Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Hastings. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Hastings for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Hastings too.
Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Hastings.
## Art Events in Hastings - **Event Name**: Hawke's Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2026 - **Description**: It’s a war of words with only one winner. A selection of the bravest and best regional spoken word poets bare their souls, competing to win the hearts and minds of randomly selected, completely unqualified judges. Each competitor braves the stage, sharing - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 46 - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/hawkes-bay-te-matau-a-māui-poetry-slam-2026/200030546770145 - **Venue**: Arts Inc. Heretaunga - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81MTBjNmE4MzdjZmE0NDY3NDc1M2EwYjJmMGE0YWNmNDY0YjFjOTk0ZDNiMzIwNzk4MDg4Nzg4YzZhMGQ5ZjMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODY0ODc3Mg.avif - **Categories**: art, literary-art, spoken-word, contests - **Event Name**: Art for Tots - **Description**: Art for Tots is a fun art-making experience for under-fives, which takes inspiration from current exhibitions at the Gallery, as well as from the environment and wider community. Play and creativity is encouraged by the Gallery's Education Team with playf - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri Oct 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/art-for-tots/200030657585212 - **Venue**: 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy80YWFhMDIxMDU5OTE2YmM0YmU4MGRjOTcxMGFjNWE1NzIxZjRiN2QwYTNmNzE2MzZiNGUzYmY2ZTk5MDhiNmZkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDExMzAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODg1MDc5NzI.avif - **Categories**: art, exhibitions, first-friday, storytelling - **Event Name**: Make at the Gallery - **Description**: Make at the Gallery is a monthly art programme for people living with dementia and rest home residents along with their family members, caregivers, and support workers. Each session offers a simple, hands-on art activity inspired by the Gallery’s exhibit - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 11 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/make-at-the-gallery/200030240529455 - **Venue**: 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy81MGI1ODU2NmYxYTY0ZjQ3OGU0NjQ2YTQxMGU0ZTY0MjM0Y2FjNWMzZDg2NmQ0ZWIzOTkyNDRlNGI0YjliOWVkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2U4ZDhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM4Mzg2MA.avif - **Categories**: art, workshops, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Meet Me at the Gallery: Guided Talk - **Description**: Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Meet Me at the Gallery - a relaxed and insightful session led by a member of the Gallery team. Each month, we’ll explore a different exhibition, artist, or theme, offering a closer look at the ideas and stor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/meet-me-at-the-gallery-guided-talk/200030207871032 - **Venue**: 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy81MjJiZGM0Mjk4MzZmYWQyMDJhYWUwMDQzNWRhYjFiYWE5NWYxOTlkMWQ3OGRhYzgwMjcyYTY0NDlkMGYyMTU3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDkwOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4MjkyNzIzMg.avif - **Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Artists’ Talk: Miria Pohatu and Leanne Morrison - **Description**: Nau mai haere mai to a floor talk with exhibiting artists Miria Pohatu (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Kahungunu) and Leanne Morrison, exploring their newly commissioned works presented in Gwen Malden Te Matau-a-Māui Art Commissions. Pohatu and Morris - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 71 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 am (+13:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/artists-talk-miria-pohatu-and-leanne-morrison/200030380383726 - **Venue**: 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZGZiZWIxM2MxN2M4OTM1MTliOWU0ZGQzNDEyMmM1OWJjYWFkMzUwNWM2ODY3NjM4OGZkYzIzNWYzNjI1MTdiMi1yaW1nLXcxMTcwLWg1MDQtZGNkOGQ4ZDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODc4NjMwNjY.avif - **Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Event Name**: Wine Country Quilts Exhibition 2027 - **Description**: 🎉 Wine Country Quilts 2027 – A Celebration of Creativity! 🎉 We’re delighted to share the dates for our next Wine Country Quilts Exhibition! 🗓 9–11 April 2027 📍 Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre Get ready for a vibrant weekend filled with inspi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 131 - **Date**: Fri Apr 09 2027 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 11 2027 at 04:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/wine-country-quilts-exhibition-2027/200029613617622 - **Venue**: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDdhYTgyM2Y1NzlkZGVjOWRhMTcwYmFhNzI0NTI2NWUwZmUyZDg4Nzc0ZjY1ZmQ3Y2I5ZTQ4MzBlMjA0MDg4Ni1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxMjkxLWRjMjgxODE4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg3MTEwODk0.avif - **Categories**: exhibitions, art ## Trending Events in Hastings - **Event Name**: Howden Insurance Mile Raceday - **Description**: Colliers Hawke's Bay Spring Racing Carnival And it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable occasion - and it's not just for racing enthusiasts! Whether you're there for the thrilling racing, the fashion, Ladies' Day, or simply to enjoy a fantastic day out w - **Venue**: 300 Prospect Road , Hastings, New Zealand 4122 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a4f3ed2d1d70f0df799baba3828dbadf89261b0c7965209002be9715dc0154da-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081838-gmir?v=1788170106 - **Event Name**: Livamol Classic Raceday - **Description**: IT’S BACK! The 2026 Colliers Hawke's Bay Spring Racing Carnival is back, bringing the excitement of spring racing to Hawke's Bay