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Hawke's Bay Arts Festival

Step out of the ordinary and feel something real at the Hawke's Bay Festival.
8 - 18 October 2026

Experience ten days of unforgettable live performance, storytelling, music, movement and art across Hawke's Bay.

Do You Love Music? Theatre? Dance? Stories That Stay With You?

This year’s programme brings together artists from Hawke’s Bay, Aotearoa and around the world, alongside some of the biggest headline acts in the Festival’s history. From world-class circus and live music to theatre, comedy, family experiences and visual arts, there’s no better time to gather with friends and whānau and experience something together.

Explore the programme and book tickets here. Book in-person at the Hastings or Havelock North iSITES. 

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