What’s On in Hastings
Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs and markets in Hastings
Mon 31 Aug · Century Theatre, Napier
A 7.30pm New Zealand International Film Festival screening at Century Theatre in Napier.
Tue 1 Sep · Century Theatre, Napier
An evening festival screening at 7.30pm as the NZIFF season continues in Napier.
Wed 2 Sep · Century Theatre, Napier
Part of the midweek NZIFF programme at Century Theatre, screening at 7.30pm.
Thu 3 Sep · Century Theatre, Napier
A 7.15pm festival screening, one of several NZIFF titles showing that day.
Fri 4 Sep · Century Theatre, Napier
A 7.15pm NZIFF screening to open the festival weekend in Hawke’s Bay.
Sat 5 Sep · Century Theatre, Napier
The classic New Zealand animated feature screens at 1.00pm as part of the festival.
Sat 5 Sep · Century Theatre, Napier
An 11.00am programme of the year’s standout New Zealand short films.
Sun 6 Sep · Century Theatre, Napier
A 10.30am Sunday morning screening closing out the festival week.
Sat 5 Sep · Toitoi Opera House, Hastings
Mozart’s comic opera staged at Toitoi from 6.30pm.
Thu 3 Sep · Equippers Church, Hastings
An 11.00am daytime concert of songs from stage and screen.
All week · Hastings Arts Centre
A contemporary art exhibition on show at the Hastings Arts Centre from 9.30am daily.
All week · Hastings Arts Centre
A solo contemporary show running alongside the centre’s other current exhibitions.
All week · Hastings Arts Centre
A group show from the Ōtāne Arts and Crafts community art group.
All week · Hastings Art Gallery
A contemporary exhibition at Hastings Art Gallery, open from 10.00am.
All week · Hastings Art Gallery
A gallery exhibition running through the week alongside the Gwen Malden Trust commissions.
Sun 6 Sep · Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings
The region’s long-running Sunday producers’ market opens at 8.30am.
Sat 5 Sep · Gibson Courtyard, Havelock North
A Saturday market of handmade goods in the village from 9.00am.
Sat 5 Sep · Farmhouse Kitchen Cooking School, Havelock North
A hands-on 1.00pm cheesemaking class covering three fresh cheeses.
Tue 1 Sep · Hastings War Memorial Library
A regular 10.30am baking session run at the Hastings library.
Sat 5 Sep · Herschell Street, Napier
Napier’s Saturday street market of regional growers and food stalls.
Sat 5 Sep · Waipukurau Railway Station
A Central Hawke’s Bay spring market at the historic railway station from 11.00am.
Wed 2 Sep · Craft and Social, Hastings
An 11.00am talk with the Fat Freddy’s Drop musician on his move to Hawke’s Bay.
Thu 3 Sep · No.5 Cafe & Larder, Hastings
A 10.00am talk on applying military thinking to coaching practice.
Fri 4 Sep · Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Heretaunga St, Hastings
An evening harakeke weaving session starting at 6.00pm.
Thu 3 Sep · Havelock North Library
A 1.00pm community discussion on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Tue 1 Sep · Port of Napier
A 10.00am guided look behind the scenes at the port and Mainfreight’s operations.
Sat 5 Sep · Taradale Library, Napier
A 1.00pm drop-in craft session printing your own mug design.
Tue 1 Sep to Fri 4 Sep · Hastings, Flaxmere & Havelock North Libraries
A te reo Māori challenge for tamariki running at all three libraries from 10.00am.
Tue 1 Sep · Havelock North Library
A 10.00am songs and rhymes session for babies and preschoolers.
Tue 1 Sep · Clive War Memorial Swimming Pool
A 9.00am water session for toddlers and their caregivers.
Fri 4 Sep · Bay Skate, Napier
A themed 6.00pm roller disco at the Marine Parade skate park.
Sat 5 Sep · The Mahoe Guide Hall, Napier
A tabletop and video gaming afternoon starting at 11.45am.
Sat 5 Sep · Taradale Library, Napier
A 10.00am technology and coding session aimed at young people.
Fri 4 Sep · McLean Park, Napier
Hawke’s Bay host Otago at McLean Park with a 7.10pm kick off.
Sat 5 Sep · The Yoga Space, Hastings
An 8.30am Saturday morning yoga class in central Hastings.
Sat 5 Sep · Paisley Stage, Napier
A Pride edition of the venue’s regular drag night from 8.00pm.
Tue 1 Sep · Napier RSA
A weekly 7.00pm rock and roll social dance night.
Thu 3 Sep · Foodeast Haumako, Hastings
A 7.30am breakfast session for local businesses at the Foodeast innovation hub.
Wed 2 Sep · The Old Church, Napier
The regional tourism sector’s annual hui and awards, starting at 1.30pm.
From Sat 5 Sep · Taniwha Daffodils, Waipukurau
The Central Hawke’s Bay daffodil farm opens to visitors from 9.00am, running through September.
Sat 5 Sep · Waipukurau Railway Station
Heritage train shuttles running from 11.45am alongside the CHB Spring Market.
Mon 7 Sep · Toitoi Assembly Ballroom, Hastings
A daytime funk concert in the Assembly Ballroom at 10.30am.
Tue 8 Sep · Craft and Social, Hastings
An 11.00am talk with the Hawke’s Bay horse trainer over lunch.
Tue 8 Sep · Focal Point Cinema, Havelock North
The monthly French film club screening starts at 6.00pm.
Thu 10 Sep · The Cabana, Napier
A stand-up comedy line-up at The Cabana from 7.50pm.
Fri 11 Sep · Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North
An evening health seminar at Black Barn beginning at 5.30pm.
Sat 12 Sep · Hygge at Clifton Bay, Hastings
A 5.00pm live indie set at the Clifton Bay venue.
Sat 12 Sep · Toitoi Opera House, Hastings
A multicultural performance showcase at Toitoi from 6.00pm.
Sat 12 Sep · Gwavas Garden Homestead, Tikokino
A 10.00am guided tour of the historic homestead, garden and bush.
Sun 13 Sep · St Matthews Church, Hastings
An afternoon variety concert at St Matthews from 2.00pm.
Mon 14 Sep · Toitoi Opera House, Hastings
School choirs from across the region perform at Toitoi from 6.00pm.
Sources: Eventfinda and Hawke’s Bay NZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.
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