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A concert by highly acclaimed and award winning Breton harpist and singer, Kevin Le Pennec, on 20 March saw a small but really keen audience turnout at the Monkey House Lounge and Cabaret.

The much-loved Whangamatā Arts Trail returns for Easter, promising a vibrant weekend of creativity, connection, and discovery across the community. With 10 unique hubs open to the public, this year’s trail invites locals and visitors alike to step inside studios, gardens, and pop-up exhibition spaces.

“What the hell is going on? There are all these people painting everywhere!” was heard countless times on Saturday, February 28th. While some passers-by just had a curious peek at the artists in the heart of the Grahamstown market, others were on a mission—tracking 38 artists from the War Monument in the hills down to the waterfront.

Open studios: 7-8-9 & 14-15-16 March 2026
This year, the event proudly marks its 20th anniversary. Check out the work of more than 50 talented local artists.

In 2026, Mercury Bay Art Escape proudly marks its 20th anniversary. It has grown into the Eastern Coromandel’s premier arts event, showcasing the work of more than 50 talented local artists.

We are the friends that make, we are making friends. An exhibition of new work from two amazing creative powerhouses, 14-22 Feb, Hauraki House Gallery, Kapanga/ Coromandel

Dub in the Valley is an outdoor reggae soundsystem gathering held at the historic Kauaeranga Valley Hall, Thames, to celebrate Waitangi Day and Bob Marley’s Birthday!