Open: 9.00am - 5.00pm | Next to the Soundshell on Marine Parade
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
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: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 24 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 10 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
At the Faraday you will discover a museum that's bigger on the inside, brimming with old-school technology and endless fun! Unlock your inner explorer as you step into our Tardis-inspired Infinity Room, then explore two floors filled with classic tech, retro gadgets, and arcade classics. Feel the...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 12 October
Where: The Faraday Museum of Technology, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
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: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The White Stuff by Weston Frizzell | 5 - 26 October, 2024
Opening on Nuit Blanche, Saturday the 5th of October 5 - 10pm
In 2024 Weston Frizzell marks 25 years of the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational collaboration. The White Stuff is a collage aligning classic New...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 26 October
Where: Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cloudy Diary by Jae Hoon Lee
4 - 30 October, 2024
Opening Friday 4th October 5-7pm at Boyd-Dunlop Contemporary
A self-proclaimed cultural wanderer, Korean-born photographer Jae Hoon Lee grew up in Seoul, emigrated to the USA in 1993 to study at the San Francisco Art Institute, and then in 1998...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Wednesday 30 October
Where: Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition launches a new biennial programme of contemporary art commissions, supported by a partnership between Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery and the Gwen Malden Charitable Trust.
Four Hawke’s Bay artists, Leslie Falls, Nephi Tupaea (Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 2 November
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
*opens chippie packet*
CRUNCH
Winner of the Grand Design Award at NZ Fringe 2024 and Nominated for Best in Fringe, CRUNCH is travelling to Hastings to share its whimsy, joy, and crunchiness with audiences up north.
Come along and enjoy the "playful energy" and "glittery graphics" of...
Date: Thursday 10 October to Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Introducing LOUD & PROUD, an interactive concert that invites all community members including musicians with disabilities to perform and be enabled to make music alongside likeminded musicians.
This concert is for everyone and will especially showcase the bands and individuals who attend the...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A taster of the festival. Six short acts from - music to poetry to theatre to drag - paired with a generous splash of fine local wine from the cellar of our hosts. Sample the variety of delights Fringe in the 'Stings and Decibel have to offer. Full line up to follow.
The best little arts...
Date: Thursday 10 October to Saturday 12 October
Where: Decibel Wines, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons’ beguiling voice, razor sharp wit and deft hand on the guitar makes for a captivating live show and has won her a dedicated fan base across six records, countless tours and many awards including AMA...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: Sherenden Community Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Tangihanga, performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 60-minute drama comedy centered around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father Karanipa passes away, leading his whanau and friends to travel near and far to gather at the Marae to mourn his loss. Neho masterfully embodies 30 characters.
As the tangi...
Date: Thursday 10 October to Saturday 12 October
Where: Toitoi - Tama Tūranga Huata Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Machine Wreckers return to Fringe in the 'Stings with their idiosyncratic brand of instrumental psychedelic prog rock. With Willie D on turntable and keys, Kurt Yates on guitar, Adrian Thornton on bass and Alec Withers on drums, their combined musical chops span a decent percentage of Hawke's...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Whispers of Grief is a show for rangatahi by rangatahi about the aftermath of suicide and how it affects people.
Sarah's Productions is a hub for young storytellers and artists. Our productions are designed from rangatahi's own personal stories, giving it that more realistic and life like feel...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Crack up kiwi comedy and tunes from Aotearoa's favourite funny man with a guitar. Oo Gish has made a name for himself across the nation with his singular brand of original music with a twist of Gish. Not to be missed.
The best little arts festival in the bay is back! Fringe in the ‘Stings...
Date: Thursday 10 October
Where: Social Club, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons’ beguiling voice, razor sharp wit and deft hand on the guitar makes for a captivating live show and has won her a dedicated fan base across six records, countless tours and many awards including AMA...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: Ashley Clinton/Makaretu Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
Ritual Lullabies for the Void presents work by the Wellington-based duo Serpent Dream. This show is a captivating audio ritual performance using acoustic guitar, violin, voice, synthesis and sticks, stones and bones to create atmospheric and rhythmic soundscapes.
Using the full spectrum of...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
'When You Wish Upon a Star' A journey through a magical world of music.
Prepare to be enchanted as our talented cast embark on a magical journey through a beloved musical world.
You will experience the music that has captured hearts across generations.
So let us take you on this journey,...
Date: Friday 11 October to Saturday 12 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
An interactive comedy from the mind of George Fenn (NZ Spirit of the Fringe), Sexy Ghost Boy is about a ghost, who is too sexy for heaven and too sexy for hell.
