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
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.
Salsa & Bachata Night at the Common Room
Sonora Tumbao is Here! Get ready for a night of Latin Dancing, Brass & rhythm!
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?
Assembly Room Tunes - March 2024
Come join us for our monthly Monday daytime concerts, set in the beautiful historic Assembly Ballroom at Toitoi.
The Michael Jackson HIStory Show
Showtime Australia presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Tutus on Tour
Tutus on Tour will feature excerpts from former Artistic Director Russell Kerr’s beautiful production of Swan Lake, ahead of the company’s full-length Swan Lake season in May 2024.
Focus on Business with David Downs, CEO of New Zealand Story
Join us for breakfast at Focus on Business to hear from guest speaker David Downs for a light-hearted but scary discussion about tech disruption, Artificial Intelligence, and hair loss.
Toitoi Tea Dance
Held in the grand Assembly Ballroom, join us for a delightful afternoon where you can dance away to the sounds of Brett’s New Internationals.
From Berlin With Love
Come “Misbehave” with Opéra Risqué in their brand-new fun, funny, and far from frivolous cabaret From Berlin with Love.
The Devil In a Little Green Bottle
The Devil in a Little Green Bottle is an immersive art deco experience held in Hawke’s best kept secret – the intimate Cedric’s Bar - set in the historic Municipal buildings in Hastings.
Bumper Cars & Mini-Golf - FREE
Enjoy FREE summer fun in Hastings CBD! Try your skills on our Bumper Cars and challenge your family to a round of mini-golf. Both activities are for all ages and did we mention, FREE!?
Bob Marley 79th Birthday Tribute
Hawke’s Bay favourite reggae band The Rude Boyz pay respect to the right honour-rebel Robert Nesta Marley for his 79th Birthday Tribute Livication.
1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake Commemoration 2024
Hastings District Council is holding an Earthquake Commemoration Ceremony on Saturday 3 February 2024.
Gingas In the Stings
A celebration of redhead pride and connection. A family-friendly gathering of those blessed with red hair (and those who once were and still identify as ginger).
Summer at Waiaroha
Come along with the kids and enjoy these water themed activities at Waiaroha Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre this January & February.
Summer at Waiaroha
Come along with the kids and enjoy these water themed activities at Waiaroha Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre this January & February.
Bumper Boats
Ahoy there captain! Get the kids ready to board a bumper boat this Summer in Hastings City! That’s right; for a short time only, we’re bringing bumper boats into the CBD.
Santa's Grotto 2023
Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December! Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, meet the big man - and bring a camera so you have a photo with him in the Grotto.
Santa's Grotto 2023
Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December! Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, meet the big man - and bring a camera so you have a photo with him in the Grotto. Mon 18th - Thursday 21st, 10am-2pm each day.
Santa's Grotto 2023
Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December! Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, meet the big man - and bring a camera so you have a photo with him in the Grotto.
Santa's Grotto 2023
Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December! Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, meet the big man - and bring a camera so you have a photo with him in the Grotto.
Santa's Grotto 2023
Bring your tamariki to visit Santa in the Tama Tūranga Huata room this December! Post your letters to Santa, pop a gift under the Giving Tree for Women's Refuge, meet the big man - and bring a camera so you have a photo with him in the Grotto.