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July 2024

Free
Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition


Free
Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 24 November
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition


Free
Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist

Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist

Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s most important 20th-century artists. She was fundamental to the establishment of a distinctive, modern school of art in New Zealand. Over a period of 40 years, Angus produced a remarkable body of work. MTG is delighted to host this exhibition which brings...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 25 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist


Free
Eye Spy: Curious Stories

Eye Spy: Curious Stories

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 13 October
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Eye Spy: Curious Stories


Free
Gabby O’Connor:  All the Colours - All the Light

Gabby O’Connor: All the Colours - All the Light

In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 1 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Gabby O’Connor: All the Colours - All the Light


Free
Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Pūrākau o Te Whenua


100 Years of Unison at the Faraday Museum

100 Years of Unison at the Faraday Museum

Explore Unison's history through stories and items from the community, and see its growth and key milestones over the past century. Unison is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of service to Hawke's Bay and beyond. Founded on 19 June, 1924 as the Hawke's Bay Electric Power...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Monday 19 August
Where:
The Faraday Museum of Technology, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - 100 Years of Unison at the Faraday Museum


Free
Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu


Free
Sione Faletau: Ata Moana

Sione Faletau: Ata Moana

'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 4 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Sione Faletau: Ata Moana


Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Wool is the Way

Wool is the Way

Otane Arts & Crafts Corner presenting another exhibition at the CHB Museum. This time it is all about wool - "Wool is the Way" Wool and Fibre Group exhibiting their products made of natural fibres and wool. Come and get inspired in how many ways it's possible to create something from wool. From...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 8 September
Where:
CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - Wool is the Way


Free
Kelekele Mo‘ui - Living Soil - Kalisolaite ‘Uhila

Kelekele Mo‘ui - Living Soil - Kalisolaite ‘Uhila

3 May – 18 August 2024 Live performance: Wednesday 1 May, 10am - 4.30pm  Kelekele Mo‘ui (Living Soil) centres on a live performance by artist Kalisolaite ‘Uhila. Developed following a residency in Heretaunga Hastings in mid-2023, the work responds to the ways in which people live off and...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 24 August
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kelekele Mo‘ui - Living Soil - Kalisolaite ‘Uhila


Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

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: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 2 November
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art


Free
The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies

The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies

The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace. The work comprises twenty-three acrylic paintings on fabric, with patterns determined upon a geometric formwork of ‘Einstein tiles’. The recently discovered Einstein tile is a...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 5 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies


Free
Tucker Lane At Hygge

Tucker Lane At Hygge

Get along with the family or friends for this early evening, let loose and laugh occasion Tucker Lane creates so much fun. Join us as we bring the country inside with the Best of Bluegrass. Country food for everyone with corn on the Cob, Ribs, Wings, Burgers and fries. Simple but SOO good. This...

Date: Saturday 27 July
Where:
Hygge at Clifton Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

Welcome to the wonderful world of Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bookay, if you will) and her unusual family and 'friends'. The action is centred around a church hall where social climber Hyacinth is showing her new painting “Willows by Moonlight” at the local art exhibition. At the same time...

Date: Saturday 27 July
Where:
Waipukurau Little Theatre, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - Keeping Up Appearances


Beethoven 4th Symphony

Beethoven 4th Symphony

Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony is radiantly joyful music, filled with sunlight, humour, charm, serenity, and contentment. This concert is also featuring the following gorgeous and transcendent pieces: *Chamber Symphony No.2, Op.38 - Schoenberg *The Lark Ascending - Vaughan Williams....

Date: Saturday 27 July
Where:
Blyth Performing Arts Centre, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper five-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding...

Date: Saturday 27 July
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time


Mass in B Minor - Bach

Mass in B Minor - Bach

One of the greatest works by one of classical music's greatest composers, the B Minor Mass is both majestic and mysterious. It is majestic in its complexity and sweep, as well as its use of various styles and quotations from music written throughout the composer's career. Featuring talented...