Channeling the unusual through the audience, Sexy Ghost Boy channels the hilariously parody's the sexy parts of ourselves. Bring...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
There’s a natural mystic blowing through the air as The Rude Boyz pay tribute to The Rastafarian Prophet and King of Reggae - HonourRebel Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley.
It night full of Bob Marley classics. From his early career with the incomparable The Wailers to his solo career as Bob...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Hard hitting, soulful new songs from Ben Liley and his band - Willsy on bass and Scott Brough on drums.
The best little arts festival in the bay is back! Fringe in the ‘Stings celebrates the breadth of talent in Heretaunga and beyond with a smorgasbord of artistic delights to suit every...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paekākāriki bands "The New Things" and "The Interlopers" along with Kirikiriroa's own "Halcyon Birds" are road tripping it to Napier to play the Paisley Stage. Join us for an evening of chill mix of music genres for your ear holes.
The New Things bring you crush songs, uncanny pop, weird...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Stretch and the Sinners are a soul-stirring indie folk-rock band, that blend heartfelt emotion with an uplifting abandonment in the joy of music. It’s a beautifully raw and emotive sound, set to a depth of lyricism
earned from lives truly lived.
At the heart of the band is Stretch, a...
Date: Friday 11 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sound Selectors are kick starting Fringe in the 'Stings' Saturday morning in style with The Bounce. This very special edition of the popular all ages morning dance party will be held at our artists hub, the 118, catering to your caffeine needs while you get down to the funky beats. Dress comfy and...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art Exhibition of work from Keirunga Artists group in Havelock North. All art is for sale. The award selector is well-known and respected artist, Jane Gray. Guest exhibitor is acclaimed local sculptor Kay Bazzard. Enter a raffle for a gourmet gift basket and make your choice for the people's choice...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Te Awanga local and celebrated photographer Richard Brimer, presents '40 Vintages: Hawkes Bay Wine Chronicles' this October, at Hastings Community Arts Centre. The exhibition, spanning his 40 year career, celebrates the region's wine industry and recent ascension to ‘Great Wine Capital of the...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Thursday 24 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
While the Hawke’s Bay Jazz Club has had several Big Bands over the years, the current Band is the longest-serving of them all having started in 1991 driven by well known Napier musician, the late Ernie Rouse.
The Band is a voluntary group and provides a comfortable, supportive and friendly...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bada Bing Sound System presents Bass Heavy in the 'Stings, a celebration of sound system culture with a uniquely international flavour.
Your selectors for this journey are:
Goldyknox, the man who always brings a diverse selection of funk and hip hop to get the party started. Expect the...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: Albert Square Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Take me to Church! - No, it's not a Sunday service; it's a Saturday Soulful celebration of songs with the Hawke's Bay Soul Choir! St Matthew's church is the charming backdrop for 50 voices showcasing your favourite Motown, disco and contemporary hits in unplugged style, with subtle instrumental...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get down to the deep resonating sound of the Phenomenal. DJ Unz lays down an ambient beat as a base for drums and didgeridoo to create a transcendental musical experience for everyone to enjoy. Drummers Dali and Davide keep the beat. Feel the grass between your toes and shake it off in the...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: Albert Square Hastings, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christina Gunson is a farmers wife and a mother of three who's making her dream of performance a reality. Armed with only her guitar, she gives voice to her experience through a mix of indie, country, rock and folk. All the way from rural Hawke's Bay, Christina's authentic sound will warm your...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Off Broadway Rangatahi Drag Show is a dazzling blend of glitz and glam, and good old fashioned fun. With a sprinkle of banter and a tough of laughter, this performance is a captivating escape from the ordinary. From the stunning costumes and electrifying performances to the witty remarks and...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Love+Loss is a collection of music written by Hawke's Bay native, Aslan, as a creative release in response to the rigidity of his technical training at NZSM. Here they allow inspiration to flow from emotion, resulting in simple, meaningful, sensitive pieces that honour and celebrate his own deeply...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Wellington pun-master, Nathan Bond is back in the bay with his signature brand of dry one-liners. In the five and a half years he's been plying his trade he's been nominated for five awards including the Lower North Island breakthrough artist of the year in 2020. He won the 2022 Wellington Roast...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Multi award-winning Mel Parsons is one of New Zealand’s established songwriting stars. Parsons’ beguiling voice, razor sharp wit and deft hand on the guitar makes for a captivating live show and has won her a dedicated fan base across six records, countless tours and many awards including AMA...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: Maraekakaho Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sensate Immersive Invites You to Our Golden Dreams Masquerade" Where Imagination Meets Experience.
