What’s On in New Plymouth

Sat 5 Sep · The Foreshore Market, St Aubyn Street

A free weekly Saturday market on the grassed area beside the Wind Wand car park, with art and craft stalls, food and coffee.

Sat 5 Sep · Crazy Pumpkin, Stratford

A regular Saturday makers market in Stratford bringing together local craft and produce stallholders.

Sun 6 Sep · Haukai Bistro & Bar

Haukai’s high tea with a Father’s Day twist returns for its fifth year, swapping cucumber sandwiches for a barbecue spread.

Sun 6 Sep · Haukai Bistro & Bar

An evening Father’s Day burger deal at Haukai for anyone who would rather mark the day over dinner than lunch.

Fri 4 Sep · Mike’s Bistro & Taproom

Local artist Cory Brooks takes his Friday night jam session to the public stage, joined by newly formed covers band The Truth.

Fri 4 Sep · Novotel New Plymouth

Local musician Matthew Sagen plays live piano at the Novotel on the first Friday of every month.

Sat 5 Sep · Mike’s Bistro & Taproom

A late Saturday set of dub, ska and roots with hip-hop, soul and funk thrown in.

Sat 5 Sep · Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

The Taranaki Symphony Orchestra is joined by eight music students performing as soloists, following April’s Concerto & Aria Competition.

From Thu 3 Sep · The Vineyard Bistro, Okurukuru

A multi-day exhibition and auction of local artwork at Okurukuru, raising funds for Hospice Taranaki.

Now on · from out of the blue studio gallery, Opunake

A solo craft and object art exhibition by Heidi Monks, continuing this week at the Opunake studio gallery.

Sun 6 Sep · Teresa Goodin Studio

A hands-on Sunday morning workshop exploring the ancient art of incense making with Teresa Goodin.

Fri 4 Sep · Care Cafe

A free afternoon presentation by registered chiropractor Dr Tony Minervino on healing and the nervous system.

Tue 1 Sep · TSB Theatre, TSB Showplace

Now in its fifteenth year, this nationwide live music event puts primary and intermediate school bands on a proper stage.

Wed 9 Sep · Waimanako Support Hub

A public debate with candidates standing in Taranaki ahead of the election.

Fri 11 Sep · Asgard

The central region final of the Raw Comedy Quest, the national competition for new stand-up comedians.

Sat 12 Sep · Mike’s Bistro & Taproom

A late Saturday singer-songwriter set from Paul Martin and his band.

Tue 15 Sep · 4th Wall Theatre

NZTrio brings its chamber music programme to 4th Wall Theatre as part of the Chamber Music New Zealand season.

From Thu 17 Sep · 4th Wall Theatre

A season of Willy Russell’s two-hander stage comedy at 4th Wall Theatre.

Sat 19 Sep · Crowded House

The long-running costumed pub crawl through central New Plymouth, marking International Talk Like a Pirate Day for the twenty-first year.

Sun 20 Sep · Pukekura Park

A guided walk through Pukekura Park looking at its plantings and native species.

Sun 20 Sep · East End Surf Life Saving Club

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

Sun 20 Sep · Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

The New Zealand Doctors’ Orchestra performs a Sunday afternoon concert at the TSB Showplace.

From Fri 25 Sep · TSB Showplace

A family entertainment season presented by NP Partners, running across several days at the TSB Showplace.