What's on in Hawke's Bay
Find out what events are on in Hawke's Bay, Napier, Hastings, Central Hawke's Bay and Wairoa. If you need to know what's on this is the place to look. If you are after council meetings view our meetings calendar.
Does not include exhibitions or workshops. You can view these by selecting them on the menu to the left.
25
Sep
26
Sep
- Free
Taniwha Daffodils
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Back of The Bus
A Prudent Man
Back of The Bus
Yana Alana Covered
27
Sep
- Free
Taniwha Daffodils
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Women of Influence
Back of The Bus
The Wholehearted
Modern Maori Quartet with Annie Crummer
Back of The Bus
Yana Alana Covered
28
Sep
- Free
Taniwha Daffodils
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Back of The Bus
The Hooligan & The Lady
CMNZ Presents: Imani Winds
- Free
JR Acoustic Sessions
Back of The Bus
Driftwood
29
Sep
SPCA Hastings & District Fundraising Quiz Night
- Free
Taniwha Daffodils
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Mental Health
Driftwood
Wesley Upfold - Comedy Stage Hypnotist
A Prudent Man
The Creamery
30
Sep
- Free
Taniwha Daffodils
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Gwavas Garden, House & Puahanui Bush Tour: SOLD OUT
Cheese
- Free
Wine, Shine, Years
Jack and The Beanstalk
Driftwood
The Kugels
Family Fiction
Wallingford Wildcard Wine Adventure
MDA Fundraising Casino Night
- Free
White Night
Modern Maori Quartet with Annie Crummer
Swap Til You Drop Multiple Sclerosis Clothing Swap
Poropiti
Beauty Matters
Sons of Zion – EP Release Tour
The Boy Next Door
1
Oct
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
First Sunday Funday
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Keeping the Faith
- Free
Wine, Shine, Years
The Listies Make you LOL!
Voices NZ Chamber Choir - The Unusual Silence
Jack and The Beanstalk
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
Heart Goes Boom/Head Goes Bang
Mixtape Dance Show
2
Oct
Creative Kids School Holiday Programme
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
The Listies Make you LOL!
Acis & Galatea
Thomas Oliver
3
Oct
Creative Kids School Holiday Programme
- Free
Kids Drop-In Art Days
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Acis & Galatea
Andrew London Trio
Thomas Oliver
4
Oct
Creative Kids School Holiday Programme
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
School Holiday Workshops
Sunny Ray and the Magnificent Moon
The Contours of Heaven
The Maori Sidesteps
Jack and The Beanstalk
Vincent
Dr Geeklove
5
Oct
Creative Kids School Holiday Programme
- Free
Kids Drop-In Art Days
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
- Free
Animates Napier - School Holiday Programme
George Fenn - Once Upon a Something
- Free
Animates Hastings - School Holiday Programme
George Fenn - Router Side Walker
Double Thrill: 2 Dope Teenz and The Gauntlet
Sanjay Parbhu - Lets See What Happens
A Guy, A Girl and a Lawnmower
Sera Devcich - Oops I did it Again
The Contours of Heaven
The Full Stretch
The Orchid and The Crow
- Free
JR Acoustic Sessions
Jack and The Beanstalk
Brendon Green: Best friends
James Nokise - Talk a Big Game
The Black Seeds - Fabric NZ Tour
Verona Nicholson Presents: Husbands and Other Lovers
Jon Bennett - Pretending Things are a Cock
Tom Knowles - Allergic to Love, Curse of the 80s
The Maori Sidesteps
Andre Manella - Sonic Delusion
6
Oct
Creative Kids School Holiday Programme
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
George Fenn - Once Upon a Something
Central Districts Cricket Association Golf Day
Eat Up Hawkes Bay: Meet Al Brown
George Fenn - Router Side Walker
Onga-Tiko Children's Hunting Competition
Beside Herself
Kozo Komatsubara - Kozo Kaos Live
James Nokise - Talk a Big Game
The Story Only I Can Tell
Auaha - Te Pari o Auahatanga, The Flood of Inspiration
Lolo Lovina
Sera Devcich - Oops I did it Again
- Free
Acoustic Evening With Mack
Jack and The Beanstalk
The Story Only I Can Tell
The Maori Sidesteps
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer - Cool Dad
Louise Beuvink - Ladylike: A Modern Guide to Etiquette
- Free
The Rude Boyz
Savanna Calton - Resting B*tch Face
Jon Bennett - Pretending Things are a Cock
Tom Knowles - Allergic to Love, Curse of the 80s
Otto & Astrid - Eurosmash
This is Steve
Revolutionary Arts Ensemble
7
Oct
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
The Original Gypsy Fair (Est'd 1990)
- Free
Piece-Makers Market
- Free