Immerse All Your Senses and Indulge in Mystery, Magic, and Meaning Under the Flicker of Candle Light, Draped in Elegance.
Attire for 'golden Dreams': Enchanting Ensembles from Any Era or...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: The Old Mill, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Piper Blaster, the Dairy Queen from the Waikato is an all Singing, all Cooking, Drag Diva. Presenting a tale of the country boy from rural Waikato, and his discovery of all things fabulous. Featuring songs from The Sound of Music, Funny Girl, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and more, you're in...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Tim Burton of Taranaki comes a show for the weird kids, the black sheep, and the grown-up gifted and talented failures.
Join Comedy Hub's reigning "Best Comedian", Callum Wagstaff, in a colourful nightmare land of everyday horrors and see the world through his glassy, lash-ridden...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us for a celebration of Latin dance and Milonga.
Cash bar on the night and special dance performances.
Inquires: 027 582 9925.
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: Napier Tango Club, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Te Awanga locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Connan Mockasin and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October. Live music by psychedelic pop legend Connan Mockasin, accompanied by special guest Riki Gooch, will expand the experience of a projected...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our dear leader Rob reads stories from The Twisted Tales from the Sacrum, a relic of old. Spooky Skeletons shall provide further context to the listenings by performing songs from that very same book. The first 10 ticket holders shall receive a picture and song book and we shall have another few...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Rhian is a man who does shows, some of which win awards, that generally speaking are just him doing talking about something that has been a large influence in his life. Previous Fringe in the 'Stings shows have seen Rhian walking long distances and gambling excessively. This time I've lost my...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Jan Hellriegel
If Not Now, When?
After the success of her 2019 ‘Sportsman of the Year’ album, podcast, book and tour, Jan Hellriegel is back with a new show 'If not now, when?', which she is taking around the country this September, October and November.
The show is a full...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Pegasus Studio's loveliest ladies for a Blossoming Burlesque Show - an essential part of Fringe in the 'Stings! A dazzling lineup of local and national performers are here to put some Spring in your Step with their showgirl antics. Think Glitz, Glamour & Blossoms!
The best little arts...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
After succeeding in obscurity across the country, Justin Ngai and Morgan Hunter-Bell are merging their brands of bizarre into one wild show. Get ready for an explosion of creativity as they explore road stories, dating woes, racial/societal expectations, and more in their own genre-bending style....
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dedicated to the loved ones who help us become the people we are.
'For My Family, And Yours' is an exploration into the family relationships that shape us. Told through the lens of music, poetry and his family, Ravi the Poet interweaves a narrative of how we can’t help but be influenced by...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: 118 Studio, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The fourth annual festival of Metal, Rock and Opera from Hastings' favourite stompers, ragers and screamers. Raige Productions presents the brutal metallic sound of GUNT, the relentless yelling of Simone and the tortured roar of Fringe in the 'Stings veterans Realthentic. Get your head banging and...
Date: Saturday 12 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An ode to aspirations of lassoing passing asteroids and inflating the moon.
Only the Stars Know Where I’ve Been is a full-length contemporary dance work. Calling upon the dust collectors in our subconscious, it sculpts a vision of an approaching solar cycle. Time darts where it pleases,...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalists and groups
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
"Painting is a deep dive into the divine fountain." Nycki Crawford.
We are very excited to bring you the work of local artist Nycki Crawford.
There is a definite spiritual element to Nycki's work that brings to mind the mystical paintings of Hilma af Klint and that of the early abstract artist,...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: Muse Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Emilia is a call to revolution, a molotov cocktail that provides a shock to the consciousness and sets fire to the status quo. It premiered at Shakespeare’s Globe in 2018, and was written for an entirely female cast. Written by the dynamic Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, the play imagines the life of the...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: Arts Inc. Heretaunga, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Ish whānau pools its talent from classical, jazz and folk pathways and includes Dana Parkhill, Louise Ward, Phill Jones, Johnny Goodhind, Joe Dobson and Chris Beernink.
FiTS 2020 was the launch pad for Ish and this year marks the 4th time these vibrant musicians have been part of Fringe...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Close your eyes. Give us your hand, darlings. Do you feel our hearts beating? Do you understand? Is that important?
Diana Prince has relocated five (or six) of her best semi-professional musicians from Themyscira to Hastings for one special night only!
