What’s On in New Plymouth

Wed 16 Sep · Hempton Hall, Ōkato

A weekly community market at Hempton Hall in Ōkato with local seedlings, baking and crafted creations.

Thu 17 Sep · Haukai Bistro & Bar

A one-night, five-course dinner at Haukai Bistro & Bar revisiting the flavours of Toret.

Sat 19 Sep · Crowded House

A pirate-themed pub crawl through New Plymouth that has run every year since 2005, setting off from Crowded House.

Sat 19 Sep · The Foreshore, St Aubyn Street

A free Saturday market on the grass by the Wind Wand with food, coffee, art and craft stalls and games for the kids.

Sun 20 Sep · Huatoki Plaza

Sunday morning market in the CBD with fresh local produce, baking and live music from local artists.

Sun 20 Sep · Ngāmotu Beach

More than 50 stalls of gifts, art, fashion, crafts, coffee and hot food on the beachfront at Ocean View Parade.

Tue 15 Sep · 4th Wall Theatre

NZTrio bring their Chamber Music New Zealand touring programme to the 4th Wall Theatre.

Thu 17 – Sun 20 Sep · 4th Wall Theatre

Willy Russell's two-hander about a hairdresser and her disillusioned tutor, directed by Lindsey Rusling with Loren Armstrong and Chris Green.

Until Sat 19 Sep · The Vineyard Bistro, Okurukuru

A fundraising art exhibition and auction for Hospice at Okurukuru, closing at the end of this week.

Sun 20 Sep · Theatre Royal, TSB Showplace

The New Zealand Doctors' Orchestra performs an afternoon concert at the Theatre Royal.

Fri 18 Sep · Mike's Bistro & Taproom

Warkworth-based musician Kenny Luond plays a country set at Mike's.

Sat 19 Sep · Mike's Bistro & Taproom

Pip Payne and Richard Klein bring a night of blues to the taproom.

Sun 20 Sep · Stadium Taranaki

Taranaki host Southland with a half-time eating contest and a Matahio Family Zone running face painting, cornhole and giveaways.

Fri 18 Sep · Care Cafe

A hands-on introduction to Ortho-Bionomy self-care techniques at the Care Cafe.

Sun 20 Sep · East End Surf Life Saving Club

A collaborative clean-up across the region, based at the East End Surf Life Saving Club.

Sun 20 Sep · Pukekura Park

Teresa Goodin leads a free guided walk through the plantings of Pukekura Park.

Fri 18 Sep · Asgard

A full-length musical improvised on the spot with no script and no plan.

Thu 17 Sep · The Rooftop Bar

A guided painting session recreating Banksy's Heart Balloons, no experience needed.

From Wed 23 Sep · 4th Wall Theatre

The 4th Wall season of Willy Russell's comedy-drama continues into the following week.

Fri 25 Sep – Sun 4 Oct · TSB Showplace

An immersive family light and sound experience taking over TSB Showplace across the school holidays.

Fri 25 Sep · Mike's Bistro & Taproom

A folk set from Daniel Bowers-Mason at Mike's.

Sat 26 Sep · Community House

A travelling wool and craft pop-up stopping in New Plymouth for the afternoon.

Sat 26 Sep · Spotswood College

A multilingual choral concert staged at Spotswood College.

Sat 26 Sep · Mike's Bistro & Taproom

The Hick Family Jug Band play a late covers set at the taproom.