Arts, Culture & Heritage

Hawke's Bay Arts Festival

Showcasing work across a range of disciplines, this is a Festival that encourages range, versatility, and a space for reflection.

No two seasons of the HBAF have been the same. The continuous thread though, is that the Festival is an important space for artists and audiences to come together, engage and create unique cultural experiences. The power of us seeing the world through the lens of art, as a community, cannot be underestimated.

Stay tuned for details of the next Festival programme

Set to return in 2025 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival, excitement is brimming and the creative juices are flowing!

Featuring international acts and Aotearoa's finest talent, the festival offers a collective of experiences that include theatre, comedy, dance, music, literature, storytelling, family fun, creative living and lasting memories.

Performers are encouraged to register their interest in the 2025 festival.

Tickets and event information 

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