If you're an apophenic creature who...
Date: Sunday 13 October
Where: St Matthew’s Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Back for our SIXTH year, the Hawke’s Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2024 is happening this October, as part of the Readers and Writers Festival. This is poetry at its most vital – live, loud, and irresistibly individual. Our bravest local poets will compete to pull on your heartstrings,...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Night Fever is set to take over 2024 when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How Deep Is Your Love, More Than a Woman,...
Date: Thursday 17 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 18 October to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us at Central Hawke's Bay Museum from 6pm to celebrate the opening of 'Paerangi: Waipawa', an exhibition by seven toi Māori artists - Heidi Brickell, Zena Elliott, Tracy Keith, Neke Moa, Maraea Timutimu, Nephi Tupaea and John Turi-Tiakitai - presented by Te Tuhi.
Scheduled to run over the...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Settlers Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Claire Baylis's debut bestseller Dice is a "harrowing and unforgettable" account of a sexual assault trial. Home Truths, the latest from 2023 Ngaio Marsh award-winner Charity Norman, grippingly portrays a family torn apart by lies. Lou Ward asks both authors why they're drawn to write about the...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Art meets string quartet at Creative Arts Napier.
Surrounded by the exhibition Warhol & Friends, the New Zealand String Quartet (NZSQ) will bring pop art into a new dimension with a programme of fresh and familiar classical works. As part of their 2024 season, Soundscapes, the NZSQ is taking...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Creative Arts Napier, Community Arts Centre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us @61 Bridge St for Opening Night at an exciting art exhibition showcasing a diverse range of artistic mediums.
Meet the artists over a glass of bubbles and nibbles and immerse yourself in their creativity and talent.
This is a unique opportunity to visit this 1911 historic building, and...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: @61 Bridge St, Ongaonga, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Messiah's cousin? Same DNA. Glorious choruses galore as Handel's genius for story-telling brilliantly evokes the epic drama of the plagues of Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea from the story of the Exodus.
Performed by Napier Civic Choir, conducted by José Aparicio.
This concert is being...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Maori writers coming at the same subject from different points in time: one from a vividly recreated past, one from an unsettlingly imagined future. Join Dr Monty Soutar (ONZM, Ngati Porou, Ngati Awa, Nga Tai ki lamaki, Ngati Kahungunu) and Tihema Baker (Raukawa te Au ki te Tonga, Atiawa ki...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Returning to New Zealand by popular demand, Night Fever is set to take over when this superb musical tribute comes to town! Expect all the disco dancefloor-fillers, smooth 70s ballads and 60s Pop standards you know and love, including Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, You Should Be Dancin’, How...
Date: Friday 18 October
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers. Due to a notable absence of recorded accounts in local and national museums and repositories, she...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
There's murder afoot, but whoever's dunnit is no match for bookshop owners and fearless sleuths, Garth and Eloise. Catherine Robertson talks to Garth and Eloise - sorry, Gareth and Louise Ward - about their exceptionally entertaining collaborative debut novel, The Bookshop Detectives: Dead Girl...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Make the most of the incredible contemporary art offering across Te Matau-a-Māui on October 19 by catching this free bus from Napier (outside the MTG) to Heretaunga Hastings to hear from Cindy Huang and see her new exhibition, 'Offering', at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga.
The bus will then depart...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us to celebrate the opening of 'Offering', a new installation by Cindy Huang.
The artist will welcome you with kai and an artist talk where she will discuss her research, the creative process, and the stories reflected in her work.
'Offering' delves into Cindy Huang’s exploration of...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Meet two chefs who pour their love of family and culture into their food and serve us up cookbooks that are as much recipes for living fully as they are for eating well. Modern Chinese is the outstanding debut cookbook by Sam Low, winner of 2022 NZ Masterchef, and The Laden Table is the latest from...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our endless fascination with true crime is often more about how they dunnit than who. Our own queen of crime, Charity Norman, talks to Scott Bainbridge about the until-now untold story of a serial poisoner in his book The Trials of Nurse Kerr, and to pathologist, Cynric Temple-Camp about obscure...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
History comes most alive when we experience it through the lens of individual people. Join Cristina Sanders (Okiwi Brown) in conversation with Kyle Mewburn, whose historical debut Sewing Moonlight illuminates a German immigrant's life in 1930s New Zealand, and Saige England who takes us back 100...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Nature lovers and music aficionados alike will have the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in a magical fusion of music and the natural world. This October the New Zealand String Quartet – Te Rōpu Tūrū o Aotearoa brings Sounds of the Sanctuary to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers - an unforgettable...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
These three spellbinding novels for young readers capture the kind of magic that stays with us all our lives. Catherine Robertson talks to Rachael King, The Grimmelings, Shelley Burne-Field (Samoa, Ngati Mutunga, Ngati Rarua, Pakeha), Brave Kahu and the Porangi Magpie and Claire Mabey, The Raven's...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Two Hawke’s Bay locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Jeff Boyle and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October.
