What’s On in Gisborne

Sat 25 Jul · War Memorial Theatre

Local community stars take the stage to each perform a dance of their choice in this fundraising showcase.

All week · Tairāwhiti Museum

An exhibition of prints celebrating 50 years of the Gisborne Printmakers, 1976–2026.

All week · Tairāwhiti Museum

A newly opened exhibition of work by Ngaire Tuhua.

All week · Tairāwhiti Museum

An exhibition honouring Te Pou o Hinematioro, on display in the museum galleries.

Sun 26 Jul · War Memorial Theatre

The acclaimed Australian acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter brings his one-man show to Gisborne.

Tue 21 Jul · Smash Palace Bar

A relaxed group singing night where everyone is welcome to join in.

Tue 21 Jul · Craftwell Supply Studio

A casual drawing club session for sketchers of all abilities.

Wed 22 Jul · Gisborne RSA

Weekly Cuban salsa and rueda de casino dance lessons.

Sat 25 Jul · Cnr Stout & Fitzherbert St

The weekly Saturday-morning market with fresh local produce and goods, across from Tairāwhiti Museum.

Wed 22 Jul · Dome Cinema & Bar

A midweek film screening at Gisborne’s Dome Cinema.

From Fri 31 Jul · Tairāwhiti Museum

A new exhibition by Susan Holmes opens at the end of the month.

From Thu 6 Aug · Unity Theatre

Unity Theatre stages the classic wartime comedy sequel.

Fri 21 Aug · Lawson Field Theatre

New Zealand’s leading piano trio performs its Space Jump programme.

From Fri 28 Aug · Tairāwhiti Museum

The annual combined exhibition from local artists, potters and photographers.