What’s On in Gisborne

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Tairāwhiti

This week · 8–14 June 2026
🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
Ā Mua – Melanie Baldwin

Daily · Tairāwhiti Museum

A contemporary art exhibition by Melanie Baldwin showing now at Tairāwhiti Museum on Stout Street.

Teleological Destination: Heart Brain Coherence, Expanding Consciousness

Daily · Tairāwhiti Museum

A contemporary art exhibition continuing this week at Tairāwhiti Museum.

🎵 Live music & gigs
TEST (Brazil) NZ Tour

Fri 12 June · Smash Palace Bar

Brazilian band TEST plays Smash Palace as part of their New Zealand tour.

🛍️ Markets & night markets
Gisborne Farmers’ Market

Sat 13 June · 9.30am · Marina Park

Local growers and producers gather every Saturday morning with fresh seasonal kai and regional treats.

🎓 Workshops & talks
Paint and Wine Night – Peony Bouquet

Wed 10 June · 6.00pm · Neighbourhood Pizzeria

A guided paint-along evening recreating a peony bouquet with a glass in hand, no experience needed.

Coming up later this month
Paint and Wine Night – Starry Night on the Rhone

Wed 24 June · 6.00pm · Neighbourhood Pizzeria

Another guided paint-along session, this time recreating Van Gogh’s Starry Night on the Rhone.

Winter Arts & Crafts Fair

Sun 12 July · 9.00am · Poverty Bay Bowling Club

A winter market of local arts, crafts and handmade goods at the Poverty Bay Bowling Club.

NZTrio: Space Jump

Fri 21 August · 7.00pm · Lawson Field Theatre

Acclaimed chamber ensemble NZTrio brings its Space Jump programme to Lawson Field Theatre.

Sources: Eventfinda and Tairāwhiti Gisborne. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.