What’s On in Napier

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Hawke’s Bay

This week · 15–21 June 2026
🎵 Live music & gigs
A Small Hall Session with Adam McGrath & Gary MacCormack

Thu 18 Jun · King George Hall

An intimate singer-songwriter evening of acoustic storytelling at the historic King George Hall.

Julia Deans (solo)

Fri 19 Jun · Paisley Stage

The acclaimed New Zealand singer-songwriter performs a stripped-back solo set at Paisley Stage.

Not Not Keen

Fri 19 Jun · The Cabana

A classic rock night at The Cabana, one of Napier’s longest-running live music venues.

Stone Tribute Pilots

Sat 20 Jun · Paisley Stage

A tribute show celebrating the rock anthems of Stone Temple Pilots at Paisley Stage.

Soul at the Cellar

Sat 20 Jun · Church Road Winery

An evening of R&B and soul in the cellar surrounds of Church Road Winery.

🎓 Workshops & talks
Innovate Napier – Glenn Manahi

Wed 17 Jun · Napier War Memorial Centre

A breakfast business and professional session featuring guest speaker Glenn Manahi.

Julia Deans Songwriting Workshop

Sat 20 Jun · Napier Music Academy

A hands-on songwriting workshop led by Julia Deans at the Napier Music Academy.

Creation Station: Vinyl Stencil Bleach Art

Sat 20 Jun · Taradale Library

A creative arts-and-crafts session making vinyl stencil bleach art clothing at Taradale Library.

🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
Dame Robin White Retrospective

Until 19 Jul · Hawke’s Bay Museum

A major retrospective spanning over 50 years of work by one of New Zealand’s most celebrated artists.

Shockwave: Hawke’s Bay’s Great Quake, 1931

Ongoing · Hawke’s Bay Museum

An immersive exhibition recounting the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake that reshaped Napier.

🛍️ Markets & night markets
Napier Urban Farmers’ Market

Sat 20 Jun · Herschell Street

A weekly market of local growers and artisan food producers in central Napier.

Taradale Sunday Market

Sun 21 Jun · The Mahoe Guide Hall

A community Sunday market with stalls of fresh produce, crafts and bargains in Taradale.

👪 Family & free
Baby Bounce

Tue 16 Jun · Taradale Library

A free weekly session of rhymes, songs and movement for babies and their caregivers.

Sensory Playtime

Fri 19 Jun · Napier Library

A free hands-on sensory play session for young children at Napier Library.

🍴 Food & wine
Street Eats

Wed–Sat · Napier CBD

A rotating lineup of local eateries serving quick, affordable street-style lunches around the Napier CBD through June.

HB Malbec Lovers Club 2

Sat 20 Jun · Virasat Wine Bar & Eatery

A wine evening celebrating Hawke’s Bay Malbec at Virasat Wine Bar & Eatery.

🎉 Festivals & culture
Gatsby After Dark (Ladies Night)

Sat 20 Jun · K Kitchen and Bar

A 1920s-themed ladies’ night of music and entertainment at K Kitchen and Bar.

Coming up later this month
Waltz of My Heart

Wed 24 Jun · Equippers Church

A nostalgic musical variety show of timeless songs at Equippers Church.

Hawke’s Bay Women’s Lifestyle Expo

27–28 Jun · Pettigrew Green Arena

Over 100 exhibitors gather for a weekend of shopping, pampering, food and entertainment.

Napier Winter Deco Weekend

17–19 Jul · Citywide

Napier’s mid-winter Art Deco celebration returns with vintage fashion, a Taste Trail and live entertainment.

Sources: Eventfinda and Hawke’s Bay NZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.