What’s On in New Plymouth

Thu 10 – Sun 13 Sep · The Vineyard Bistro, Okurukuru

A free-entry exhibition and auction of more than 130 works by Taranaki artists, raising funds for Hospice Taranaki.

Fri 11 Sep · CityWestChurch

A daytime concert of songs drawn from the stage and screen repertoire.

Daily to 11 Oct · Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

An exhibition exploring sound, signal and feedback, on display at the Govett-Brewster.

Daily to 15 Nov · Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

A current Govett-Brewster exhibition running through to mid-November.

Daily to 15 Nov · Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

An Open Window project posing a question about arts funding and fossil fuel sponsorship.

Fri 11 Sep · Mike’s Bistro & Taproom

A return night of harmony-driven covers at Mike’s Bistro & Taproom.

Sat 12 Sep · Mike’s Bistro & Taproom

Singer-songwriter Paul Martin plays a full band set on Saturday night.

Sat 12 Sep · The Foreshore Market, New Plymouth

New Plymouth’s weekly waterfront market of local growers, makers and food stalls.

Thu 10 Sep · Peggy Gordon’s Celtic Bar

A guided painting session working through a peony bouquet, with a drink in hand.

Final days to Wed 9 Sep · Len Lye Centre Cinema

The national film festival wraps up its New Plymouth season at the Len Lye Centre Cinema, with titles including Sheep in the Box, Out of the Blue, 100 Nights of Hero and Rose of Nevada.

Fri 11 Sep · Asgard

The central region final of the Raw Comedy Quest, with new stand-up acts competing for a place at the national final.

Wed 9 Sep · Waimanako Support Hub

Candidates take questions from the floor at this New Plymouth election debate.

Tue 8 Sep · Emergency Response Training Centre

A one-day refresher course for electrical workers, also running at West Baptist Church on the same day.

Tue 15 Sep · 4th Wall Theatre

NZTrio bring their expanded line-up to New Plymouth for a Chamber Music New Zealand concert.

From Thu 17 Sep · 4th Wall Theatre

Willy Russell’s two-hander about a hairdresser and her tutor opens for a season at 4th Wall Theatre.

Thu 17 Sep · Haukai Bistro & Bar

A guest takeover night at Haukai Bistro & Bar.

Fri 18 Sep · Asgard

A fully improvised musical comedy built from audience suggestions.

Sat 19 Sep · Crowded House

The long-running Talk Like a Pirate Day pub crawl sets off from Crowded House for its 21st year.

Sun 20 Sep · Stadium Taranaki

Taranaki’s next NPC home fixture, against Southland at Stadium Taranaki.

Sun 20 Sep · TSB Showplace

The New Zealand Doctors’ Orchestra performs at the Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace.

Sun 20 Sep · Pukekura Park

A guided walk through Pukekura Park looking at its plantings and botanical collections.

Sun 20 Sep · East End Surf Life Saving Club

A community beach clean-up starting from the East End Surf Life Saving Club.

25 Sep – 4 Oct · TSB Showplace

A ten-day interactive light and sound experience taking over the TSB Showplace.