Magpie Market - Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts
Sunny Ray and the Magnificent Moon
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Raranga (Weaving) Demonstration & Classes
Jack and The Beanstalk
George Fenn - Once Upon a Something
From Ahuriri to China
Tiptoe Through The Tombstones
Raranga (Weaving) Demonstration & Classes
Lies, Fake Lies and Alternative Facts
National Secondary Schools' Brass Band
Jack and The Beanstalk
George Fenn - Router Side Walker
Marae Overnight Experience
Jerome Chandrahasen - Five Fun Facts About Finland
Big Fiction
Hilaire Carmody - Bogan Yoga
Aimee Smith - Deep South Ceasar
A Guy, A Girl and a Lawnmower
James Nokise - Talk a Big Game
Pss Pss
Declan O'Rourke & Vishtèn
Tarun Mohanbhai - That Indian Guy and Guest Nick Rado
Double Thrill: 2 Dope Teenz and The Gauntlet
Jon Bennett - Pretending Things are a Cock
Simon Kingsley-Holmes - Tat From Tit
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer - Cool Dad
This is Steve
Apple Box Brand - Jacob's Party
Savanna Calton - Resting B*tch Face
Lolo Lovina
8
Oct
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
- Free
The Original Gypsy Fair (Est'd 1990)
- Free
2017 Hawke's Bay Cellar Door of The Year Challenge
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Gwavas Garden, House & Puahanui Bush Tour: SOLD OUT
- Free
Spring Fling Beach Carnival
Jack and The Beanstalk
Kiwi As
Pss Pss
The Contours of Heaven
Eb & Sparrow Showcase
A Sense of Place
9
Oct
10
Oct
11
Oct
12
Oct
- Free
Kids Drop-In Art Days
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
- Free
Animates Napier - School Holiday Programme
- Free
Animates Hastings - School Holiday Programme
- Free
JR Acoustic Sessions
13
Oct
14
Oct
Staples Rodway Challenge
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
Mitre 10 Mega Ride In a Truck Day
- Free
The Original Gypsy Fair (Est'd 1990)
- Free
Waipawa Spring Festival
- Free
Spring Fling Market
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Gwavas Garden, House & Puahanui Bush Tour: SOLD OUT
The Topp Twins Heading for the Hills
Arthur Ahbez Volume II Release Tour
The Original Mack
15
Oct
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
- Free
The Original Gypsy Fair (Est'd 1990)
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Hawke's Bay Fabric Hoarders Social Sewing
Old English Garden Party
16
Oct
17
Oct
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Operatunity Presents: Fabulous 50's
Hawke's Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards Dinner
That Bloody Woman
18
Oct
19
Oct
20
Oct
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Spring Show Stopper Floral Extravaganza
2017 NZ Orienteering Champs - Sprint
Hawkes Bay Tour
21
Oct
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Port Ahuriri School 150th Jubilee
Hawkes Bay Tour
2017 NZ Orienteering Champs - Middle
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Spring Show Stopper Floral Extravaganza
Waipukurau 150th Celebrations Rail Car
Waipukurau 150th Celebrations Rail Car
- Free
Waipukurau 150th Anniversary Street Parade
- Free
Abbey Brewery - Hoptoberfest
Waipukurau 150th Celebrations Rail Car
Waipukurau Primary School 150th Birthday Celebrations
Waipukurau 150th Celebrations Rail Car
Waipukurau 150th Celebrations Rail Car
22
Oct
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Port Ahuriri School 150th Jubilee
Hawkes Bay Tour
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Spring Show Stopper Floral Extravaganza
- Free
Tremain's Teddy Bears Picnic
Beach Horse Trek: CANCELLED
High Tea at Glenora Homestead
Swing Band Era Concert
23
Oct
24
Oct
25
Oct
26
Oct
27
Oct
28
Oct
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
Central Hawke's Bay Fast'n'Furious Trolley Derby
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Argyll East School Spring Tour
HalloWine
The Rude Boyz - Dark Hot Roots
29
Oct
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Shed 2 Triathlon & Duathlon Race #1 - The IceBuster
- Free
New Beginnings Spring Exhibition
Tremain Pink Walk
Lunch Listen & Look
30
Oct
31
Oct
2
Nov
3
Nov
4
Nov
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Bumps Bubs & Beyond Expo
- Free
Piece-Makers Market
F.A.W.C! Electrolux Masterclass with Casey McDonald
F.A.W.C! Electrolux Masterclass All Day Pass
- Free
Magpie Market - Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts
F.A.W.C! Goat Cheese Making Workshop
F.A.W.C! Electrolux Masterclass with Nadia Lim
F.A.W.C! Dumpling Queen: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Art in the Olive Groves