Live acoustic music by Jeff Boyle of the band Jakob, will expand the experience of a projected video by visual artist Richard Brimer, as...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Hastings Community Arts Centre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
SCHUMANN'S 2ND SYMPHONY and BEETHOVEN'S 2ND PIANO CONCERTO
The sunlit music of Robert Schumann's 2nd Symphony breathes life and affirmation.
Beethoven's 2nd Piano Concerto will close a cycle for Hawke's Bay Orchestra of having performed all the Beethoven piano concertos. This performance will...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step-Fathers, lusty suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny.
Award winning comedian Penny Ashton (Promise and Promiscuity, Olive...
Date: Saturday 19 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Gavin Bishop (ONZM, Ngati Pukeko, Ngati Awa, Ngati Mahuta, Tainui) has long been one of our most beloved authors and illustrators of children's picture books. He has been shortlisted for more NZ book awards than any other author of any kind, and his legacy is immense. Gavin talks to children's...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The pressure to be connected to others, and to our family and culture, is felt from an early age. International bestseller, Stacy Gregg (Ngati Mahuta, Ngati Pukeko, Ngati Maru), returns to her roots with Nine Girls, an adventure for young readers set in the social upheaval of 1970s and '80s New...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Being well is about more than physical health. It's also mental, emotional, spiritual and social. And it's not just individuals that can get sick, but also cultures and societies. Author and health sector advisor, Tihema Baker (Raukawa te Au ki te Tonga, Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngati Toa...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Messiah's cousin? Same DNA. Glorious choruses galore as Handel's genius for story-telling brilliantly evokes the epic drama of the plagues of Egypt and the crossing of the Red Sea from the story of the Exodus.
Performed by Napier Civic Choir, conducted by José Aparicio.
This concert is being...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: St Pauls Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Women writers are the dominant force in publishing, outperforming male authors overall in sales and readership. Women's fiction, romance in particular, makes billions annually. Bestselling romance writer, Kate O'Keeffe, talks with Danielle Hawkins (Take Two), Nicky Pellegrino (Marry Me in Italy)...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
All writers, readers and book lovers are warmly invited to the launch of Mary-anne Scott's new novel The Mess of Our Lives. Please come and celebrate with a glass of wine at the grand finale of the Hawkes Bay Readers and Writer's Festival.
Mary-anne is from Havelock North and this, her seventh...
Date: Sunday 20 October
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 22 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From The Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien comes a new satirical musical, THE KINGDOM OF BLING.
The master of madness today announces that the musical will embark on its world premiere “Celebration of Kindness Tour” throughout New Zealand this October. Starring O’Brien as The...
Date: Wednesday 23 October
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The AC/DC Experience SQUEALER are returning to Shake the Foundations of Napier once again to inject y'all with some live ACDC rememberance. SQUEALER is well into their second decade reliving and respecting what is one of the longest running and most influencial rock bands ever.
Date: Friday 25 October
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Paul Madsen and Band are back again with a Brand New Show. A 7 Star Salute to 7 music greats!! This show features Paul performing as
Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Barry Gibb, Robbie Williams, Freddie Mercury and 80's Time Machine!
Complete with 7 costume changes during the show, this...
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: Pukeora Estate, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
We have Auckland’s finest selectors Morning Steppa and Katya joining us for AMAPIANO Vol.3 and this time we are taking the party to The Urban Winery in beautiful Napier.
Plan your labour (long) weekend in Hawkes Bay with the crew and join us once again for the perfect night of bass and culture....
Date: Saturday 26 October
Where: The Urban Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Programme
Giuseppe Tartini | Devil’s trill sonata
Camille Saint-Saëns | Violin Sonata No 1 in D minor, Op 75
Eugéne-Auguste Ysaÿe | Sonata No 5
Henryk Wieniawski | Polonaise de Concert Op 4
Béla Bartók | 3 Burlesques op. 8
Frédéric Chopin | Andante spianato and grande polonaise...
