Events » Current Events
Paleontologist for a Day
Tuesday 23 September | 10.00am - 11.00am
EVENT AT CAPACITY AND WAITLIST CLOSED.
Volcanologist for a Day
Tuesday 23 September | 1.00pm - 2.00pm
EVENT AT CAPACITY AND WAITLIST CLOSED.
Brooke Fransen - Live in Concert
Saturday 27 September | 7.00pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music in the stunning surrounds of the Whirinaki Whare Taonga Theatre on Friday, September 27.
The Orange Box
Monday 29 September | 1pm
Step outside the box where true magic unfolds, with circus acts, intricate puppet craftsmanship, juggling and enchanting illusions.
Silent Movies Live
Wednesday 1 October | 1.00pm
Pianist David Selfe and percussionist Jeremy Fitzsimons add live musical accompaniment to two silent Charlie Chaplin films.
Sunday Strum
Sunday 5 October | 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam session.
Lunchtime Live!
Tuesday 7 October | 1.00pm
Lunchtime concerts performed by the students of Te Kōkī—The New Zealand School of Music.
Well Made Craft Festival 2025
Saturday 11 October | 10.00am - 2.00pm
Join us for a day full of creativity and craftmanship!
Applications to become a stallholder for 2025 are now open.
Painting Everlasting Flowers Workshop
Saturday 11 October | 10.00am - 12.00pm
Create a beautiful vase of everlasting flowers while exploring a variety of techniques using acrylic paint and modelling paste.
Felt Fairy Workshop
Saturday 11 October | 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Learn the art of needle felting and take home your own Felt Fairy with Brenda from Retro Crafts.
Breadmaking Workshop
Saturday 11 October | 12.30pm - 4.00pm
Anna (Jean’s Bakery) will take you through the different stages of the sourdough bread making process for the home baker.
Art Sparks Workshops
Saturday 11 October | Various Times
A series of workshops for children running throughout the day in the Recreation Hall.
Japanese Film Festival
Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October | Various Times
Immerse yourself in the heart of Japan through the magic of film. Join us this spring as we bring the best of contemporary Japanese cinema to Aotearoa!
Piano Scholarship Concert
Presented by the Upper Hutt Piano Trust
Sunday 26 October | 2.00pm
Sponsored by the Piano Trust and selected by the New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University, experience the musical stylings of Amelia Lin.
Sunday Strum
Sunday 2 November | 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam session.
Aotango Quintet
Classical Expressions 2026
Thursday 30 April | 7.30pm
‘A Century of Tango’ takes audiences on a musical journey through the evolution of tango, from beloved classics to revolutionary nuevo tango compositions.
Michael Houstoun
Classical Expressions 2026
Thursday 21 May | 7.30pm
Michael Houston is one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed concert pianists, known for his exceptional interpretations of classical repertoire, particularly the works of Beethoven.
Jian Liu
Classical Expressions 2026
Thursday 18 June | 7.30pm
This programme explores how composers from different times and cultures paint their worlds in sound.
The Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas
Classical Expressions 2026
Thursday 16 July | 7.30pm
The rich Romantic lyricism of Amy Beach and Arthur Foote, the contemporary fluidity of Salina Fisher’s 'Mata-Au,' and the rhythmic energy of Alberto Ginastera’s folk-infused 'Impresiones de la Puna.'
Dolfin-Lin Duo
Classical Expressions 2026
Thursday 3 September | 7.30pm
Hungarian cellist Balázs Dolfin and Chinese-New Zealand pianist Tony Chen Lin share a deep musical rapport rooted in diverse cultural traditions.
Aroha String Quartet
Classical Expressions 2026
Thursday 8 October | 7.30pm
Hungarian cellist Balázs Dolfin and Chinese-New Zealand pianist Tony Chen Lin share a deep musical rapport rooted in diverse cultural traditions.
The above descriptions of presentations are supplied by the individual promoters of events. The promoters reserve the right to alter the artists and content of these programmes.