Date: Sunday 28 July
Where:
St Paul's Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Mass in B Minor - Bach


Free
Baby Bounce

Baby Bounce

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 30 July to Tuesday 24 September
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baby Bounce


Free
Storytime

Storytime

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 30 July to Tuesday 24 September
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Storytime


August 2024

Free
Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition


Free
Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 24 November
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition


Free
Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist

Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist

Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s most important 20th-century artists. She was fundamental to the establishment of a distinctive, modern school of art in New Zealand. Over a period of 40 years, Angus produced a remarkable body of work. MTG is delighted to host this exhibition which brings...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 25 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist


Free
Eye Spy: Curious Stories

Eye Spy: Curious Stories

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 13 October
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Eye Spy: Curious Stories


Free
Gabby O’Connor:  All the Colours - All the Light

Gabby O’Connor: All the Colours - All the Light

In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 1 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Gabby O’Connor: All the Colours - All the Light


Free
Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Pūrākau o Te Whenua


Free
Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu


Free
Sione Faletau: Ata Moana

Sione Faletau: Ata Moana

'Moana' is a term deeply rooted in Pasifika and Māori communities, where its meaning is the vast expanse of the ocean, sea, and waterways. This installation marks a significant evolution in Sione Faletau’s artistic journey, merging the profound significance of the Moana with mirrors projection...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 4 August
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Sione Faletau: Ata Moana


Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Wool is the Way

Wool is the Way

Otane Arts & Crafts Corner presenting another exhibition at the CHB Museum. This time it is all about wool - "Wool is the Way" Wool and Fibre Group exhibiting their products made of natural fibres and wool. Come and get inspired in how many ways it's possible to create something from wool. From...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 8 September
Where:
CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - Wool is the Way


Free
Kelekele Mo‘ui - Living Soil - Kalisolaite ‘Uhila

Kelekele Mo‘ui - Living Soil - Kalisolaite ‘Uhila

3 May – 18 August 2024 Live performance: Wednesday 1 May, 10am - 4.30pm  Kelekele Mo‘ui (Living Soil) centres on a live performance by artist Kalisolaite ‘Uhila. Developed following a residency in Heretaunga Hastings in mid-2023, the work responds to the ways in which people live off and...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 24 August
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Kelekele Mo‘ui - Living Soil - Kalisolaite ‘Uhila


Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

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: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 2 November
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art


Free
The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies

The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies

The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace. The work comprises twenty-three acrylic paintings on fabric, with patterns determined upon a geometric formwork of ‘Einstein tiles’. The recently discovered Einstein tile is a...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 5 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies


100 Years of Unison at the Faraday Museum

100 Years of Unison at the Faraday Museum

Explore Unison's history through stories and items from the community, and see its growth and key milestones over the past century. Unison is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of service to Hawke's Bay and beyond. Founded on 19 June, 1924 as the Hawke's Bay Electric Power...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Monday 19 August
Where:
The Faraday Museum of Technology, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - 100 Years of Unison at the Faraday Museum


R18
UB40 experience.

UB40 experience.

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 2 August
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - UB40 experience.


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Madcap Presents Solem Fero & friends

Madcap Presents Solem Fero & friends

After a sold-out Beccie B gig shook the house recently and and the big guy falling sick for the birthday bash last month, we're beyond excited to announce the return of Solem Fero to Peak House! Get ready for a 2-hour exclusive set of pure, unadulterated house music that'll keep you moving all...

Date: Saturday 3 August
Where:
Peak House, Havelock North, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Madcap Presents Solem Fero & friends


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Open Call Competition 2024

Open Call Competition 2024

Welcome to the 2024 Open Call Competition! Performers from all areas and genres have applied, and they’re ready to take on the stage! We have gathered another epic variety of performers, ready to dazzle us under the spotlights. They will bring their best act to the Paisley Stage stage where our...

Date: Saturday 3 August
Where:
Paisley Stage, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Open Call Competition 2024


Free
Flaxmere Book Chat Group

Flaxmere Book Chat Group

Flaxmere Book Chat Group meets at Flaxmere Library every second Tuesday, 10.30 - 11.30am. All welcome! You can also check out our Readers' Blog to read some reviews of books enjoyed by the group. We may take photos or video recording during events and programmes which may be used in Council...

Date: Tuesday 6 August to Tuesday 20 August
Where:
Flaxmere Library, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Flaxmere Book Chat Group


Free
Storytime

Storytime

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 30 July to Tuesday 24 September
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Storytime


Free
Subliminal Archipelago Exhibition by Sheyne Tuffery

Subliminal Archipelago Exhibition by Sheyne Tuffery

Sheyne Tuffery Subliminal Archipelago 9 - 30 August, 2024 Opening Friday 9 August, Pm A Decade Ago, I Began Exploring Identity Through Circular Motifs and Patterns Using Computer Filters, Initially Inspired by the Deconstruction of Tapa Cloth, a Traditional Polynesian Art Form. Over Time,...

