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Save the date — the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction for Hastings & Napier Women's Refuge is back for a third year, and i...
06/09/2026

Save the date — the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction for Hastings & Napier Women's Refuge is back for a third year, and it's shaping up to be the best one yet.

Join us on Saturday 19th September in the stunning Assembly Ballroom for a night that's equal parts glamorous and meaningful.

Get dressed up, sip a champagne cocktail, and enjoy canapés on arrival before settling in for three-course fine dining with wine. There'll be live entertainment, some genuinely inspiring speakers, and a live and silent auction with some incredible items up for grabs.

But beyond the glitz, this night is about real impact. Every bit of support helps provide vital services for women, children and male victims of family violence here in Hawke's Bay.

So round up your friends, book a table, and come be part of a very special evening for a cause that matters.

Gala Dinner and Charity Auction for Hastings & Napier Women's Refuge
Sat 19 Sep, 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Toitoi Assembly Ballroom
Tickets available now from our website or your local isite...
https://www.toitoivenues.co.nz/whats-on/event/947852/gala-dinner-and-charity-auction-for-hastings-napier-womens-refuge

Tickets are limited, so don't wait too long

This Monday, join us for Assembly Concert Club: Funk Shui.This special series offers a chance to celebrate the joy of lo...
05/09/2026

This Monday, join us for Assembly Concert Club: Funk Shui.

This special series offers a chance to celebrate the joy of local music, reconnect with the charm and history of the Ballroom and share memories of the space. Gather with your fellow music lovers to appreciate the talent that continues to enrich our region’s cultural heartbeat.

After a brief venture into another space, we're back in the Assembly Ballroom this month; with the wonderful group Funk Shui!

Funk Shui brings together three seasoned Hawke's Bay musicians united by their love of slick grooves, sweet harmonies and good vibes. With fresh takes on funk, soul and pop favourites, their performances have an infectious energy that will have you grooving along, tapping your feet, and humming tunes all the way home.

Father-son duo Caleb and Micah Robinson make up the rhythm section, joined by Natalie Meszaros on keys. Together they combine tight musicianship with the spontaneity and energy that comes from making music with family and good friends.

Graduates of the New Zealand School of Music, both Caleb and Natalie hold Bachelor of Music degrees with First Class Honours in jazz bass and classical piano respectively. Between them they have performed with artists including Little Bushman, Iva Lamkum, Aaradhna, John Psathas, Rodger Fox, Louis Baker, Will Martin and many others.

Whether it's irresistible dance grooves or soulful ballads, on festival stages or in intimate halls, Funk Shui is here to make music that brings joy.

Assembly Concert Club: Funk Shui
Mon 7 Sep, 10:30am - 12:00pm | Toitoi - Assembly Ballroom
Tickets available now from our website or your local isite...
https://www.toitoivenues.co.nz/whats-on/event/944017/assembly-concert-club-funk-shui

HeartStrings is coming to Toitoi, and it's set to be a night full of laughter, music and heart.This is St Joseph's Schoo...
05/09/2026

HeartStrings is coming to Toitoi, and it's set to be a night full of laughter, music and heart.

This is St Joseph's School, Hastings' exciting 2026 production, written and directed by Mr Sean Boston, bringing together students aged 5 to 13 for a story that celebrates friendship, connection, kindness and the relationships that bring us all together.

Expect a fun mix of great music, entertaining performances and plenty of Dad jokes that will have the whole family laughing along. Students will also showcase a range of cultural performances, celebrating the diverse talents and backgrounds within the St Joseph's community. With every student across the school taking part, HeartStrings is a genuine celebration of what young people can achieve when they come together.

Whether you're coming along to cheer on a child, grandchild or friend, or just fancy a great family night out, this one promises to entertain audiences of all ages.

St Joseph's School presents HeartStrings | Toitoi Opera House
Wed 16 Sep, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thu 17 Sep, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Thu 17 Sep, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tickets available now from our website or your local isite...
https://www.toitoivenues.co.nz/whats-on/event/945748/st-josephs-school-presents-heartstrings

Not every creative teen wants the spotlight — some want to run the show. Future Makers welcomes performers, creators and...
04/09/2026

Not every creative teen wants the spotlight — some want to run the show. Future Makers welcomes performers, creators and technicians with free access to shows, backstage experiences, and artist Q&As during the Hawke's Bay Arts Festival Intensive (8-18 October). Show attendance will be outside school hours, making it easy to fit around your studies.

Discover creative career pathways, connect with artists and industry professionals, and experience what happens behind the scenes at a major arts festival.

Whether you're a performer, creator, technician or future changemaker, Future Makers is your chance to be part of Hawke's Bay's vibrant arts community.

Head to our website now to find out more and apply...
https://www.toitoivenues.co.nz/whats-on/future-makers/

Get ready for a night that swings — Pop! goes SWING is coming to Toitoi on Friday 18th September.The James Lowe Big Band...
04/09/2026

Get ready for a night that swings — Pop! goes SWING is coming to Toitoi on Friday 18th September.

The James Lowe Big Band, the Bay's premier jazz orchestra, is bringing together 20 phenomenal musicians for an evening that reimagines your favourite pop and rock classics with a big-band twist. Think powerful horn sections, infectious rhythms and dynamic arrangements that will have the whole room moving.

