What’s On in Napier
Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs and markets in Napier
Mon 31 Aug · Century Theatre
A New Zealand International Film Festival screening at Century Theatre, starting 5.30pm.
Mon 31 Aug · Century Theatre
The festival’s Monday evening slot at Century Theatre, screening from 7.30pm.
Tue 1 Sep · Century Theatre
Screens at 3pm on Tuesday, with a second session later in the week on Thursday.
Wed 2 Sep · Century Theatre
Wednesday’s closing screening at Century Theatre, starting 7.30pm.
Sat 5 Sep · Century Theatre
The festival’s annual showcase of short films by New Zealand filmmakers, screening 11am.
Sat 5 Sep · Century Theatre
The Murray Ball animated classic returns to the big screen on Saturday afternoon at 1pm.
Fri 4 Sep · Napier CBD
Napier’s independent retailers stay open into the evening across the city centre from 5pm.
Sat 5 Sep · Herschell Street
The weekly Saturday market in the city centre, with Hawke’s Bay growers, bakers and producers.
Sat 5 Sep · Gibson Courtyard, Havelock North
A handmade and craft market in Havelock North village, running from 9am.
Sat 5 Sep · Farmhouse Kitchen, Havelock North
A hands-on afternoon class at Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School covering three fresh cheeses.
Sun 6 Sep · The Mahoe Guide Hall
Taradale’s regular Sunday morning market, opening from 9am.
Sun 6 Sep · Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings
The region’s long-running Sunday producers’ market at the Hastings showgrounds, from 8.30am.
Tue 1 Sep · Taradale Library
A free play session for babies and toddlers at Taradale Library, starting 10am.
Tue 1 Sep · Clive War Memorial Pool
A morning water session for pre-schoolers and their caregivers at the Clive pool.
Fri 4 Sep · Hastings Art Gallery
A creative drop-in for young children at Hastings Art Gallery, from 10am.
Fri 4 Sep · Napier Library
Songs, rhymes and stories for babies and their families at Napier Library, from 10am.
Sat 5 Sep · The Mahoe Guide Hall
A tabletop and board gaming session in Taradale, opening from 11.45am.
Sat 5 Sep · Taradale Library
A make-and-take craft session at Taradale Library, starting 1pm.
Tue 1 Sep · Port of Napier
A guided look inside the working port and Mainfreight’s operations, starting 10am.
Tue 1 Sep · Creative Arts Napier
An eight-week evening course for beginners and mixed abilities at the Community Arts Centre.
Wed 2 Sep · Craft and Social, Hastings
The Fat Freddy’s Drop saxophonist talks about his move to Hawke’s Bay, from 11am.
Thu 3 Sep · No.5 Cafe & Larder, Hastings
A morning talk on applying military thinking to coaching, starting 10am.
Thu 3 Sep · Havelock North Library
An open discussion session on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, running from 1pm.
Fri 4 Sep · Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Hastings
An evening raranga workshop at the Heretaunga Street campus, from 6pm.
Mon 31 Aug to Sun 6 Sep · Century Theatre
The festival’s Hawke’s Bay season runs daily at Century Theatre with multiple screenings each day.
Sat 5 Sep · Taniwha Daffodils, Waipukurau
The Central Hawke’s Bay daffodil farm opens its paddocks to visitors from 9am.
Sat 5 Sep · Waipukurau Railway Station
Vintage rail shuttles run from the Waipukurau station from 11.45am.
Sat 5 Sep · Waipukurau Railway Station
A spring market of local stalls at the historic railway station, opening 11am.
All week · MTG Hawke’s Bay
A drop-in making activity at the museum tied to the Maraenui community flags project.
Wed 2 Sep · Equippers Church, Napier
A late-morning show of songs from stage and screen, starting 11am.
Sat 5 Sep · Toitoi Opera House, Hastings
Mozart’s opera staged at Toitoi, with the Saturday performance from 6.30pm.
Fri 4 Sep · Bay Skate, Napier
A themed skate night on the Marine Parade rink, starting 6pm.
Fri 4 Sep · McLean Park
Hawke’s Bay host Otago at McLean Park with kick-off at 7.10pm.
Sat 5 Sep · The Yoga Space, Hastings
An early Saturday class at The Yoga Space, starting 8.30am.
Tue 1 Sep · Napier RSA
The club’s weekly rock and roll night at the Napier RSA, from 7pm.
Sat 5 Sep · Paisley Stage
A Pride edition of the Paisley Stage drag night, starting 8pm.
Wed 2 Sep · The Old Church, Napier
The regional tourism sector’s annual hui and awards afternoon, from 1.30pm.
Thu 3 Sep · Foodeast Haumako, Hastings
An early breakfast session on trading conditions, starting 7.30am.
Thu 10 Sep · The Cabana
A stand-up line-up at The Cabana on Shakespeare Road, starting 7.50pm.
Sat 12 Sep · Taradale Library
A mixed media art session at Taradale Library, starting 1pm.
Sun 13 Sep · Napier Soundshell
A dog parade and family afternoon on Marine Parade, from 1pm.
Sun 13 Sep · McLean Park
Hawke’s Bay’s second home fixture of the fortnight, kicking off at 2.05pm.
Wed 16 Sep · Napier War Memorial Centre
A breakfast briefing on quantum safe cryptography, starting 8am.
Thu 17 Sep · The Urban Winery
A guided painting evening at The Urban Winery on Church Road, from 6.30pm.
Sat 19 Sep · Century Theatre
The touring chamber ensemble performs at Century Theatre, starting 7.30pm.
Sat 19 Sep · Crab Farm Winery
The New Zealand rock band play the Bay View winery from 7pm.
Sources: Eventfinda and Hawke’s Bay NZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.
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