Date: Friday 9 August to Friday 30 August
Where:
Boyd-Dunlop Gallery, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Subliminal Archipelago Exhibition by Sheyne Tuffery


Free
Neal Palmer - Transition

Neal Palmer - Transition

Join us in the opening of Neal Palmers exhibition ‘Transition’ The painting ‘Transition’ stands as the foundation of Neal Palmer’s exhibition and was created in conjunction with a series in response to his residency at Auckland Botanic Gardens, set on capturing the light filtering...

Date: Friday 9 August
Where:
Muse Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Neal Palmer - Transition


R18
Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy

Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy

Finally! Booze and Craic returns to The Cabana! The last 2 shows sold out as has every one of them since so grab your tickets fast Irish comedian, Alan McElroy (RNZ's The Panel) will a host a hilarious line up of talent from the auld countries! “Excellent Irish story teller performing a...

Date: Friday 9 August
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Booze & Craic: A Night Of Irish & Scottish Comedy


Box Of Chocs-A Fine/Bad Romance

Box Of Chocs-A Fine/Bad Romance

A Musical Theatre Cabaret Join us for an unforgettable 2-hour cabaret presented by Four's Company and Aubyn Live Theatre. Packed full of familiar favourites from some of the hottest shows on Broadway including Moulin Rouge, Waitress, Mamma Mia, The Little Mermaid, Dogfight, Ordinary Days,...

Date: Friday 9 August to Saturday 17 August
Where:
Aubyn Live Theatre, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Box Of Chocs-A Fine/Bad Romance


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Amapiano Vol.2

Amapiano Vol.2

Our last Hawkes Bay Amapiano party was so wild we're bringing a Vol.2. This August will be heavy with bass and culture out of the BADA BING sound system. A night to dress up and step into some AMAPIANO - DEEP HOUSE - AFROBEAT - DANCEHALL music and more at Common Room. Doors open from 9pm...

Date: Friday 9 August
Where:
The Common Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Amapiano Vol.2


Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions


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Hats Off To Led Zeppelin

Hats Off To Led Zeppelin

Hats Off To Led Zeppelin are digging deep into the Zep catalogue to present epics and favourite album cuts from the greatest band who rocked the Earth.... Led Zeppelin! Opening the show are Mark Nichol and Ian Bates (Nicholbates) with their fine acoustic renditions of rock classics!

Date: Saturday 10 August
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hats Off To Led Zeppelin


Hastings Music Society Concert

Hastings Music Society Concert

Remaining concerts for the 2024 year 14th July Hawkes Bay Community Orchestra, Hawkes Bay Community Choir, Kathy Kane Flute with Linda Gilchrist Piano 11th August Musicians, vocalists 8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band 13th October Fours Company 10th November Musicians, vocalists...

Date: Sunday 11 August to Sunday 10 November
Where:
St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Hastings Music Society Concert


Free
Baby Bounce

Baby Bounce

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 30 July to Tuesday 24 September
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Baby Bounce


Pecha Kucha at MTG

Pecha Kucha at MTG

It's PK time again! We'd love you to join us for the next PK Night, this time back in Napier at the beautiful MTG Century Theatre. The line-up is coming together (we'll share it before the event), but you just know it's going to be a mix of fabulous, brave, brilliant locals, sharing their...

Date: Tuesday 13 August
Where:
MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Pecha Kucha at MTG


The Big Sing Cadenza

The Big Sing Cadenza

Cadenza is a 2 day event of choral competition for 12 Lower North Island Secondary Schools who were selected from regional Big Sing competions in their regions. Cadenza blends a formal adjudicated competition with combined-choir workshop-rehersals, culminating in a gala concert and award ceremony.

Date: Tuesday 13 August
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Big Sing Cadenza


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Absolute BOWIE Tribute

Absolute BOWIE Tribute

Absolute BOWIE Tribute. This show has been selling out venues for the past 5 years. On hold during COVID and CYCLONES ..now ready to rock. A 7 piece Band. With support by the PUKES. Rock n Roll …..CASH to the CLASH !! REVIEW from August 11th /2023 Concert: "Review Fri night ! "Awesome night. The...

Date: Friday 16 August
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Absolute BOWIE Tribute


RD9 Music Night

RD9 Music Night

Come enjoy a night out of the local talent, bring your food, drink and sit back and relax or dance to Hawkes Bays very own talented artists. Budge and Deb Coming from backgrounds in music and theatre, Budge and Debs have been involved in cover bands and musical theatre performing in Hawkes Bay...

