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the coromandel artbeat spring festival

Pick and choose from a fantastic line up of events over the three months of spring. Discover the creative spirit of the Hauraki Coromandel, and enjoy a multitude of arty events from September to December. Check this program regularly to not miss anything, as new items are added constantly.

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Sun

Aug 24

Belly Dance Classes

Sun, Aug 24 - Sun, Nov 23

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Whitianga, Whitianga

Belly Dance Whitianga

Sun

Aug 31

Fit For an Envelope

Sun, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 26

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thames, Waikato

Thames Art Gallery

Mon

Sep 1

Spring Art Sale

Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 29

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thames, Waikato

Thames Art Gallery

Sat

Sep 13

A Spotlight On Broadway

Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20

07:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Whangamata, Waikato Region

Whangamata Theatre Society

Fri

Sep 19

“The Tuesdays” to Rev-up Kauaeranga Hall

Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 19

Thames, Waikato

Kauaeranga Music

Fri

Sep 19

TE PŪTAKE O TOI KI HAURAKI

Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Sep 19

Thames, Thames

Ngā Pūtake o Toi ki Hauraki

Sat

Sep 20

Thames Ukulele Blast 2025

Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 20

11:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Thames, Waikato Region

Lynn Aro Mitchell

Sat

Sep 20

Calendar Girls - Play by Tim Firth

Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27

07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Thames, Thames

Thames Music And Drama

Sat

Sep 20

Two Week Driving Creek Pottery Experience

Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 4

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Mon

Sep 22

Silent Movies at St George's Church - Thames Music Group

Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 22

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Thames, waikato

Thames Music Group

Tue

Sep 23

School Holiday Art Program at The Creativity Room

Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thames, Thames

The Creativity Room

Fri

Sep 26

Thames Music Group Friday Concert - University of Waikato Student

Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Sep 26

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Thames, Thames

Thames Music Group

Sat

Sep 27

Happy Birthday Donny

Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Sep 27

08:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Thames, Waikato Region

Jessica Paton

Wed

Oct 1

Creators & Makers Festival- Colville

Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 6

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Colville, Waikato

Lena Daze

Thu

Oct 2

THE ORANGE BOX

Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 2

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Coromandel, Coromandel-Colville

Robin Munch

Sat

Oct 4

Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour 2025

Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 12

Coromandel, Coromandel-Colville

Coromandel Open Studios

Sun

Oct 12

Sunday TMG Afternoon Concert Features Zest String Quartet

Sun, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 12

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Thames, Waikato Region

Thames Music Group

Mon

Oct 13

Five Day Production Throwing Course

Mon, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 17

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Tue

Oct 14

8-week Beginners/ Intermediate Pottery Course @ Driving Creek

Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Dec 9

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Tue

Oct 21

Kotare Ceramics official opening.

Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 21

05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Coromandel, Coromandel-Colville

Ashley Thor

Sat

Oct 25

Gallery Opening - Warwick Lidgard

Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 27

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Whitianga, waikato

Warwick Lidgard

Sun

Nov 2

Ngā Kaihanga Uku Returns: To Driving Creek Pottery, Coromandel Town.

Sun, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 9

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Mon

Nov 3

Nga Kaihanga Uku @ Driving Creek: Kūmara Ora with Amelia Blundell

Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 3

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Mon

Nov 3

Nga Kaihanga Uku at Creek: Wheel Throwing with Kaeleb Ngatai

Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 3

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Tue

Nov 4

Nga Kaihanga Uku at Driving Creek: Glazes - Inspiration and Discovery with Karuna Douglas

Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 4

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Wed

Nov 5

Nga Kaihanga Uku @ Driving Creek: Make a Carved Ceramic Roller with Fleur Palmer

Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 5

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Thu

Nov 6

Steampunk The Thames 2025 Festival | Celebrate Your Own Way!

Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 9

Thames, Thames

Steampunk Thames

Thu

Nov 6

Nga Kaihanga Uku at Driving Creek: Pupurangi Pendants – Todd Douglas

Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 6

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Fri

Nov 7

Nga Kaihanga Uku at Driving Creek: Ipu ki te whenua - handbuilt clay vessel to hold placenta or ashes.

Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 7

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Wed

Dec 3

Five Day Kurinuki Workshop at Driving Creek with Elena Renker

Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Sun

Dec 14

The 37th Coromandel Christmas Exhibition

Sun, Dec 14 - Sun, Jan 11

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel

Coromandel Christmas Exhibition

Belly Dance Classes

Sun, Aug 24

04:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Whitianga, Whitianga

Belly Dancing with accessories, all welcome to join in the fun!

Belly Dance Whitianga

Fit For an Envelope

Sun, Aug 31

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thames, Waikato

Thames Art Gallery Members Exhibition

Thames Art Gallery

Spring Art Sale

Mon, Sep 1

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thames, Waikato

Spring Art Sale

Thames Art Gallery

A Spotlight On Broadway

Sat, Sep 13

07:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Whangamata, Waikato Region

A Spotlight on Broadway is a wonderful celebration of song and dance and the newest performance by Whangamata Theatre Society and involves all ages from this community theatre group.

Whangamata Theatre Society

“The Tuesdays” to Rev-up Kauaeranga Hall

Fri, Sep 19

Thames, Waikato

Woven from very diverse threads, The Tuesdays are a band that by the sum of its parts produces a wonderfully unique sound. And are playing on Friday the 12th of September at the iconic Kauaeranga Hall. Come check out this great local band!

Kauaeranga Music

TE PŪTAKE O TOI KI HAURAKI

Fri, Sep 19

Thames, Thames

Te Pūtake O Toi Ki Hauraki is a celebration of our cultural diversity in Hauraki, come along to Goldfields Mall (in the food hall area) from 10-2pm to enjoy the live performances by school kapa haka and other community cultural groups.

Ngā Pūtake o Toi ki Hauraki

Thames Ukulele Blast 2025

Sat, Sep 20

11:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Thames, Waikato Region

Thames Ukulele Blast 2025 hosted by The Ukulettes with guest performer/ tutor/professional musician, Paul Jonson.

Lynn Aro Mitchell

Calendar Girls - Play by Tim Firth

Sat, Sep 20

07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Thames, Thames

Calendar Girls- based on the Miramax motion picture. Performed by the Thames Music and Drama Community Theatre. (MAD)

Thames Music And Drama

Two Week Driving Creek Pottery Experience

Sat, Sep 20

09:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Participants of the 2-week Driving Creek Pottery Experience will delve into the pottery-making process, concentrating on wheel throwing and exploring various decorating techniques, such as using slips suitable for the soda kiln.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Silent Movies at St George's Church - Thames Music Group

Mon, Sep 22

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Thames, waikato

Thames Music Group - Silent Movies at St George's Church

Thames Music Group

School Holiday Art Program at The Creativity Room

Tue, Sep 23

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Thames, Thames

School Holiday Art Program at The Creativity Room—a space where imagination blossoms and creativity is celebrated.

The Creativity Room

Thames Music Group Friday Concert - University of Waikato Student

Fri, Sep 26

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Thames, Thames

Thames Music Group Friday Concert - University of Waikato Student

Thames Music Group

Happy Birthday Donny

Sat, Sep 27

08:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Thames, Waikato Region

Happy Birthday Donny!

Jessica Paton

Creators & Makers Festival- Colville

Wed, Oct 1

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Colville, Waikato

Creators and Makers come together and dispay their creations and give workshops.

Lena Daze

THE ORANGE BOX

Thu, Oct 2

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Coromandel, Coromandel-Colville

Join us for a one-of-a-kind adventure that will transport you into a world of magic.

Robin Munch

Coromandel Open Studios Arts Tour 2025

Sat, Oct 4

Coromandel, Coromandel-Colville

On the first two weekends of October, 34 local artists will open up their studio doors for visitors to come and meet the artists and view and purchase artwork. This is a FREE self-guided tour.

Coromandel Open Studios

Sunday TMG Afternoon Concert Features Zest String Quartet

Sun, Oct 12

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Thames, Waikato Region

Thames Music Group’s September Sunday afternoon concert on Sunday 12th October at 2 pm, features Zest String Quartet.

Thames Music Group

Five Day Production Throwing Course

Mon, Oct 13

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

This intensive production throwing course is designed for potters who want to enhance their speed and accuracy, with special focus on the simple mug—an essential product for any production potter.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

8-week Beginners/ Intermediate Pottery Course @ Driving Creek

Tue, Oct 14

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

The pottery course involves eight 2.5 hour lessons spread over 8 weeks. This pottery course is designed for first-time potters over 12 years of age and caters for experienced students to further develop their skills.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Kotare Ceramics official opening.

