Hawke's Bay Events

About Ahuriri

Ahuriri is a charming waterfront village in Napier's vibrant entertainment quarter. A short 5 minute drive from the Napier CBD and 10 minutes from the airport. The area is steeped in history, being one of the earliest settled areas of Napier.

Today, Ahuriri offers everything from a swimming beach and an extensive seaside boardwalk to many waterfront cafes and bars, art galleries and boutique stores.

Summer Sessions

14 Summer Sessions at Abbey for the Summer season!
- Professor Dynamite & The Banditos with Willie D and Margot on the vocals and Guitar.
- Ian Munro - international class live performer and recording artist.
- Akina Vinyl Society spinning some vinyl.
- The Pukes ukhelele rock band.

Kickback and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while sipping away on some of our boutique wines and beers in the vines.

Bridge Pa Wine Festival

Eight Wineries in the Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District of Hawke's Bay, are once again coming together to run the Fourth Annual Bridge Pa Wine Festival. All wineries will be connected by Hop On/Hop Off Buses, allowing attendees to visit multiple wineries and enjoy a wide range of wine experiences. Each Winery has different offerings of Wine, Food, and Music.

The wineries involved are Abbey Estate, Alpha Domus, Ash Ridge, Ngatarawa, Oak Estate, Paritua, Red Metal and Sileni.

Saturday 20th January, 10am-6pm @ Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District. 

Church Road Live Summer Sessions 2018

Church Road is excited to be hosting some of Hawkes Bay's finest acoustic acts this summer. Relax in our park-like grounds, enjoy a glass of Church Road wine and one of our delicious platters or cheeseboards, while you're entertained by our local talent.
Vagabond Jacks Food Truck will be joining us with his healthy, tasty treats from around the globe. Our restaurant will also be operating a full a la carte menu should you wish to dine indoors before heading out to enjoy the entertainment and Hawke's Bay sunshine. Church Road wine and a selection of beverages will be available for purchase. Complimentary water will also be available.

Sun 28th January 2018 , 12pm-4.30pm
Sun 18th February 2018, 12pm-4.30pm
Sun 11th March 2018, 12pm-4.30pm

at Church Road Winery, Taradale. 

Fat Freddy's Drop

This summer Fat Freddy's Drop will tour their high octane shows across the homeland to hand picked locations, combing vineyards and beaches to festivals and valleys. It's also a chance to experience songs off the band's upcoming new album. They've road tested two new songs already on a stupendous tour to England and Europe through June and July and committed to studio lockdown until the New Zealand tour.

Saturday 3rd Feb 2018, 6pm onwards at Black Barn Vineyards, Havelock North. 

Ben Water's - Lifting the Blues

Jools Holland described Ben as being one of the best pianists of all time. Ben is proud to count many of the legends of boogie-woogie and rock 'n roll his colleagues and friends, having played alongside Jerry lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and The Rolling Stones to name but a few!

Providing support is Cousin Leonard from Australia, an alt-folk, soul, pop band who have performed with Bob Dylan and The Beach Boys.

Saturday 10th Feb 2018 @ Black Barn Vineyards -Havelock North.

Sunday Session 4 - The Inquiry

Tremains Art Deco Festival 2018

If you have never been to the Tremains Art Deco Festival before there are a few things you need to know - the first thing being you are about to enter a world of unique and incredible experiences. There is so much to do and see: whether dancing at a concert, admiring the vintage cars, watching the vintage aircraft displays, or just taking in the fashion. No matter where you go or what you do, the atmosphere is electric! As you walk down the street you will be greeted by strangers, complimented on your attire, and made to feel welcome. There is simply nothing else like it!

Weds 14th Feb 2018 - Sunday 18th Feb 2018.

Programme available here.

Blind Boy Paxton

Blind Boy Paxton is the living embodiment of the true blues in the 21st Century, but plays it all in the true songster tradition - ragtime, hokum, old time, French reels, Appalachian mountain music, blues and lots more.
The multi-instrumentalist has earned a reputation for transporting audiences back to the 1920s and making them wish they could stay.
He sings and plays the banjo, guitar, piano, fiddle, harmonica, Cajun accordion, and the bones. He has the eerie ability to transform traditional jazz, blues, folk, and country into the here and now, and make it real

Saturday 17th February 2018 7pm-10pm at Black Barn Winery, Havelock North.

It is a wonderful setting for relaxing or socialising. It's also the perfect playground for active people, with regular fishing, sailing and diving trips all setting out from Ahuriri. The newly improved Rotary walkway stretches from Bay View right down to Clive - a fantastic bike trip, run or walk.

Please click here for the local walking and cycling track.

Visit www.ahuriri.co.nz for more details.