creative coromandel artbeat festival

Nau mai, haere mai. Discover and enjoy the creative, natural spirit of the Coromandel Peninsula at the Coromandel artbeat Spring Festival from 1 September to 12 December 2023. 

 

Here on the Coromandel Peninsula, art is at the heart of our communities. We want to celebrate and share this creativity with you during this three-month festival.

DISCOVER OUR FESTIVAL!

 

Kicking off in September and running until 12th December, we have drawn together all the creative events, exhibitions, workshops, galleries, open studios and performances that are happening around the Coromandel Peninsula.

Come and explore the diverse range of events on offer and take a scenic journey to off-the-beaten-track places where you can immerse yourself in a different art experience.

Enjoy the laidback pace of the Coromandel and our beautiful scenery where you will discover insight into the lives of our local artists and creatives living here.

2

Nov 2025

11:00 AM
The rōpū will be at Driving Creek from November 2 - 9, hosting a series of public workshops and talks and opening a major exhibition. Ahi Kaa exhibition will run till 28th of Feb 2026 in…

14

Dec 2025

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
The 37th Coromandel Christmas Exhibition opens at Hauraki House on Sunday 14 December at 5.30 and runs until 11 January 2026. A popular local group show packed full of a wide selection of art…

24

Jan 2026

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
The 10th Annual Harcourts ART Challenge 2026 featuring artists from around the region

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THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of funding bodies, local businesses, philanthropists and our patrons. Ngā mihi nui to our supporters.

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