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Pilates with the Beetles
15 June - 14 September
Join us for an immersive Pilates amongst the striking insect photography of Levon Biss. Provided by certified mat pilates instructor, Penny Ebbrell.
Classical Expressions 2025 presents
The Romantics: John Chen
Thursday 26 June | 7.30pm
French Romantic Masterpieces performed by John Chen.
Build a Bug
Tuesday 1 July | 10.00am - 2.00pm
Create your very own beautiful bug or creepy crawly to take home.
Sunday Strum
Sunday 6 July | 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam session.
The Home Inside
Monday 7 July | 1pm & 2.30pm
Underscored by music, puppetry, and striking visual design, The Home Inside is a heartwarming tale for children about self-discovery, and the power of nature to heal.
Classical Expressions 2025 presents
The Natural: The New Zealand String Quartet
Sunday 13 July | 1.00pm and 3.00pm
A nature inspired show for family audiences.
Lunchtime Live!
Tuesday 15 July | 1.00pm
Lunchtime concerts performed by the students of Te Kōkī—The New Zealand School of Music.
Murder on a Budget
Thursday 24 July to Saturday 2 August | Various times
Heretaunga Players is proud to present the 1-act comedy ‘Murder on a Budget’ by David Tristram as our second production of 2025
Upper Hutt Brass Band presents
The Last Night of the Proms
Saturday 26 July | 2.00pm and 7.00pm
Blending the beloved traditions of London’s Royal Albert Hall with a distinctive New Zealand flavour.
Classical Expressions 2025 presents
The Cultural: The Ghost Trio
Thursday 7 August | 7.30pm
Music between tides and across countries.
Lunchtime Live!
Tuesday 12 August | 1.00pm
Lunchtime concerts performed by the students of Te Kōkī—The New Zealand School of Music.
UNBOUND
14-16 August | Various times
NZSD returns to Whirinaki Whare Taonga with outstanding performances of both classical ballet and contemporary dance.
Classical Expressions 2025 presents
The Young: Fellowship Ensemble
Thursday 4 September | 7.30pm
The country's most promising young string players.
Sunday Strum
Sunday 7 September | 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam session.
Lunchtime Live!
Tuesday 9 September | 1.00pm
Lunchtime concerts performed by the students of Te Kōkī—The New Zealand School of Music.
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.
Sunday Strum
Sunday 2 November | 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a ukulele jam session.
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.