The Big Sing is an annual Choral Showcase featuring 18 student choirs from East Coast Secondary Schools.

Hastings District Council, in partnership with the Hastings City Business Association, invite you to hear from Brad Olsen, Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics.

Join us for an intimate evening at the ‘Listening Bar’ as Hastings Distillers’ tasting room transforms into a Japanese-style ongaku kissaten — a space where music is experienced with quiet focus and deep appreciation.

Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances evoking his early days as a member of the Jackson 5, his groundbreaking theatrics in the 80s and his continued domination of Pop culture into the 21st century.

Painting and Wine Tasting at Decibel Central!

We’ve teamed up with Seasons Art Class for an evening that blends colour, creativity, and a generous pour of Decibel.

Music meets coffee, cocktails and shopping.

A curated journey through cafes, boutiques, and local hotspots where original music takes centre stage this May. Think of it as an art trail, but for your ears: a way to explore the city, discover new talent, and enjoy Hastings hospitality – all to the soundtrack of homegrown sound.

Let us take you on an adventure as you dip your toes into the world of burlesque. We’re bringing some burlesque back to Hastings. Join Boomb Entertainment at Common Room this May for a night of tease, dance, and maybe a few laughs. We’re ready to bring some shimmies and sparkle to the stage and show you what Boomb is all about!

ARTEMIS pole arts presents Delirium, a student showcase.

A display of different skills and styles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Featuring Hawkes Bays best pole dancers, come along and support our students as they showcase their incredible abilities.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hawke’s Bay Indian Cultural Centre with the spectacular event, "MADE for A Cause 2025," featuring the dance drama "Wairua Paani"

Following the highly popular, bi-cultural shows like “Shakuntala,” “Sita Unsung,” and “Takshaka - King of Snakes,” Krishni Production, and Hawke's Bay Flying Trapeze collaborating this time with the Wahanui Production to bring you another dramatic masterpiece.

NZ’s Award-winning hit tribute show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” are coming to Toitoi Opera House Hastings, Saturday12th April as part of their NZ-wide tour!

After wildly successful sell-out shows across New Zealand, join Cam and Sam for an intimate night out as they wow audiences both young and old performing the greatest hits of Elton John and Billy Joel live! Piano man, Rocket man, Uptown girl, Goodbye yellow brick road, We didn’t start the fire, Bennie and the jets, She’s always a woman, Crocodile rock and many many more.

Your favourite Elton and Billy songs are in safe hands with Cam and Sam, these professional touring NZ musicians have performed on live national television, commercial radio and featured in the NZ music charts in careers spanning two decades. this amazing piano man extravaganza features astonishing costumes, two grand pianos in black and white, a lighting show plus plenty of banter and all the songs you love.

Let's face it, Elton John and Billy Joel require little introduction, their music has provided a soundtrack for generations of loving fans. Englishman Sir Elton John has sold over 300 million records, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has more than fifty top 40 hits on the uk singles chart and us billboard hot 100, including seven number-ones in the UK and nine in the US, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the US.

Notorious* proudly presents
DAI HENWOOD in
DAI HARD

Yippee kai-yay, it’s time for Dai to bring his highly acclaimed show Dai Hard to Hawke’s Bay! Joined by his best pal Justine Smith, this is a 90min comedy spectacular. You might have heard, there’s been a whole lot of things happening in Dai’s - and the actual - world recently, so the opportunity to do a show at Toitoi was just too good to pass up. Starting his comedy career over 25 years ago, this is a chance for Dai to stretch his legs as he delivers an hour of his sublime stand up.

Shows in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland have already had standing ovations, this is your chance to see Dai and his positive hijinks live on stage like never before.
“For 90 minutes, Dai Hard provides a perfect escape and a flawless night of comedy” – NZ Herald

This activity is exclusively for adults 65+, as part of a programme supporting positive ageing and community participation.

You’re invited to a Cat Purr-son Party!

Join us for a light morning tea and a celebration of all things cat:
• Cat crafting
• Cat bingo
• Cat colouring
• Cat tales

Wear some cat accessories and bring a photo of your favourite cat to share with others if you like!

As seen on Seven Sharp & going viral on TikTok, you're in for a treat with Comedy Hypnotist, Haiming Jiang, bringing his Comedy Hypnosis show to Toitoi Hawkes Bay Arts and Events Centre. Be prepared to laugh hysterically & to take part too, if you're up for it! it's a night of fun!

Haiming combines hypnosis with comedy to entertain the audience while demonstrating the benefits of hypnosis through audience participation. With his unique cultural background and understanding of New Zealand, this is a must-see event for any fun-loving Kiwi interested in hypnosis, offering an enjoyable and exciting experience. Come and find out how this Chinese hypnotist uses hypnosis to both entertain audiences and relax participants.

Experience the hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show where you become the star of the show! If you want/consent - this is a no-pressure scenario!

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.

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'.

This Spring School Holidays 28 September - 13 October, there is heaps happening across the three libraries to keep the kids entertained.

Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!

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.

Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!

Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!

HASTINGS! Join us for the SHHH Silent Disco these school holidays!

Come along to the gallery and get creative with fun, free art activities related to our current exhibitions!

Join us and MC Jesse Mulligan to celebrate the best in business at the NZME Hastings City Celebration Awards 2024!