Tue, Oct 21

05:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Coromandel, Coromandel-Colville

Official opening of the Ashley Thor's Gallery, Kotare Ceramics Ltd, 21st of October at 5 pm in Coromandel Town, everyone is welcome to attend.

Ashley Thor

Gallery Opening - Warwick Lidgard

Sat, Oct 25

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Whitianga, waikato

Waiari farm gallery, paintings

Warwick Lidgard

Ngā Kaihanga Uku Returns: To Driving Creek Pottery, Coromandel Town.

Sun, Nov 2

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

The rōpū will be at Driving Creek from November 2 - 9, hosting a series of public workshops and talks and opening a major exhibition.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Nga Kaihanga Uku @ Driving Creek: Kūmara Ora with Amelia Blundell

Mon, Nov 3

02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

This workshop explores kūmara as a medium for kōrero and form. Participants will work with clay to create kūmara‑inspired vessels, reflecting on the connections between whenua, kai, and creative practice.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Nga Kaihanga Uku at Creek: Wheel Throwing with Kaeleb Ngatai

Mon, Nov 3

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Learn different throwing techniques on the wheel with Kaeleb Ngatai, who will share his methods for building forms efficiently and creatively. Individual coaching will help you refine your skills whether you’re a beginner or experienced.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Nga Kaihanga Uku at Driving Creek: Glazes - Inspiration and Discovery with Karuna Douglas

Tue, Nov 4

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Using a glaze library of pre‑fired test tiles, participants will be introduced to the world of glaze possibilities. Karuna will demonstrate how to experiment, layer, and understand how glazes interact to achieve unique surfaces and effects.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Nga Kaihanga Uku @ Driving Creek: Make a Carved Ceramic Roller with Fleur Palmer

Wed, Nov 5

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Learn how to make a ceramic roller to emboss your clay creations with beautiful textures and patterns. Fleur will teach carving techniques so you can design your own roller to take home and use in your own studio practice.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Steampunk The Thames 2025 Festival | Celebrate Your Own Way!

Thu, Nov 6

Thames, Thames

Come and join our Delightful Madness at our 10th ANNUAL Steampunk Festival Run over 4 days from the 6-9th November. We offer Fun, Entertainment, Competitions, Dancing, Prancing, Gears and Gadgetry.

Steampunk Thames

Nga Kaihanga Uku at Driving Creek: Pupurangi Pendants – Todd Douglas

Thu, Nov 6

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Starting with pre‑formed blocks of clay, participants will learn the processes of carving away to unveil a beautiful kauri snail shell pendant. Participants will have the time to repeat the process, and are welcome to bring their own shells.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Nga Kaihanga Uku at Driving Creek: Ipu ki te whenua - handbuilt clay vessel to hold placenta or ashes.

Fri, Nov 7

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Create a hand-built ipu whenua/puehu (unfired) or alternatively explore whenua landscapes. Rhonda will guide you through shaping forms that carry connection to land and whakapapa.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

Five Day Kurinuki Workshop at Driving Creek with Elena Renker

Wed, Dec 3

Coromandel Town, Coromandel-Colville

Known for her expressive and intuitive approach to clay, Elena will guide participants through the traditional Japanese technique of Kurinuki, or hand-carving pots from solid blocks of clay. This workshop is designed for potters of all levels.

Driving Creek Railway and Potteries

The 37th Coromandel Christmas Exhibition

Sun, Dec 14

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Coromandel Town, Coromandel

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 and craft by local Coromandel artists.

Coromandel Christmas Exhibition

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the coromandel artbeat spring festival

Pick and choose from a fantastic line up of events over the three months of spring. Discover the creative spirit of the Hauraki Coromandel, and enjoy a multitude of arty events from September to December. Check this program regularly to not miss anything, as new items are added constantly.

Pick and choose from a fantastic line up of events over the three months of spring. Discover the creative spirit of the Hauraki Coromandel, and enjoy a multitude of arty events from September to December. Check this program regularly to not miss anything, as new items are added constantly.

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