Your weekly guide to the best things to do this weekend in Hastings: what’s on, where to go and where to eat. Fine weather is on the cards, so it’s a good weekend to get outdoors. Here’s the plan for Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October.
Updated live from the forecast. Pop back closer to the weekend for the sharpest read.
This weekend’s weather
What’s on this weekend
SAT24
Napier Fire Brigade 150th Jubilee Public DisplayEvent
Napier Soundshell, Marine ParadeA free public display marking 150 years of the Napier Fire Brigade, running 9:00am–1:00pm.
SUN25
Hawke's Bay Diwali 2026Event
Mitre 10 Park, HastingsFree all-ages Diwali celebration listed by the Hindu Council of Hawke's Bay, 4:00pm–9:00pm.
FRI23
Flamingo Pier | Woven TogetherMusic
Paisley Stage, NapierEvening show starting at 8:00pm at the Paisley Stage.
SAT24
Groove GardenMusic
The Old Church, NapierAfternoon music event starting at 4:00pm.
SAT24
Gospel Hip Hop ConcertMusic
Potters House Christian CentreConcert starting at 6:00pm.
SUN25
Vinyl DayMusic
The Urban Winery, NapierVinyl Day session at the Urban Winery from 1:00pm.
FRI23
Hawkes Bay Mega Fun Carnival: Moonlight MadnessFamily
Tōmoana Showgrounds, HastingsAll-ages carnival night from 6:30pm to 9:30pm run by Mahons Amusements; Super Pass $47 plus fees.
SUN25
Local Heritage Week: Heritage Discovery TrailFamily
Hastings War Memorial LibraryFree daily trail at the library, 10:00am–4:00pm, part of Local Heritage Week.
SUN25
LASFF screeningsEvent
Century Theatre, NapierIncludes The Poet (Thu 22, 6:45pm), Close Your Eyes (Fri 23, 6:00pm), A World for Julius (Sat 24, 4:00pm), Black Snow (Sat 24, 6:00pm), Designation of Origin (Sun 25, 4:00pm) and El Benny (Sun 25, 6:00pm).
St Aubyn Street Reserve is a serene oasis in Hastings, inviting exploration of its enchanting trails and vibrant community events waiting to be discovered.
The Havelock North Village Green offers a perfect blend of relaxation and community events, inviting you to explore its vibrant atmosphere and hidden treasures.
A scenic 18km cycling adventure awaits on the Puketapu Loop, where stunning views and hidden gems promise an unforgettable experience. Discover what lies ahead!
Worked out for the city’s exact location and updated automatically: first and last light, golden hours, where the sun and moon are right now, and the 7 days ahead.
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
19:37
Daylight
13h 20m
12 am6 amnoon6 pm12 am
First light
05:50
Golden hr am
06:17–06:43
Solar noon
12:57
Golden hr pm
19:11–19:37
Last light
20:04
Sun & moon in the sky now · facing north
Sun’s path todayMoon’s path
Hastings sunrise and sunset this week
This week: Daylight is getting longer by about 2 minutes a day this week.
Day
Sunrise
Sunset
Daylight
Today · Wed 21 Oct
06:17
19:37
13h 20m
Thu 22 Oct
06:15
19:39
13h 23m (+3 min)
Fri 23 Oct
06:14
19:40
13h 25m (+2 min)
Sat 24 Oct
06:12
19:41
13h 28m (+3 min)
Sun 25 Oct
06:11
19:42
13h 30m (+2 min)
Mon 26 Oct
06:10
19:43
13h 33m (+2 min)
Tue 27 Oct
06:08
19:44
13h 35m (+2 min)
About these times
Sunrise and sunset times for Hastings are calculated from the city’s location and update automatically each day. Knowing the exact times helps with planning sunrise walks, photography, fishing, tramping and getting home before dark. The daylight bar and table above show today’s first light, sunrise, solar noon, sunset and last light, plus the times for the week ahead. All times are New Zealand local time for a flat horizon, so hills or tall buildings can delay sunrise or bring sunset a little earlier.
Sunrise, sunset and twilight times are calculated for Hastings using standard astronomical formulae. Times are New Zealand local time for a flat, unobstructed horizon and are approximate. Sun and moon positions are worked out in your browser from the same location and are accurate to about a degree.
This weekend in Hastings you can pick from weather-matched things to do, the events on this weekend, and the best spots to eat, all rounded up on this page and updated live from the forecast.
What’s on this weekend in Hastings?
The “What’s on this weekend” section above lists this weekend’s events in Hastings, concerts, markets, theatre and more, each with its date and venue.
What can I do this weekend in Hastings if it’s raining?
On wet weekends we lean the picks towards indoor options in Hastings such as museums, galleries and covered attractions. The weather block at the top shows the weekend forecast so you can plan around it.
Are there markets this weekend in Hastings?
Any markets running this weekend in Hastings show up in the events section above, tagged so they’re easy to find alongside the weekend’s other happenings.
Are there free things to do this weekend in Hastings?
Often, yes. Many of Hastings’s museums, galleries, parks and markets are free to enter, and the free picks are highlighted in each weekend’s round-up.
What can families do this weekend in Hastings?
For families this weekend, look to Hastings’s playgrounds, beaches and daytime community events, and the weekend picks call out the family-friendly options.
How often is the Hastings weekend guide updated?
Every Friday morning. We rebuild the guide each week for the coming Friday to Sunday, with the latest events, weather-matched things to do, and current picks for eating out.