Planning what’s on in Napier? Explore heritage parades, waterfront festivals, gallery nights and match days across the Hawke’s Bay. Our guide highlights signature dates and community favourites so you can enjoy the best events in Napier at an easy pace. Stay with Scenic Hotel Te Pania near the waterfront and city centre for short walks, relaxed dining and smooth evenings out.

Napier Urban Farmers Market

Every Saturday
Clive Square, Napier
Explore a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, eggs, pickles and preserves and more

Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market

Every Sunday
Tōmoana Showgrounds, Hastings
Explore a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, eggs, pickles and preserves and more

Skyscrapers to Toast Racks

Now  – 6 September 2026
MTG Hawke’s Bay
This free exhibition celebrates the bold geometry, craftsmanship, and global influences of the Art Deco era that shaped Hawke’s Bay’s distinctive architectural and design identity after the 1931 earthquake

Robin White: Tuituia | Something Is Happening Here

30 May – 19 July 2026
Hawke’s Bay Museum
A retrospective of Dame Robin White’s work explores over 50 years of art shaped by Aotearoa and the Pacific, reflecting people, place, and cultural connection across her career

Street Eats

3 – 24 June 2026
Various Locations around Napier CBD
Street Eats brings a rotating lineup of local eateries to Napier CBD for quick, affordable street-style lunches, with a variety of warming dishes served midweek

Hayley Sproull – Sproull On The Prowl

5 June 2026
Toitoi – Opera House
Hayley Sproull brings her sharp wit and unfiltered humour to the stage, unpacking a year of chaotic, off‑the‑rails adventures in a no‑holds‑barred comedy show for grown‑ups only

Winter Deco

17 – 19 June 2026
Napier
Winter Deco Weekend is a stylish mid‑winter celebration in Napier, inviting visitors to dress up and enjoy the glamour, fashion, and atmosphere of the Art Deco era over a cosy three‑day festival

Women’s Lifestyle Expo 2026

27 – 28 June 2026
Pettigrew Green Arena, Napier
The Hawke’s Bay Women’s Lifestyle Expo brings together over 100 exhibitors for a weekend of shopping, pampering, food, and entertainment—perfect for a fun girls’ day out

Ben Hurley & Justine Smith

4 July 2026
The Cabana, Napier
Join two of New Zealand’s best known comedians for a night of laughs

The Bubble Spectacular

9 July 2026
Napier Municipal Theatre
The Bubble Spectacular starring Dr Hubble is a fun-filled, interactive family show packed with incredible bubble tricks, laughter, and magical moments that will delight all ages

Alan Davies

7 August 2026
Napier Municipal Theatre
Alan Davies brings his Think Ahead tour to New Zealand, marking his first visit in over a decade

Urban Wine Walk

29 August 2026
Three Wise Birds Pavilion
Join over 300 wine lovers and explore the coolest venues, taste local wine, and meet winemakers on this self-guided tour

Hawkes Bay Yoga Festival

29 August – 30 August 2026
Napier Conference Centre, Napier
View website | Accommodation deal for attendees

Spring Fling Central Hawkes Bay

Various dates throughout September and October 2026
The Spring Fling is a series of standout events throughout September and October capturing the essence of springtime in Central Hawke’s Bay!
Various locations in Hawkes Bay
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Harvest Hawke’s Bay

21 November 2026
Tuki Tuki Valley
A one-day showcase of Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand’s Food and Wine Country
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Horse of the Year (2027)

March 2027 (Date TBC)
Heretaunga Hastings
New Zealand’s premier equestrian event.

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