The night kicks off with a special opening set from the Hawke's Bay Youth Jazz Orchestra — a chance to hear and support the next generation of local jazz talent before the main event.

Then it's over to the James Lowe Big Band, taking you on a journey through some of the biggest hits of the last few decades, from "Mercy" and "Crazy" to "Wonderwall" and beyond, all reimagined through a swing lens. With local vocalists Rachel Griffiths, Sophia Savage and Blair O'Keeffe on the mic, expect performances that are as powerful as they are polished.

Whether you're a die-hard jazz fan, a pop and rock lover, or just after a brilliant night out, this one's for you. And with proceeds supporting the new Hawke's Bay Youth Jazz Orchestra, you'll be backing local music while you're at it.

Friday 18th September, 7:00pm–9:30pm, Toitoi — Opera House. Grab your tickets and come along for a night of swing, style and seriously good music.
https://www.toitoivenues.co.nz/whats-on/event/947031/pop-goes-swing

This weekend Mozart's most loved comedy The Marriage of Figaro comes to Toitoi in a vibrant new production from National...
04/09/2026

This weekend Mozart's most loved comedy The Marriage of Figaro comes to Toitoi in a vibrant new production from National Youth Opera Aotearoa (NYOA).

Bursting with laughs, romance, intrigue, and some of the most beautiful music ever written, The Marriage of Figaro follows Figaro and Susanna as they navigate a whirlwind day of mistaken identities, secret plans, jealous lovers, and comic surprises. More than 230 years after its premiere, Mozart's masterpiece is still one of the world's most entertaining and frequently performed operas.

Limited tickets still available, head to our website to get yours now!

03/09/2026

Let's hear it for the Dads! If it wasn’t for knocking up your Mum, you wouldn't be here - so celebrate the best 2 mins of his life with the best 60 mins of yours - a night of comedy GOLD!

Heath Franklin's Chopper - GOLD
Sun 29 Nov, 6:30pm | Toitoi Opera House
Tickets available now from our website or your local isite...
https://www.toitoivenues.co.nz/whats-on/event/944691/heath-franklins-chopper-gold

Returning for its third year, the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction for Hastings & Napier Women's Refuge will take place o...
02/09/2026

Returning for its third year, the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction for Hastings & Napier Women's Refuge will take place on Saturday 19th September at the stunning Assembly Ballroom, Toitoi: Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Center.

Guests will enjoy canapés and a champagne cocktail on arrival, three-course fine dining, live and silent auctions, live entertainment and inspiring speakers.

Your support of this event will contribute directly to the vital services to women , male victims and their families who are affected by Family Violence here the Hawke's Bay provided by the Hastings & Napier Women’s Refuges, Family VIP Services.

Please email [email protected] to enquire about corporate tables, partnerships, or other ways you can be involved in the event.

Gala Dinner and Charity Auction for Hastings & Napier Women's Refuge
Sat 19 Sep, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tickets available now from our website or your local isite...
https://www.toitoivenues.co.nz/whats-on/event/947852/gala-dinner-and-charity-auction-for-hastings-napier-womens-refuge

This Saturday and Sunday Mozart's most loved comedy The Marriage of Figaro comes to Toitoi in a vibrant new production f...
02/09/2026

This Saturday and Sunday Mozart's most loved comedy The Marriage of Figaro comes to Toitoi in a vibrant new production from National Youth Opera Aotearoa (NYOA).

Bursting with laughs, romance, intrigue, and some of the most beautiful music ever written, The Marriage of Figaro follows Figaro and Susanna as they navigate a whirlwind day of mistaken identities, secret plans, jealous lovers, and comic surprises. More than 230 years after its premiere, Mozart's masterpiece is still one of the world's most entertaining and frequently performed operas.

Whether you are a lifelong opera lover or stepping into an opera for the very first time, The Marriage of Figaro is the perfect place to begin. Funny, clever, romantic, and full of twists and surprises, it explores themes that remain as relevant today as they were in Mozart's time. Love, friendship, independence, ambition, and the challenges of navigating relationships. Performed by some of Aotearoa's most exciting young singers, this production offers a fresh and accessible way to experience one of the world's greatest operas.

Le Nozze di Figaro, an opera by W A Mozart
Sat 5 Sep, 6:30pm - 10:10pm
Sun 6 Sep, 6:30pm - 10:10pm
Tickets available from our website now...

Back with brand new dates! Don't miss Devilskin this October at Toitoi! Released in 2016, Be Like The River debuted at ...
29/08/2026

Back with brand new dates! Don't miss Devilskin this October at Toitoi!

Released in 2016, Be Like The River debuted at #1 on the Official New Zealand Albums Chart, earned Gold certification, and secured the band the Aotearoa Music Award for Best Rock Artist in 2017.

The album cemented Devilskin as one of the country’s most dominant live acts - a reputation they’ve only strengthened over the decade since, notably taking home the People’s Choice Award at the Aotearoa Music Awards just last year.

From their breakout Double Platinum debut We Rise through to their latest #1 album RE-EVOLUTION, the Hamilton quartet have become a defining force in New Zealand rock.

Devilskin - Be Like The River 10th Anniversary Tour
Toitoi - Opera House | Fri 2 Oct, 8:00pm - 11:30pm
Tickets available now from our website or your local isite...
https://www.toitoivenues.co.nz/whats-on/event/936109/devilskin-be-like-the-river-10th-anniversary-tour

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