Date: Saturday 17 August
Where:
Sherenden Community Hall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Living the Dream

Living the Dream

This original and innovative Theatre-Piece, written and performed by the vastly experienced Brigid McVeigh is produced and directed by Ken Keys and has all the elements to delight, transport, and entertain .... but, most of all, to make us think. Written with a distinctly metaphysical theme,...

Date: Saturday 17 August to Sunday 18 August
Where:
Waipukurau Little Theatre, Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay

Read more » - Living the Dream


DanceNZMade Interschool Regional

DanceNZMade Interschool Regional

The regions schools bring their best dance to the stage aiming to become the Champions in a celebration of all their unique dance! Who will represent Hawke's Bay at Nationals!?

Date: Monday 19 August
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - DanceNZMade Interschool Regional


HBRW A Party of Poets

HBRW A Party of Poets

HAVE A POETRY PARTY WITH A PARTY OF POETS! As part of the National Poetry Day shenanigans Hawke’s Bay Readers and Writers Trust have planned an extravaganza of beautiful minds to entertain Napier like the bards of old. The audience can make themselves cosy at the Cabana, whilst a cabal of...

Date: Tuesday 20 August
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - HBRW A Party of Poets


Orokohanga Music Trust Concert

Orokohanga Music Trust Concert

Mark your calendars - we would love you to join us for our performance at Toitoi Opera House. Come and listen to the tamariki who have been learning and playing violin and violincello this year. This is a great opportunity for the tamariki to share their talent, build confidence and gain...

Date: Wednesday 21 August
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Orokohanga Music Trust Concert


Bjorn Again! Waterloo Anniversary Tour

Bjorn Again! Waterloo Anniversary Tour

Celebrate 50 years of ABBA's iconic victory with Bjorn Again's Waterloo Anniversary Tour! Experience the magic of the Swedish superstars as the world's premier ABBA tribute band takes you on a journey through their timeless hits. From "Waterloo" to "Dancing Queen," immerse yourself in the...

Date: Friday 23 August
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Bitches' Box: EPISODE 4

The Bitches' Box: EPISODE 4

The Bitches’ Box are comedy duo Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar. World famous in rural New Zealand, they’ve toured their hysterically funny shows to woolsheds, regional halls and theatres all over the country. EPISODE 4 revisits some of their most iconic characters from The Bitches’ Box...

Date: Saturday 24 August
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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A Century of Song

A Century of Song

Octavius is Napier's premier chamber choir, a small group of dedicated singers who perform music of all genres and eras. This concert will be an excellent example of the range of songs they like to sing - from composers of the 1800s, 1920s and 1930s - think Shakespeare, Stanford and Elgar - to...

Date: Sunday 25 August
Where:
Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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September 2024

Free
Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

Waka Kōrero Māori Exhibition

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 24 November
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Eye Spy: Curious Stories

Eye Spy: Curious Stories

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 13 October
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Gabby O’Connor:  All the Colours - All the Light

Gabby O’Connor: All the Colours - All the Light

In the Antarctic, moisture particles in the air can freeze and act as tiny prisms, reflecting a rainbow of light that creates twinkling clouds known as ‘diamond dust’. Gabby O’Connor uses theatre lighting gels to create a large geometric form which will transform the front foyer into an...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 1 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Pūrākau o Te Whenua

Pūrākau o Te Whenua

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

Kuru Taonga: Voices of Kahungunu

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: Saturday 27 July to Monday 30 September
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Wool is the Way

Wool is the Way

Otane Arts & Crafts Corner presenting another exhibition at the CHB Museum. This time it is all about wool - "Wool is the Way" Wool and Fibre Group exhibiting their products made of natural fibres and wool. Come and get inspired in how many ways it's possible to create something from wool. From...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 8 September
Where:
CHB Museum, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay

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Dennis Marsh, Jodie Vaughan, Brendan Dugan

Dennis Marsh, Jodie Vaughan, Brendan Dugan

Step into the heart of New Zealand's vibrant music scene as we proudly present an event featuring three iconic legends: Dennis Marsh, Brendan Dugan and Jodi Vaughan. Prepare to be captivated by the soul-stirring melodies and timeless classics that have shaped generations. Join us for a...

