Fiesta of Lights
14 Dec 2019 (Sat) - 5 Jan 2020 (Sun)
Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds
There's so much more to see at the 21st anniversary celebration. Dazzling light displays scattered along a tree-lined trail are surrounded by thousands of sparkling fairy lights. Started in 1998 our holiday light event has grown in size and offers a fun experience for young and old.
New Year's eve sees plenty of fun for the whole family with dress up party, music and a fireworks display.
There's a free obstacle course, giant slide, bouncies and kiddies party train. Food trucks serving hot dogs, chips, mini donuts, drinks, chop suey and pork buns all at reasonable prices.
Lots of fun for the whole family this summer.
Summer Solstice with Shapeshifter
20 Dec 2019 (Fri)
Hawke's Bay Racing Centre
Presented by ZM, the inaugural ‘Summer Solstice’ concert takes place on Friday December 20th at the iconic Hawke’s Bay Racing Centre.
Featuring award winning kiwi acts, headlined by Shapeshifter and support Sunshine Sound System plus more acts to be announced. Expect the very best in live entertainment and local hospitality, set within the surrounds of an iconic Hawke’s Bay venue. Get your friends together and kick off a memorable summer in Hawke’s Bay.
Boxing Day Festival 2019
26 Dec 2019 (Thu)
Cape Estate
Iconic to the Hawke’s Bay social calendar, the annual Boxing Day Festival returns to Cape Estate in 2019 after another sold-out festival in 2018.
The festival delivers the very best in Hawke’s Bay hospitality and entertainment drawing together family and friends in an open-air garden stage setting to bring you a memorable summer occasion.
A festival the whole family can enjoy with designated kid zones.
Summer Festival Hastings Races
1 Jan 2020 (Wed)
Hastings Racecourse
A stunning setting, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic live entertainment - this is summer NZ!
Treat the whole gang to classic summer memories and smiles with a fun-filled day out trackside at the Interislander Summer Festival at Hastings Racecourse.
Escape with friends and family to enjoy an unforgettable day on-course with live music, great food and drink, free kids entry and entertainment, and exciting racing action.
Bridge Pa Wine Festival
18 Jan 2020 (Sat)
Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District
If you are a wine lover or simply enjoy a good day out, then this is for you!
Back for the sixth year in a row, seven wineries in the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District of Hawke's Bay, are once again coming together to run the Bridge Pa Wine Festival.
The wineries involved are Abbey Estate, Alpha Domus, Ash Ridge, Oak Estate, Paritua, Red Metal and Sileni.
Follow their Facebook Page Below for more details.
Outfield Festival 2020
8 Feb 2020 (Sat)
Te Awanga Downs
Outfield Festival is a brand new festival offering in New Zealand.
Establishing itself in the beachside settlement of Te Awanga, with it's thriving arts and crafts community, surf for days, and an abundance of wineries. This festival promises to be a celebration of music, food, arts and community, all delivered with sunny Hawke's Bay spirit, and a strong focus on sustainability and environmentally friendly festival practices. The headliner act is Ladi6! So it's going to be a good one.
Upcoming Events in Hastings
Hawke's Bay Farmers Market
Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds
In town on a Sunday?
Why not take a bit of Hastings home with a visit to the Hawke's Bay Farmers Market. Held every Sunday 8.30am - 12.30pm at the Hawke's Bay A & P Showgrounds, you'll discover the diverse range of fresh produce and genuine artisan products grown and produced in Hawke’s Bay.
