Kapiti Arts

Flute and Strings in Waikanae June 25, 2026 On Sunday 19 July the Waikanae Music Society will present the Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas (flute) in a concert featuring a wide variety of… ...
Kapiti Libraries going cash-free June 24, 2026 Going cash-free is the next step in the development of contemporary library services for Kāpiti. Siren Deluxe, Manager Libraries, says this is an exciting year for… ...
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine June 11, 2026 We are fortunate to live in an area where gardening is a way of life and just like the gardens themselves, there are a huge… ...
Shoreline Cinema shows The Sheep Detectives June 4, 2026 Shoreline Cinema in Waikanae is showing the highly regarded murder mystery The Sheep Detectives. With an all-star cast the film follows George Hardy (Hugh Jackman),… ...
Building Te Ara Whetū: Sustainability in action May 27, 2026 The construction of the new Waikanae Library - Te Ara Whetu, is implementing industry-leading sustainability practices that place environmental responsibility at the heart of the project. … ...
For two weeks Toi MAHARA has a blank canvas to play with May 26, 2026 For the second year, Toi MAHARA’s main gallery space will be a ‘blank canvas’ offering a range of unique art, music and community events from… ...

Toi MAHARA Quiz Night (May 24, 2026) Make a team and join in for a fun quiz night and fundraiser for Toi MAHARA. Questions will be on all topics — no prior… ...
Books Aloud on Coast Access Radio (May 23, 2026) Kapiti Coast Access Radio show Books Aloud is a show embracing local, national and international authors. In each episode hosts bring you an excerpt from… ...
Kāpiti Chorale presents: Bach Magnificat & Haydn Requiem (May 23, 2026) Kāpiti Chorale presents a programme centred on two major sacred choral works: Bach’s Magnificat and Michael Haydn’s Requiem, performed with chamber orchestra under the direction… ...
Community Collaboration Celebrated at Ngā Manu (May 22, 2026) Ngā Manu Nature Reserve officially unveiled its new Visitor Centre mural recently, celebrating a community collaboration that brought together local rangatahi, mana whenua, artists, Council… ...
Kapiti Wellbeing Fair (May 19, 2026) The annual Kapiti Wellbeing Fair is on this Sunday with over 20 stallholders and free talks on wellness subjects. The Wellbeing Fair stats at 10am… ...
Combined Lions Clubs of Kapiti Annual Book Fair (May 18, 2026) Books, books, and more books... that is the offer on this Saturday (May 23) at the giant Combined Lions Clubs of Kapiti Book Fair. This… ...
New Exhibition for Tote Modern Gallery (May 14, 2026) ART EXHIBITION Ceramics + painting brings together two superb artists in an intriguing presentation of contemporary ceramics and arresting abstract paintings at the Tote Modern Gallery… ...
Kāpiti – A Portrait Through Food and Drink (May 11, 2026) Kāpiti – A Portrait Through Food and Drink is less a conventional cookbook and more a love letter to the Kāpiti Coast told through recipes,… ...
Ask Margot – on Coast Access Radio (May 8, 2026) Margôt de Cotesworth is passionate about enabling people to step into their own power to create the life they choose rather than the one they… ...
Comedy Fest in Kāpiti (April 24, 2026) The New Zealand Comedy Trust presents – Comedy Fest in Kāpiti.Kāpiti, they’re back for one night only and they’re bringing the big laughs with them.Hosted by Sam Smith (as seen… ...
Creative Mud and Quirky Strokes at Otaki’s Tote Modern (April 15, 2026) Creative Mud and Quirky Strokes, the May exhibition at the Otaki Pottery Club’s ToteModern Gallery Opens April 30 The Otaki Pottery Club has announced the… ...
Wizard of Oz comes to Kapiti (April 3, 2026) Performance group Pantaloons are bring a production of the Wizard of Oz to Kapiti. The Wizard of Oz will be performed on at Te Raukura… ...
Plenty for Kids at Variety Concert at Southwards (April 2, 2026) Alongside the 7pm concert at Southwards Theatre, Paraparaumu on Wednesday April 15, featuring the return to Kapiti of renowned singer Tina Cross and her new… ...
Kāpiti Coast Art Trail 2026 – Artist registrations open (April 2, 2026) Each spring, the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail pops up like a creative treasure hunt – studios, galleries and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Grab… ...
Kapiti Tattoo & Arts Festival Thrives as a Cultural and Economic Highlight on the Coast (March 22, 2026) The Kapiti Tattoo & Arts Festival has firmly established itself as an annual major event on the Kapiti Coast, drawing thousands of art and tattoo… ...
Tina Cross Headlines Kāpiti Variety Concert (March 16, 2026) Back by popular demand - following the very successful Kāpiti Variety Concert held at Southward Theatre two years ago, to raise funds for a youth… ...
Tania Dally – Where the Light Finds Us (March 16, 2026) Kapiti artist Tania Dally is opening her new exhibition Where the Light Finds Us on Friday March 20 at The Boatshed Studio, Raumati Beach on… ...
Newly formed String Quintet to play in Kapiti (March 16, 2026) A new String Quintet in New Zealand is important news for classical music lovers and Kapiti Coast audiences will soon have an opportunity to hear… ...
Kite Fest Otaki – ready to soar (March 9, 2026) With a warm wind forecast, the iconic Ōtaki Kite Festival promises two unforgettable days of giant kites, family fun, and live entertainment by the sea.… ...
Kapiti Genealogy – tracing the black sheep (March 9, 2026) Kapiti Genealogy are hosting guest speaker Cathy Clarke on March 24. Author and Geneaologist Cathy Clarke Ms Clarke will speak on the topic: Tracing a… ...