Date: Tuesday 29 October
Where: MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
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: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 24 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Eye Spy: Curious Stories brings together some weird and wonderful objects from the Hawke’s Bay’s Museums Trust’s collection. Held within these objects are some truly great narratives, stories that go beyond ornamentation to offer a fascinating view of our heritage.
Some of these stories...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 10 November
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
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: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 18 October to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers. Due to a notable absence of recorded accounts in local and national museums and repositories, she...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition launches a new biennial programme of contemporary art commissions, supported by a partnership between Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery and the Gwen Malden Charitable Trust.
Four Hawke’s Bay artists, Leslie Falls, Nephi Tupaea (Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tiipa, Ngāti...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 2 November
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Cabana HALLOWEEN BALL..
Once again the Cabby will come alive with this annual event. Again featuring the amazing GROOVE FOUNDATION playing funky and Groovy renditions of great pop/ rock songs.
Joined this year by THE PUKES playing everything from Cash to the Clash with some originals....
Date: Friday 1 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Come and share the Magic and the Love of Dance with “La Mossa” a performance celebrating our talented local young dancers. This exceptional performance will be enjoyed by all, showcasing the talents of the students from Prestige Dance Studio under the direction of Principal Belinda Harvey....
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Lost & Found + Collekt House Group have teamed up to throw an epic day party with some talented local DJs and some legends from Tāmaki Makaurau. Expect an afternoon of tasteful tunes to sway your body to while you soak in the sunset at on November 2nd.
Connor Tomoana is a DJ from Tāmaki...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Peak House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Album release tour 50 Years In Pianoland.
The irrepressible Jan Preston comes clean on her longstanding and sometimes bumpy road to piano stardom. Jan will spin yarns from dives in Manhattan to the concert halls of Europe, from her early days in Wellington’s Red Mole Theatre Troupe to a pop...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
Cancelled.
“The Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends Tribute Show”
Tony Painting British ex-pat Guitarist/Vocalist who’s played with/supported some of UK’s best known artist including UB40, Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath), Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Graham Bell (Thin Lizzy), Jools Holland...
Date: Saturday 2 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Napier Technical Memorial Band is joining forces with the Napier Pipe Band for their Highland Heroes concert, which has a touch of Remembrance as we approach Armistice Day.
The Salvation Army Citadel, Tait Drive, Greenmeadows will resound with the symphonic sounds of brass, woodwind and...
Date: Sunday 3 November
Where: Napier Salvation Army Citadel, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 22 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Sophia has been conned into buying a derelict theatre. Now with crushing bank loan payments to make and no money, the jobless Sophia decides to defy the odds and dig her way out of her financial mess by reopening the theatre as a cafe. Her already dire situation worsens, when she soon discovers...
Date: Friday 8 November to Saturday 16 November
Where: Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join Anita Wigl'it (from 'RuPaul's Drag Race') as she plays with her balls!
Enjoy three competitive rounds of bingo, a drag show and lots of laughs over an hour and half!
Doors 7:30pm
Balls drop 8:30pm - approx 9:30/10pm
Please note that customers will be sat at shared tables.
Date: Friday 8 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Join us to hear artist Tracy Keith talk about his solo exhibition Remember Industry.
In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) lives and works in Heretaunga...
Date: Saturday 9 November
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Watch out! You will not be protected by censors, lawyers, or editors. This is New Zealand’s favourite TV comedy, but raw and uncut, right in front of your eyes, on stage live in your town.
7 Days Live starts with a burst of quick-fire standup comedy from New Zealand’s best comedians. Then...
Date: Saturday 9 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Bitta Batta is back baby!
HB's newest original groove supergroup is back at the iconic Paisley Stage with their eclectic mix of Neo Soul Funkiness, Heartbreak Soul and New Jazz freak outs.
Joined by the ever funky and danceable Scarlett Eden Band, join us on the dancefloor for a night of original...
Date: Saturday 9 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Remaining concerts for the 2024 year
8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band
13th October Fours Company
10th November Musicians, vocalists and groups
Date: Sunday 13 October to Sunday 10 November
Where: St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Immerse yourself in one of the most unique productions touring the world. Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the USA by storm and will tour nationwide in 2024.
Even fans who have seen our previous shows...
Date: Monday 11 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Inspired by Tim Burton’s cult classic movie, the Bay Cities’ Symphonic Band presents a spooktacular delight for all ages in this atmospheric, cabaret style concert featuring the musical magic of Danny Elfman alongside the Phantom of the Opera, dancing skeletons, shimmering spirits, Christmas...