Date: Sunday 1 September
Where:
Napier RSA, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

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: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 2 November
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies

The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies

The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace. The work comprises twenty-three acrylic paintings on fabric, with patterns determined upon a geometric formwork of ‘Einstein tiles’. The recently discovered Einstein tile is a...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 5 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Storytime

Storytime

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 30 July to Tuesday 24 September
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Hastings Music Society Concert

Hastings Music Society Concert

Remaining concerts for the 2024 year 14th July Hawkes Bay Community Orchestra, Hawkes Bay Community Choir, Kathy Kane Flute with Linda Gilchrist Piano 11th August Musicians, vocalists 8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band 13th October Fours Company 10th November Musicians, vocalists...

Date: Sunday 11 August to Sunday 10 November
Where:
St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Baby Bounce

Baby Bounce

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 30 July to Tuesday 24 September
Where:
Taradale Library, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Gatsby Era

The Gatsby Era

Our singers and band transport you to the 20s and 30s with glamour, tap-dancing, elegant costumes and razzmatazz! Featuring: Susan Boland Russell Dixon Kelly Harris Isaac Pawson Mike Booth (Trumpet) Pete France (Saxophone) Hank Trenton (Bass) Grant Winterburn (Piano) NZ Tour 28 Aug...

Date: Wednesday 11 September
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Ultimate Drag Show

The Ultimate Drag Show

Hawkes Bay, are you ready for the Ultimate Drag Show? Get ready to sashay, shante, and slay with the most fabulous drag performers from coast to coast! "The Ultimate Drag Show" is hitting the road, bringing you an unforgettable extravaganza of glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping performances that...

Date: Friday 13 September to Saturday 14 September
Where:
Theatre Hawke's Bay, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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FOTOFEST Photography Festival Hawke's Bay

FOTOFEST Photography Festival Hawke's Bay

FotoFest, Hastings annual photography festival, is back for 2024. FotoFest is more than just a festival, It's a celebration of photography across the city. Since 2021, we've been bringing together photographers and those who love photography to be inspired, learn new skills and connect with...

Date: Saturday 14 September to Sunday 22 September
Where:
Hastings City Mall, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

THURSDAY SHOW SOLD OUT Due to very popular demand we have added an additional show on Wednesday 18th September! Tickets sold out in a matter of minutes so you will need to get in quick. Tickets for the Wednesday show will go on sale at 6.00pm on Sunday 23rd June. Tickets include a drink...

Date: Wednesday 18 September to Thursday 19 September
Where:
The Old Church, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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NZSO Jupiter – Mozart and Copland

NZSO Jupiter – Mozart and Copland

Copland Appalachian Spring Cresswell Piano Concerto No. 3 (World premiere) W.A. Mozart Symphony No. 41, Jupiter A bold pianist premieres the final work of a bold composer. Stephen de Pledge, lauded by the Independent on Sunday for his “stunning spring-loaded virtuosity,” has long...

Date: Friday 20 September
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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CMNZ Series - Calefax

CMNZ Series - Calefax

Programme Sweelinck | Fantasia Chromatica Bach | Fantasie and Fugue in G minor BWV 542 Langabeer | as the mountain folds itself to sleep Schubert | Fantasie in F minor Zuidam | Three Dances Debussy | Suite Bergamasque: Prélude, Clair de lune, Passepied Gershwin | An American in Paris ...

Date: Saturday 21 September
Where:
MTG Century Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Fleetwood Mac Experience

The Fleetwood Mac Experience

Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with “The Fleetwood Mac Experience”. Immerse yourself in the timeless classics and chart-topping hits that defined a generation, as our talented Musicians faithfully recreate the magic and allure of Fleetwood Mac's...

Date: Saturday 28 September
Where:
Toitoi - Opera House, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Assembly Room Tunes -September 2024 Special NZ Airforce Band

Assembly Room Tunes -September 2024 Special NZ Airforce Band

Join us for a special Assembly Room Tunes with the Royal New Zealand Air Force Jazz Orchestra. Come join us for our monthly Monday daytime concerts, set in the beautiful historic Assembly Ballroom at Toitoi. Each month these toe-tapping concerts will feature a different performance with...

Date: Monday 30 September
Where:
Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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October 2024

Free
Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 24 November
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Eye Spy: Curious Stories

Eye Spy: Curious Stories

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 13 October
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

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: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 2 November
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies

The Ceremony in the Air: Pip Davies

The Ceremony in the Air is a network of paintings by Pip Davies, strung together in a cloak-like embrace. The work comprises twenty-three acrylic paintings on fabric, with patterns determined upon a geometric formwork of ‘Einstein tiles’. The recently discovered Einstein tile is a...

