 April to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Prepare yourself for the exceptionally smooth sounds of VOCES8 as they take you on an acoustic tour of cathedrals throughout New Zealand. Gramophone Magazine writes, “The singing of VOCES8 is impeccable in its quality of tone and balance. They bring a new dimension to the word ‘ensemble’ with...
Date: Friday 10 July
Where: Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, 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 5 April 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 5 April to Thursday 31 December
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
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 5 April to Sunday 1 November
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 5 April to Sunday 30 August
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 6 April to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Winner of the 2019 Michael Hill International Violin Competition Anna Im and beloved New Zealand pianist Stephen De Pledge come together for a concert of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Wieniawski and Clara Schumann. This is a celebration of the beauty of the violin and piano, and a chance to support...
Date: Tuesday 4 August
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A great display of quilts made by the very creative Keirunga Quilters group. Our annual exhibition will feature many different styles of quilts ranging from the traditional through to the very modern, and we can guarantee that it will be very colourful!
In addition to a selection of quilts being...
Date: Saturday 8 August to Sunday 16 August
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, 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
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: Thursday 13 August
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 5 April 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 5 April 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 5 April 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 6 April to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, 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
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
“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 5 April 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 5 April 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 5 April 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 6 April to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, Napier, 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
Principal Partner Ryman Healthcare.
Edo de Waart Conductor.
Beethoven orch. Weingartner Grosse Fuge
Haydn Symphony No. 64 Tempora Mutantur
WA Mozart Symphony No. 40
The NZSO sees out Beethoven’s anniversary year with a programme placing Beethoven’s achievements in the context of his...
Date: Tuesday 20 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
“Thank you for putting on a great show. It was so great, it nearly blew my shoes off!” - Josh (Papakura Central School)
Come celebrate Matariki with a giant scale puppet show of magical glow-in-the-dark characters from Māori myth and legend! This innovative, cutting edge concept features...
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, 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 5 April 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 5 April 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 5 April 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 6 April 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
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
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
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’, The ABBA Show is a full-scale concert production featuring more than two hours of fun, energetic musical...
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 5 April 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 5 April to Thursday 31 December
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 6 April to Monday 7 December
Where: The CAN, 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
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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