Date: Friday 15 November
Where: Havelock North Function Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Cougan Renata brings you the ultimate UB40 experience, get ready to jam to the soulful sounds of one of the world's most influential reggae bands ever.
Cougan performs all the great hits from this iconic band. The night concludes with a mixture of dance hits from various artists.
This is a show...
Date: Friday 15 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a co-production between the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Queensland Ballet. If you are going to do fairies there can be no holding back, so wunderkind English choreographer Liam Scarlett unashamedly mixes, in this sparkling new production, 110 per cent magic with a...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore!
Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand.
Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Supported by The Splinters
Emerging indie rockers Wet Denim have released their sophomore EP On The Line. To celebrate the EP’s release, the band will embark on a national tour this October/November bringing their energetic live show to fans throughout the country. Promising to play the new EP...
Date: Saturday 16 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Secure your seats for the ABBA show everyone adores - for a night of fun, frivolity and pop hits galore! Direct from Australia, Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA returns by popular demand. Far from being ‘just another cover band’, Dancing Queen: A Tribute To ABBA is a full-scale concert...
Date: Monday 18 November
Where: Central Hawke's Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay
In our biggest Christmas extravaganza ever, bubble over with excitement as we end the year with variety acts and special guests!
Starring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Grant Winterburn
And more to be announced!
NZ Tour 13 Nov - 17 Dec
Concerts start 11am
General admission...
Date: Wednesday 20 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Booze and Craic returns to The Cabana AGAIN!
The last 3 shows sold out as has every one of them since so grab your tickets fast
Irish comedian, ALAN MCELROY (RNZ's The Panel) is back! He will a host a hilarious line up of talent from the auld countries!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Excellent Irish story...
Date: Friday 22 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This amazing yearly event is run by "Chb Creative souls" and is our yearly Holistic Wellbeing Expo. This event is run over 2 days, and is a free entry event.
We have a range of tarot readers, healers, massage, crystals, jewellery, craft, health stalls and much more.
Those interested in having...
Date: Saturday 23 November to Sunday 24 November
Where: Waipukurau Memorial Hall, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay
The Cabana is thrilled to be hosting hitmaker Rikki Morris' only Hawkes Bay show to mark the release of the much-loved singer-songwriter's first album in 28 years - 'About Time'.
In 1988, New Zealand was riding the wave of 80s pop culture, and at the forefront was Rikki Morris. 'Nobody Else'...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Dont miss out on an evening of singing, dance, Horns, Percussion, Traditional Ghanain instruments and spice unstoppable grooves.
"A joyful and jaw dropping fusion of afro-grooves and jazz that hits you like a burst of sonic sunshine" Phil Jackson, BBC specialist music presenter describing Yaw...
Date: Saturday 23 November
Where: Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
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: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers. Due to a notable absence of recorded accounts in local and national museums and repositories, she...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce
When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library
When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library
Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Tuesday 22 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Storytime
When: Tuesdays, 11am Where: Taradale Library
Storytime is a half-hour - forty-five-minute programme of songs and various picture books from our collection being read. Some of our Storytimes are themed and either a craft or an activity accompanies them. Suitable for preschoolers and...
Date: Tuesday 15 October to Tuesday 17 December
Where: Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
100% fun 100% African 100% joy
Cirque Africa is produced and directed by ‘Papa Africa’ aka Winston
Ruddle, the director who brought us the HIT BROADWAY SHOW CIRQUE MOTHER
AFRICA. Cirque Africa is coming to Australia in 2024 with a brand new
show featuring the very best talent from across...
Date: Friday 6 December
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Get ready for the jolliest event of the year!
Join us for a festive extravaganza at Hawke's Bay Christmas at the Park at the Mitre 10 Park Hastings, where the spirit of the season comes alive in the most spectacular way. It's a Christmas celebration like no other, and we're bringing a...
Date: Saturday 7 December
Where: Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Baby Bounce When: Tuesdays, 10am Where: Taradale Library When: Fridays, 10am Where: Napier Library Baby Bounce is a half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and noisy, wiggly, bouncy, fun. Suitable for children aged 0-2 years and their parents/caregivers.
Date: Friday 18 October to Friday 13 December
Where: Napier Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Grant Haua Explosion….See the former Swamp Thing rocker and Solo Acoustic Maestro Grant Haua in his final form, reunited with his Swamp Brother Michael Barker on Drums and Hurricane Elis' Brian Franks on bass, a night of acoustic and electric fretwork fireworks that's not to be missed.
