Taranaki Arts Festival

Taranaki Arts Festival The Taranaki Arts Festival features four festivals over two years, presented by TAFT.

The Taranaki Arts Festival is part of TAFT, a charitable trust that since 1991 has presented world-class events right here in Taranaki. We're dynamic, modern and iconic, our hand is on the pulse of cutting-edge creative energy, enriching the lives of our people and our region.
2021 will see us celebrate 30 years of festivals, a massive achievement for a regional arts organisation and everyone who has been part of our journey so far!

22/08/2025

Kristyl.Neho delivers a powerhouse solo performance in this drama-comedy centred around Jess, a devoted daughter navigating the chaos after her father Karanipa’s passing. As whānau and friends gather at the marae to mourn, tensions simmer, secrets surface, and family dynamics unravel.

Portraying over 30 characters with heart and humour, Neho brings to life the emotional and cultural richness of a tangihanga. Tangihanga is a bold, heartfelt and uniquely Aotearoa story about grief, identity, whānau and the power of community.

👉 Don’t miss this unforgettable journey of laughter, loss, and love - book your tickets now! 🎟️ https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/tangihanga/new-plymouth

If you haven’t heard Wallace live yet, you’re in for a treat! 👏She’s the vocalist in Sola Rosa’s 3-piece band coming to ...
20/08/2025

If you haven’t heard Wallace live yet, you’re in for a treat! 👏

She’s the vocalist in Sola Rosa’s 3-piece band coming to Reimagine!

She’s shared the stage with legends like Rag ‘N’ Bone Man and Morcheeba, and now she’s bringing that same fire right here to Taranaki. Soul, hip-hop, jazz vibes all rolled into one magnetic voice🔥

This is one of those gigs you’ll kick yourself for missing!
🎟 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/sola-rosa/new-plymouth

🌟FATHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY 🌟 We’ve joined forces to give Dad a weekend worth celebrating! A winning combo of laughs, great m...
20/08/2025

🌟FATHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY 🌟

We’ve joined forces to give Dad a weekend worth celebrating! A winning combo of laughs, great music and delicious food and drinks!

PRIZE INCLUDES
🤣 2 tickets to Rhys Mathewson’s 10th Rodeo (Fri 10 Oct, TSB Showplace)
🎶 2 tickets to Li’l Chuck the One Man Skiffle Machine at (Sun 12 Oct, Shining Peak Brewing)
🍽️ $120 1908 At The Club meal voucher
🍺 $120 New Plymouth Club drinks voucher

(valued over $400)

TO ENTER
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👉 Follow Taranaki Arts Festival and New Plymouth Club
🙋Tag a deserving dad (tag as many as you like!)


T&Cs
This competition ends 12pm, 5/9/2025 and the winner will be drawn and announced on the same day. Enter as many times as you like, one tag = one entry. The winner must be over 18 years old. Prize dates are not transferrable. Prize is not transferable for cash. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta.

And just like that… SOLD OUT!🔥 If you’ve got your ticket, you’re one of the lucky ones - this one is gearing up to be a ...
18/08/2025

And just like that… SOLD OUT!🔥 If you’ve got your ticket, you’re one of the lucky ones - this one is gearing up to be a night to remember! 🙌

If you missed out, don’t stress! There’s plenty more live music goodness waiting in our lineup. 🎶

https://reimaginefestival.co.nz/shows/

Where live gig meets live karaoke, and you take the spotlight 🎤Hosted by the charismatic Tom Knowles Music, this is part...
15/08/2025

Where live gig meets live karaoke, and you take the spotlight 🎤

Hosted by the charismatic Tom Knowles Music, this is part acoustic pub singalong, part your chance to be a star. Whether you’re belting out a solo on stage or leading a crowd chorus from your seat, Tom and his trusty guitar have your back. Request your favourite jams, sing your heart out, and turn the venue into your own personal concert.

A curated song list will be available on the night, but don’t be shy to throw a wildcard request his way. GUITAR-AOKE! is your chance to shine, sing, and be part of something unforgettable 🎸🎶

👉 Grab your friends and warm up those vocal cords!
https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/guitar-a-oke/new-plymouth

08/08/2025

….Anything can happen in the dark if you’re not paying attention 🐺

Werewolf is a horror-theatre experience inspired by the classic game of deception. What feels almost like a game by daylight, takes on a whole new life when plunged into the night.

Featuring chilling sound design and a unique immersive style; you can be a fly on the wall or take charge of the situation. However you decide to play it, you will become part of a makeshift community coming together to make it through the night.

What is hiding in the darkness that is making everyone so nervous? Stay safe. Be kind. Trust no one 🤫

The shadows are calling. Get your tickets now before it's too late.

📆 Sat 18 October 6pm & 8pm
📍The Live Lounge at The MOST FM

🎫 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/werewolf/new-plymouth

You’ve been warned! La La Land tickets are flying out the door!🔥2023 was a sell-out, and 2025 is on track to do it again...
07/08/2025

You’ve been warned! La La Land tickets are flying out the door!🔥

2023 was a sell-out, and 2025 is on track to do it again. Get your rave crew together and lock in your tickets now…or risk some serious FOMO!

🎟️ https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/la-la-land/taranaki

Celebrating 25 years as one of Aotearoa’s most enduring musical projects, Sola Rosa brings a three-piece band and his si...
30/07/2025

Celebrating 25 years as one of Aotearoa’s most enduring musical projects, Sola Rosa brings a three-piece band and his signature blend of soul, funk, R&B, jazz, and hip-hop to ReImagine. Led by Andrew Spraggon, Sola Rosa has built a global following for his rich, inventive sound 🌍🎶

Showcasing new tracks from the EP New Tomorrows, along with a taste of what’s to come on the full-length album dropping in 2026, expect this set to be a sonic journey through past, present, and future.

Opening the night is Taranaki five-piece Bush Buds, serving up a sound that’s uniquely Aotearoa, blending laid-back reggae rhythms with the soulful vibes of indie-roots. Late night DJ, Slim Jackson will keep you dancing into the night with his soul & funk beats 🎧🌜

🎟 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/sola-rosa/new-plymouth

Nicola Cheeseman wants her life back. Specifically, the one where she was a 20-something punk goddess fronting The Cherr...
28/07/2025

Nicola Cheeseman wants her life back. Specifically, the one where she was a 20-something punk goddess fronting The Cherry Slits — not a middle-aged woman juggling work, kids, a crumbling marriage, and an ageing dad who’s just moved in.

In this razor-sharp new comedy by Kathryn Burnett, Jodie Rimmer (Sweet Tooth, Friends Like Her) stars as Nicola: armed with a to-do list, a vinyl jumpsuit, and a burning desire to rediscover her mojo 🔥👩‍🎤

💥 A fast, funny and fiercely relatable celebration of reinvention, rebellion and the radical act of putting yourself first.

🎟️ Don’t miss the show that proves it’s never too late to turn up the volume. Book now! https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/nicola-cheeseman-is-back/new-plymouth

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50 Brougham Street
New Plymouth
4340

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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