F.A.W.C! Electrolux Masterclass with Ray McVinnie
Total BS
F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay BMW BBQ with Josh Emett: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Masterclass with Ray McVinnie & Nici Wickes
F.A.W.C! New Zealand Sotheby’s Soiree, with The Grove
Soundz at the Lake
F.A.W.C! Talks in association with Forsyth Barr
F.A.W.C! Sacred Chang
F.A.W.C! Italian Passegiata with Cinema Italiano & RM Wines: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Giants Garden Party
F.A.W.C! Dumpling Queen: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! A Nod to Noel
F.A.W.C! Celebrate everything Spring with Nadia Lim
F.A.W.C! Chefs in Homes: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Day of the Dead: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! The Supernatural Rawist
The Deep Purple Project
5
Nov
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
F.A.W.C! Nici Wickes's Wellness Yoga Brunch
F.A.W.C! Little Locavore's Lunch
F.A.W.C! Dumpling Queen: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Picnic in the Vines: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! "Kiwi As" Long Lunch
F.A.W.C! Kids+1 - Why should the parents have all the fun?
F.A.W.C! Blend
F.A.W.C! We Are Family
F.A.W.C! Sir James & The Giant Peach
F.A.W.C! Eat Napier: SOLD OUT
6
Nov
F.A.W.C! Be More Pacific: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Eat Napier: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! City of Gold with Vagabond Jack's
7
Nov
8
Nov
9
Nov
F.A.W.C! Sourdough Secrets: SOLD OUT
- Free
F.A.W.C! Hastings City Night Market Pacifica Extravaganza
F.A.W.C! Perfecting Paleo
F.A.W.C! Wild Times in the Valley
F.A.W.C! Something Beginning with C: SOLD OUT
- Free
JR Acoustic Sessions
10
Nov
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
- Free
Boulevard Day Waipukurau 2017 - Back In Time
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
F.A.W.C! First in, First Served
F.A.W.C! Jewelstone Winemakers Dinner
F.A.W.C! Porchetta in the Vines: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Roll Over Ramsay, The New Kids Are Here: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Bangkok's got Seoul: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Flight of the Chardonnays
F.A.W.C! Hawthornator
F.A.W.C! Progressive Dinner in Hastings’ Cultural Precinct
F.A.W.C! Surf n'Turf
Dominic Tourettes Hoey and Skyscraper Stan
11
Nov
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
F.A.W.C! Living Healthy Retreat by The Works Wellness Centre
F.A.W.C! Pedal the Peak with Pipi
F.A.W.C! The Healing Power of Food
F.A.W.C! Goat Cheese Making Workshop
F.A.W.C! The Bistronomy Billecart Brunch
F.A.W.C! The Elephant Project
F.A.W.C! Settle into Summer: SOLD OUT
- Free
F.A.W.C! Donnelly St Park Up
F.A.W.C! There's no "T" in Wine
F.A.W.C! Life's A Beach
F.A.W.C! Monks, Moulds & Mountain: An Edible History Lesson
F.A.W.C! Bangkok's got Seoul: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Flight of the Chardonnays
F.A.W.C! Cha Cha Cha It’s Time to Yum Cha
F.A.W.C! Sunset BBQ with Al Brown: SOLD OUT
12
Nov
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Scott Clinic Women's Only Triathlon & Duathlon
F.A.W.C! Don’t Tolerate the Intolerable
F.A.W.C! Flaming Christmas at the Races w Raymond van Rijk
- Free
F.A.W.C! I Believe I Can Thai
Hastings Christmas At the Races
F.A.W.C! The Bistronomy Billecart Brunch
F.A.W.C! A Mediterranean Meander: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Turning Japanese with Piku: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Ladies Long Lodge Lunch
F.A.W.C! A Journey to the Homestead: SOLD OUT
F.A.W.C! Mission Vintage Garden Party
F.A.W.C! Everybody Needs Good Neighbours
14
Nov
16
Nov
17
Nov
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
18
Nov
19
Nov
Peak Trail Blazer
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Shed 2 Triathlon & Duathlon Race #2
- Free
Napier Wellbeing Market
Hawke's Bay Fabric Hoarders Social Sewing
21
Nov
22
Nov
23
Nov
24
Nov
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Saturday Night Fever - The Musical
25
Nov
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
Battle in the Bay 2017
Battle in the Bay 2017
Christmas Premier High Tea at The County Hotel
Battle in the Bay 2017
Greg Johnson & Mel Parsons
26
Nov
30
Nov
1
Dec
Bring Your Party to The Christmas Party 2017
Boom Boom Deluxe
Our Generation - The Eric Clapton and Who Tribute Show
2
Dec