with the spectacular finale of the Hawke's Bay Triple Crown – the Group 1 Livamol Classic. Dress to impress and gather your - **Venue**: 300 Prospect Road , Hastings, New Zealand 4122 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/428002ba5f2356b1ad68fae38b222fc05702114ba0d53b626956fc9c29d5ac12-rimg-w1200-h675-dc081838-gmir?v=1788170056 - **Event Name**: Mitre 10 MEGA Ride in a Truck 2026 - **Description**: Mitre 10 Mega Ride in a Truck day gives children an opportunity to take a ride in a big rig, and help raise funds for the Little Elm CharityAbout this EventMitre 10 MEGA Ride in a Truck Day - **Venue**: Kenilworth Rd - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4278abc0167da552f519f7a99a681b4ae428da974c13957123632660898b2c44-rimg-w1200-h540-dc3888c8-gmir.jpg?v=1786864220 - **Event Name**: Sonic Boom - A Family Concert Experience┃HAWKES BAY - **Description**: Introducing SONIC BOOM! After SELL OUT shows in the upper North Island - we are hitting the road and heading to Hawkes Bay! A high-energy live concert experience delivering the ultimate family night out! SONIC BOOM brings the excitement of a real rock co - **Venue**: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0a6a009f5249430986a1c343af342d738491a30652588f9d5564dbb58497598d-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1787716974 - **Event Name**: Machine de Cirque - **Description**: Bursting in from Québec, Canada, five internationally acclaimed contemporary circus performers are making their Australasian premiere right here in Hawke’s Bay. This family-friendly show follows five quirky characters who find themselves alone in an unce - **Venue**: Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9600d6979db63f336557691c95ed3c3082fa74fc2c832cb23a62d22b52bf41a6-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1789799766 - **Event Name**: Mitre 10 MEGA Ride in a Truck Day - **Description**: Mitre 10 Mega Ride in a Truck day gives children an opportunity to take a ride in a big rig, and help raise funds for the Little Elm Charitable Trust. This is a good, fun family event now in its 31st year. Convoys of trucks depart from Mitre 10 MEGA Napi - **Venue**: Hawke's Bay A&P Society - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2d5af1a1e4a47e7f402c43f5ab873b6246ae66835b32b92029058b7c5ce3a85a-rimg-w1200-h540-dc3888c8-gmir?v=1789799792 - **Event Name**: Spooky Planet - **Description**: Splash Planet is turning spooky again for Halloween! Event Details: Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October 4 - 8pm Arrive any time before 7pm. Last entry 7pm Best suited for kids up to approx. 14 years of age. Admission Tickets; Tickets $10 per person (adul - **Venue**: 1001 Grove Road, Hastings, New Zealand 4122 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/0b9802766c5a040522b258f89851f28e3f43aca3d4427a83254e1eaad519649f-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080828-gmir?v=1789799782 - **Event Name**: Mend & Mingle - **Description**: Learn creative and practical ways to give your favourite clothes a longer life. Join Natalie from Love Not Landfill and explore techniques including visible mending, garment repair, and clothing restoration. No sewing experience is needed. There a - **Venue**: 204 Warren St S, Hastings, New Zealand 4122 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7863cc17889859c7782bb957362df2685cc85d1b8f83612ecd0e188f30c812f6-rimg-w1200-h675-dcb8b8b8-gmir?v=1789799752 - **Event Name**: Harcourts Hawke's Bay Women's Tri - **Description**: Great things happen when women tri! The Harcourts HB Women's Triathlon is created by and proudly supports the Heretaunga Women's Centre. This event is about celebrating goals, challenges, and the incredible support you find along the way. Whether you've n - **Venue**: Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/51e34d51a5418dd3f3b462dd490c3d7c4d300d4859f43a87378ca81fdfbdd8ea-rimg-w800-h600-dcf8a8c8-gmir?v=1787301550 ## Browse Art Events by Date - [Art Events Today in Hastings](https://allevents.in/hastings/art--today) - [Art Events This Weekend in Hastings](https://allevents.in/hastings/art--this-weekend) - [Art Events in September in Hastings](https://allevents.in/hastings/art--september) - [Art Events in October in Hastings](https://allevents.in/hastings/art--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Art events in Hastings? - **A:** Hawke's Bay Te Matau-a-Māui Poetry Slam 2026 (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 07:00 pm at Arts Inc. Heretaunga), Art for Tots (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 10:00 am at 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122), Make at the Gallery (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122), Meet Me at the Gallery: Guided Talk (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122), Artists’ Talk: Miria Pohatu and Leanne Morrison (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 11:00 am at 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122). - **Q**: How can I find Art events in Hastings? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Hastings on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Hastings? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Hastings? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Hastings include Arts Inc. Heretaunga, 201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand 4122, Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Hastings? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Hastings include Common Poets Society, Hastings Art Gallery - Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga, Wine Country Quilts. - **Q**: Are there any online Art events available? - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Hastings? - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Hastings. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/fa/62c63e1af3495c9493152cf57d2048/art.png ## Arts events from nearby cities - [Arts events in Havelock North](https://allevents.in/havelock-north/art) - [Arts events in Napier](https://allevents.in/napier-hb/art)