Wed 3 Jun · Toitoi Shakespeare Room, Hastings

A professional development workshop for Hawke’s Bay educators focused on classroom leadership and teaching practice.

Thu 4 Jun · Wairoa Community Centre

An evening talk by Dr Tracey Clissold on maintaining bone strength and mobility as you age.

Mon 8 Jun · Movement Works Studio, Napier

Gentle Feldenkrais movement class designed to improve posture, ease tension and increase body awareness.

Sat 6 Jun · Clubs Hastings

Green MP Steve Abel discusses food sovereignty and the future of New Zealand’s home-grown vegetables.

Sun 7 Jun · Taruna College, Havelock North

A community talk on local action for climate, regeneration and resilience in the Hawke’s Bay region.

Mon 8 Jun · Havelock North Function Centre

An illustrated talk on the golden age of French poster art from the late 19th century.

Mon 8 Jun · Keirunga Creative Arts Venue

Weekly evening art classes for adults of all levels at the Keirunga Creative Arts Venue.

Wed 3 Jun · Toitoi – Opera House, Hastings

A contemporary dance-theatre work exploring spirituality and identity, presented at the Toitoi Opera House.

Daily · Hawke’s Bay Museum, Napier

An immersive exhibition telling the story of the 1931 Napier earthquake through objects, photos and survivor accounts.

Daily · Hawke’s Bay Museum, Napier

Major touring exhibition of works by celebrated New Zealand artist Dame Robin White.

Daily · Hawke’s Bay Museum, Napier

A ceramics exhibition exploring the materials, techniques and stories behind contemporary clay practice.

Daily · Hawke’s Bay Museum, Napier

An Art Deco design exhibition celebrating the bold geometry and craftsmanship of the 1920s and 30s.

Daily · Hastings Arts Centre

A group exhibition by artists from across the region taking part in the 2026 Hawke’s Bay Art Trail.

Daily · Hastings Art Gallery

A photography and installation exhibition exploring water, migration and the connections between Japan and Aotearoa.

Fri 5 Jun · Napier Library

Free drop-in sensory play session for babies and toddlers at the Napier Library.

Fri 5 Jun · Hastings Art Gallery

A fun art-making session for under-fives inspired by current exhibitions at the gallery.

Sat 6 Jun · Cool Beans Studio, Napier

A hands-on craft workshop where you make your own beaded jewellery, hair bows and natural balms.

Sat 6 Jun · Taradale Library

A free creative session for kids and teens to design and customise their own bucket hats.

Sat 6 Jun · Taradale Library

Free technology and coding session for school-age kids at the Taradale Library.

Thu 4 Jun · Hastings War Memorial Library

After-hours craft night for families with free materials and themed activities.

Tue 9 Jun · Taradale Library

Free rhymes, songs and story session for babies, toddlers and their caregivers.

Fri 5 Jun · Napier CBD

Weekly late-night shopping event with independent retailers, food vendors and live entertainment in central Napier.

Sat 6 Jun · Herschell Street, Napier

A weekly market in the Napier CBD featuring fresh local produce, baked goods, coffee and artisan food.

Sat 6 Jun · Hastings Sports Centre

Pre-loved fashion, vintage clothing and ethical brands gathered under one roof in Hastings.

Sun 7 Jun · The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier

A community market in Taradale with local stallholders selling crafts, plants, preserves and second-hand finds.

Sun 7 Jun · Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings

One of New Zealand’s oldest and largest traditional farmers’ markets, with growers and producers from across the region.

Wed 3 Jun · Napier CBD

A weekly midday street food event bringing food trucks and local kitchens to the Napier CBD.

Fri 5 Jun · Havelock North

An intimate evening of live acoustic music paired with a seasonal menu at St Georges Restaurant.

Sat 6 Jun · Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North

A hands-on workshop teaching the fundamentals of sourdough baking, from starter to finished loaf.

Fri 5 Jun · Bay Skate, Napier

A football-themed evening roller disco at Bay Skate, with skate hire available and music for all ages.

Sat 6 Jun · Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier

The annual Relay for Life event raising funds for the Cancer Society and celebrating survivors, supporters and loved ones.

Fri 5 Jun · Toitoi – Opera House, Hastings

Award-winning Kiwi comedian Hayley Sproull brings her latest stand-up tour to Hastings.

Thu 11 Jun · Toitoi – Opera House, Hastings

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs Prokofiev’s romantic ballet score in a one-night-only concert.

Thu 11 Jun · The Cabana, Napier

A monthly stand-up comedy night at The Cabana featuring a line-up of Kiwi comics.

Thu 11 Jun · The Urban Winery, Napier

A guided painting session with a glass of wine in hand, this month featuring a hydrangea vase still life.

Thu 11 Jun · MTG Century Theatre, Napier

A cinematic exploration of the lives and works of two of Britain’s greatest landscape painters.

Sat 13 Jun · Toitoi – Opera House, Hastings

The Hawke’s Bay regional final of New Zealand’s long-running secondary-school live music competition.

Sat 13 Jun · Paisley Stage, Napier

A midwinter hip hop and R&B night at Paisley Stage with local DJs and a packed dance floor.

Sat 13 Jun · The Common Room Garden, Hastings

The seventh edition of the popular Amapiano night brings South African house grooves to Hastings.

Sat 13 Jun · Central Hawke’s Bay Municipal Theatre, Waipawa

A pop-up market of pre-loved fabrics, haberdashery and patterns with proceeds supporting Cranford Hospice.

Wed 17 Jun · Toitoi – Opera House, Hastings

The Hawke’s Bay regional round of New Zealand’s biggest secondary-school choral competition.

Wed 17 – Fri 19 Jun · Napier

A stylish mid-winter celebration of Napier’s Art Deco heritage, with dress-up events, fashion and live entertainment.

Fri 19 Jun · The Cabana, Napier

Live rock gig at The Cabana headlined by local band Not Not Keen.

Sat 20 Jun · Paisley Stage, Napier

A tribute night featuring the music of Stone Temple Pilots performed live by Stone Tribute Pilots.