A...
Date: Saturday 14 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
RED HOT CHILI PREPPERS - World No#1 tribute to the living legends that are RHCP !
... everything else is BOLLOCKS ! !
Enjoy all favourite hits performed in a 2.5-hour show by world class international musicians
The 30 song setlist includes - By The Way, Scar Tissue, Dani California, Zephyr...
Date: Thursday 19 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The Doors Live keep the magical legends of The Doors alive with authenticity
Europe's best tribute... everything else is bollocks !
Enjoy being transported back in time as all the favourite hits from The Doors are performed in a 2.5-hour show
The setlist includes - Light My Fire, Break on...
Date: Friday 20 December
Where: The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
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: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers. Due to a notable absence of recorded accounts in local and national museums and repositories, she...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey...
Date: Wednesday 22 January
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A fabulous way to start the year as our fiddler, accordionist and singers romp through the best of Irish and Scottish ballads, jigs, jokes and patriotic songs!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Bonavenutre Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Alex Foster-Winder
Russell Dixon
Tracey...
Date: Thursday 23 January
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
BOHM PRESENTS
SARAH MILLICAN
Late Bloomer
When Sarah Millican was a child, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til’ she was 16.
Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.
In Late Bloomer,...
Date: Thursday 30 January
Where: Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
The National Aquarium of New Zealand is proud to present the National Geographic, ‘Pristine Seas: Bring the Ocean Back’ exhibition!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore breathtaking ocean photography and discover the incredible stories behind 44 global expeditions. Learn how...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 9 February
Where: National Aquarium of New Zealand, 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: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
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: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Offering reflects Cindy Huang’s research into the Tauiwi Chinese New Zealand community in Te Matau-a-Māui, both past and present, with a focus on the region's market gardens, gardeners, and grocers. Due to a notable absence of recorded accounts in local and national museums and repositories, she...
Date: Saturday 19 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Through making ceramics, Tracy Keith (Ngāpuhi) explores a vast realm of connections between people and te taiao (the natural world). In Remember Industry, Keith looks to the whakapapa of natural materials like clay and timber that have shaped human lives, meaning, and livelihoods.
The artist...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 1 February
Where: Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, 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: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Pūrākau o Te Whenua explores the legends and tales of Te Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The special names given to hills, mountains, rivers, and streams of our region all tell a pūrākau (story) about the events and the people who lived on or near them. If you’ve ever wondered about the story...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
This exhibition shows a history of people and places of Ngāti Kahungunu, telling stories of their time and the events that shaped Te Matau-a-Māui into the region of Hawke’s Bay, events that also helped to shape Aotearoa into New Zealand. Kahungunu was a peaceful man, a producer, provider,...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Monday 31 March
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: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 30 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Toi Koru presents the first major survey exhibition of paintings by the Māori master of colour and kōwhaiwhai, Dr Sandy Adsett.
Featuring paintings created over six decades, Toi Koru tracks the trajectory of Adsett’s painting practice from the late 1960s to today.
The exhibition features...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 2 March
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Wednesday 5 March
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start...
Date: Thursday 6 March
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
From the Museum’s collection, each artwork in this exhibition conveys a perspective on times and events that shaped Te-Matau-a-Māui, Hawke’s Bay and Aotearoa, New Zealand into what they are today.
Some of the art works were created at the time of the event, the artists bearing witnesses to...
Date: Tuesday 8 October to Sunday 27 April
Where: MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Little Big Noise
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
-...
Date: Saturday 12 October to Sunday 20 April
Where: Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent. Relax in the...
Date: Sunday 3 November to Sunday 13 April
Where: Church Road Winery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 30 April
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 1 May
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
A Show Not to Be Missed!
The Boss’ Bruce Springsteen Experience Is an International Level Show Honouring the Timeless Music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
With a Full Nine-piece Line-up, the Boss Presents Bruce’s Music at a Captivating Level of Visual and Audio Excitement....
Date: Saturday 3 May
Where: Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Wednesday 4 June
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet.
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Amanda Atlas
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 12 May - 16 June 2025
Concerts start 11am...
Date: Thursday 5 June
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Wednesday 9 July
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters...the list goes on!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Matt Pike
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant...
Date: Thursday 10 July
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins...
Date: Wednesday 3 September
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins...
Date: Thursday 4 September
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6...
Date: Wednesday 15 October
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6...
Date: Thursday 16 October
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Wednesday 26 November
Where: Equippers Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19...
Date: Thursday 27 November
Where: Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne
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