Hastings City always has something happening. To view what’s on in Hastings, check out the list of upcoming events in town below.
Upcoming Events
Jeff Boyle & Richard Brimer: 40 Vintages
Two Hawke’s Bay locals and heroes in their respective creative fields, Jeff Boyle and Richard Brimer, will come together in a one night show this October.
40 Vintages: Art & Wine from Hawke's Bay
Come along to the Hastings Community Arts Centre for an evening where life imitates art, pairing world-class wines from Hawke’s Bay winemakers and boutique producers with the photographic artistry of Richard Brimer, in his exhibition '40 Vintages: Hawke’s Bay Wine Chronicles'.
Fringe in the 'Stings 2024
The best little arts festival in the bay is back! Fringe in the ‘Stings celebrates the breadth of talent in Heretaunga and beyond with a smorgasbord of artistic delights to suit every palate, at a price everyone can afford.
Can you handle the STEAM?
This Spring School Holidays 28 September - 13 October, there is heaps happening across the three libraries to keep the kids entertained.
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days 2024 (Copy) (Copy)
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Tangihanga
Tangihanga, performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 60-minute drama comedy centered around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father Karanipa passes away, leading his whanau and friends to travel near and far to gather at the Marae to mourn his loss.
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days 2024 (Copy)
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days 2024
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Free Kids Drop-In Art Days 2024
Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!
The Expression Project
Join ‘The Expression Project’ for the chance to have your words displayed as window art in Hastings City and to WIN $250*.
NZME Hastings City Celebration Awards 2024
Join us and MC Jesse Mulligan to celebrate the best in business at the NZME Hastings City Celebration Awards 2024!
The Bitches' Box: EPISODE 4
The Bitches’ Box are comedy duo Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar. World famous in rural New Zealand, they’ve toured their hysterically funny shows to woolsheds, regional halls and theatres all over the country.
Artist Talk: Pip Davies
Hear from artist Pip Davies in conversation with Gallery Director Sophie Davis.
Toitū Te Reo Festival
Toitū Te Reo, the world's first Māori language festival will be hosted in the Heretaunga CBD.
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Chris Parker
After hosting the Laugh Your A** Off Allstars show in 2023, Chris Parker is back with his new hit solo show GIVE ME ONE GOOD REASON WHY I SHOULDN’T THROW MY PHONE OFF THIS BRIDGE.
Club Burlesque
Take our hand and let us whisk you away from reality in a whirlwind of glamour, feathers, magic and sparkly seduction.
Assembly Room Tunes - July 2024
Silvereye, a well-proven team of great players, keep the folkiness in all of us going.
Amapiano
Get your tickets now and experience a night of Amapiano music at Common Room with subtle tones of Afro beat, Dancehall and House.
The Cocktail Party 2024
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 32nd Annual Cocktail Party, proudly presented by the Hastings Karamu Rotary Club and esteemed Premier Sponsor, Advanced Plumbing and Gas.
Family-friendly Dungeons & Dragons with the Geeks Guild
Do you hear people talking about D&D and wonder what you’re missing out on? Want to tell interactive stories and work on social skills, teamwork, maths and learning through game play?
Napier Port Primary Sector Awards
We extend an invitation for you to attend the 2024 Napier Port Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Awards.
Tea With Tales
Brought to you by Hastings District Libraries and the NZ Blind Foundation, come and listen to short book readings and share what you have been reading while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit.
Hop! Hop! Hop!
Hop into Hastings City over Easter weekend and see if you can find all 8 Easter eggs!
Living Library with Erika and CoCo Flash
Living Library is for teens and adults: A relaxed evening getting to know Erika & CoCo in and out of drag.
Rainbow Storytime with Erika and CoCo Flash
Rainbow Storytimes with Erika and CoCo Flash. Dress in your fabulous best and join us!
MWIW - Sustainable Fashion Market
Welcome to the MWIW community! Here you can buy and sell preloved, vintage, upcycled and handmade - clothing, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
P.Diggs
PDigsss!! Singer and front man for the band Shapeshifter, is coming home for a one-off show!
CMNZ Series - Barton & Brodsky
A sensational combination of the incomparable didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton together with the musicians of the Brodsky Quartet, and a first for New Zealand audiences.