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
Piece-Makers Market
- Free
Magpie Market - Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts
Bring Your Party to The Christmas Party 2017
3
Dec
5
Dec
7
Dec
8
Dec
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
9
Dec
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
Piece-Makers Market
- Free
Summer Sessions
Christmas Premier High Tea at The County Hotel
10
Dec
12
Dec
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
14
Dec
15
Dec
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
16
Dec
17
Dec
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
Avanti Plus Hastings Team Tag Relay
Hawke's Bay Fabric Hoarders Social Sewing
Sunday Session 2
21
Dec
23
Dec
24
Dec
26
Dec
28
Dec
30
Dec
31
Dec
4
Jan
5
Jan
Summer Cycling Carnival - Traffic Design Group Flying Lap
- Free
Elite Road National Championships - Time Trials
6
Jan
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
Magpie Market - Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts
Summer Cycling Carnival - Tineli Gran Fondo Ride
- Free
Elite Road National Championships - Women & U23 Race
- Free
Summer Sessions
7
Jan
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
- Free
Elite Road National Championships - Men & U23 Race
- Free
Sundaze With The Puketapu
Fiesta of Lights
9
Jan
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Summer Cycling Carnival - Bay Espresso Winery Fun Ride
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
10
Jan
Summer Cycling Carnival - iWay Family Fun Ride
- Free
Summer Cycling Carnival-Avanti Dress Your Bike Competition
Summer Cycling Carnival - Black Barn Vineyards Criterium
12
Jan
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
13
Jan
14
Jan
Sunday Session - The Cellar Door Band
- Free
Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
- Free
Shed 2 Triathlon & Duathlon Race #3
16
Jan
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
19
Jan
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
Te Matau a Māui Summer Sailing Series
20
Jan
21
Jan
27
Jan
28
Jan
3
Feb
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
Magpie Market - Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts
- Free
Summer Sessions
Fat Freddy's Drop
4
Feb
10
Feb
11
Feb
17
Feb
18
Feb
24
Feb
25
Feb
28
Feb
1
Mar
2
Mar
3
Mar
- Free
Napier Urban Farmers' Market
- Free
Magpie Market - Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts
Ice Skate Tour
The Piano: The Ballet
4
Mar
5
Mar
10
Mar
16
Mar
17
Mar
22
Mar
24
Mar
25
Mar
30
Mar
31
Mar
1
Apr
2
Apr
7
Apr
- Free
The Extravaganza Fair
- Free
Magpie Market - Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts
- Free
The Chapelwick Fair
8
Apr
11
Apr
12
Apr
21
Apr
12
May
30
Jun
1
Jul
1
Dec
2
Dec
Situated in the centre of Napier, in the middle of Onekawa Park, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe and affordable aquatic facility for everyone.
Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.
strive to Inspire, Educate and Entertain by providing access to information through various resources within our Libraries. We aim to provide more than you expect.
Unique Art Deco heritage has been preserved with the skilful addition of modern theatre facilities making it the best provincial performing arts centre in the nation.
The Faraday Centre in Napier, is Hawke's Bay's Museum of Technology. It's a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands on experience.
Located in the Art Deco city of Napier. We have worked closely with our builders to promote and develop high quality housing within an open-aspect environment.
Come to Par2 MiniGolf and meet Seamore the Seagull at our sea-side minigolf courses. Challenge your friends and family for a round.
Nowhere else in New Zealand will you discover a wider range of marine animals and native species in a single facility than at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.
We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
Comprising a Museum, Theatre and Gallery - MTG is home to a significant collection of objects that form the foundation of distinctive exhibitions, a world-class research facility and the MTG Theatre.
Build on the blossoming national and international interest in William Colenso's life and ideas as the result of the William Colenso Bicentenary Celebrations in Hawke's Bay in 2011, and a body of new publications and research.
Visit the Napier i-SITE to find out more about what is happening in Hawkes Bay, from events, activities and accommodation.