Date: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 5 October
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons

Dates: Friday 4th October - 7.30pn to Saturday 12th October - 7.30pm Sunday 6th October - 2pm & Saturday 12th October - 2pm With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest...

Date: Friday 4 October
Where:
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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R18
AutoMatic 80s Rock the Bay!

AutoMatic 80s Rock the Bay!

The Automatic 80s return to the Cabana Bar, Napier, Saturday 5th of October. AutoMatic 80s Rock the Bay! The Automatic 80s return to the Cabana Bar, Napier, Saturday 5th of October. Step into the thrilling musical world of AutoMatic 80s, where the sensational hits of the unforgettable 80s...

Date: Saturday 5 October
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Tangihanga

Tangihanga

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: Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 12 October
Where:
Toitoi - Tama Tūranga Huata Room, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Romance of Europe

The Romance of Europe

From Edith Piaf in French salons, German oom pah and Italian serenades, our romantic music will evoke the passion of Europe. Starring: Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua Kelly Harris Derek Hill Tracey Collin (Piano Accordion) Paul Carnegie-Jones (Piano) NZ Tour 02 Oct - 08 Nov Concerts start...

Date: Wednesday 9 October
Where:
Equippers Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Hastings Music Society Concert

Hastings Music Society Concert

Remaining concerts for the 2024 year 14th July Hawkes Bay Community Orchestra, Hawkes Bay Community Choir, Kathy Kane Flute with Linda Gilchrist Piano 11th August Musicians, vocalists 8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band 13th October Fours Company 10th November Musicians, vocalists...

Date: Sunday 11 August to Sunday 10 November
Where:
St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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The Bee Gees Night Fever

The Bee Gees Night Fever

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

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Soundscapes - NZ String Quartet Tour

Soundscapes - NZ String Quartet Tour

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

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The Bee Gees Night Fever

The Bee Gees Night Fever

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

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NZSQ Sounds of the Sanctuary

NZSQ Sounds of the Sanctuary

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

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The Tempestuous - A Shrew'd New Comedy by Will Shakespeare

The Tempestuous - A Shrew'd New Comedy by Will Shakespeare

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

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Riff Raff! Squealer returns to Shake the Foundations

Riff Raff! Squealer returns to Shake the Foundations

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

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7 Star Salute

7 Star Salute

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

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CMNZ Series - The Young Virtuosi

CMNZ Series - The Young Virtuosi

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

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November 2024

Free
Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 24 November
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Silver: Heirlooms From the Collection Exhibition


Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art

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: Saturday 27 July to Saturday 2 November
Where:
Hastings Art Gallery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Te Matau-a-Māui Contemporary Art


Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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R18
The Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends Tribute Show

The Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends Tribute Show

The Man that has sold out the Cabana with his SRV Band is back: “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...

Date: Saturday 2 November
Where:
The Cabana, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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7 Days Live

7 Days Live

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

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Hastings Music Society Concert

Hastings Music Society Concert

Remaining concerts for the 2024 year 14th July Hawkes Bay Community Orchestra, Hawkes Bay Community Choir, Kathy Kane Flute with Linda Gilchrist Piano 11th August Musicians, vocalists 8th September Bay Cities Symphonic Band 13th October Fours Company 10th November Musicians, vocalists...

Date: Sunday 11 August to Sunday 10 November
Where:
St Matthew's Anglican Church, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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

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Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA

Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA

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

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Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA

Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA

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

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Christmas Royal Variety Show

Christmas Royal Variety Show

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

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Free
CHB Holistic Wellbeing Expo

CHB Holistic Wellbeing Expo

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

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December 2024

Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

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Free
Hawke’s Bay Christmas At the Park

Hawke’s Bay Christmas At the Park

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

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R18
The Grant Haua Explosion / Dusty Rhodes & the Bluesmobile.

The Grant Haua Explosion / Dusty Rhodes & the Bluesmobile.

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

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January 2025

Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions


Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

Sarah Millican - Late Bloomer

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

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February 2025

Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions


March 2025

Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions


April 2025

Free
The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.

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: Saturday 27 July to Sunday 27 April
Where:
MTG Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - The Light Shone Clear: History. Perspectives. Art.


Free
Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions

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 10 August to Sunday 20 April
Where:
Abbey Winery & Brewery, Hastings, Hawke's Bay / Gisborne

Read more » - Abbey Winter And Summer Sessions


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