Discover Napier’s Art Deco heritage in a luxurious 1930s vintage car.

ASSOCIATED EVENT A fabulous morning out for all the family. Experience the Hawke’s Bay countryside on board the railcar to Ōtāne where you will have 2-hours to enjoy the local market, then it is back on board for the run home. Take a picnic hamper with you or buy your eats from the market or […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT Join us at ‘Bijoux de la Mer’ (Jewels of the Sea), a hands-on workshop celebrating the timeless elegance of seashells, a symbol of 1930s rebirth and exotic travel. Learn to gild scallop and cockle shells in silver, gold, or copper to craft stunning earrings and unique jewellery dishes. All materials are provided, though […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT Join us for a delightful evening with Noël Coward’s classic comedy, ‘Private Lives’. This witty and sophisticated play follows the tumultuous relationship of divorced couple Amanda and Elyot, who unexpectedly reunite while honeymooning with their new spouses. Sparks fly and hilarity ensues as they navigate their rekindled romance. Don’t miss this timeless tale […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT The Cabana is New Zealand’s oldest live music venue. Get yourself down to this Rock ‘n Roll venue, where music history lines the walls, grab a drink from the bar and settle in for a night of entertainment.  Jay & The Cruisers will take you back in time with their four-piece band based […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT Tony Bish and the Urban Winery are inviting you to a grandiose 4-course food and wine pairing. Start your weekend off with a bang and indulge in an Art Deco gourmet dining experience focused on local ingredients and wines, accompanied by a fantastic local jazz band to fulfil all your musical needs. Tickets […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT An event inspired by the literary salons of the Victorian era but with an Art Deco twist. Serving classic Victorian High Tea fare, with modern, stylish presentations that reflect the Art Deco style, all while enjoying feature classical music and Victorian-era parlour songs, transitioning into the jazz and swing that defined the Art […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT Start your morning off with a scenic trip travelling behind a vintage steam traction engine taking in the sounds and smells of our heritage around the sea front to Ahuriri, where a delicious breakfast awaits. On your return journey you will pass the Yacht Club and back down Harding Road before returning to […]

ART DECO TRUST EVENT Join us for an afternoon of nostalgia at the Salute to the Services Tea Dance, hosted in the historic Army Drill Hall. Experience the charm of an authentic tea dance with music from a vintage gramophone playing classic tunes from the 1930’s. Enjoy freshly brewed tea and coffee, served with old […]

ART DECO TRUST EVENT Step back in time on our immersive 2-hour guided walking tour. Delve into the rich history of the 1930s as we explore three iconic drinking establishments. Begin your adventure with a glass of fine wine or beer, setting the stage for the stories that lie ahead. We’ll conclude our journey with […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT Join us for an enchanting evening of nostalgia, elegance, and captivating storytelling at the historic Hawke’s Bay Club.  As part of the summer Art Deco celebrations, we present Bertie and friends, with their fusion of live radio theatre and fine dining.  Includes a champagne cocktail and canapés on the lawn on arrival and […]

ART DECO TRUST EVENT After its sellout show last Winter Deco Festival, Silent Movies Live is back! Live music and Charlie Chaplin combine as you immerse yourself in this bespoke movie experience. Accompanied by live musicians David Selfe and Jeremy Fitzsimons, see two classic black and white films bought to life on the big screen […]

ART DECO TRUST EVENT SPONSORED BY MISSION ESTATE WINERY Join us in the Jazz Age and take a step back in time to those glamourous days. Set on the stunning Mission Estate Winery lawns, you will enjoy an incredible afternoon of jazz music from Lady Larisa and band, as well as the Mission’s world-renowned food, […]

The Devil in a Little Green Bottle is an immersive art deco experience held in Hawke’s Bay’s best kept secret – the intimate Cedric’s Bar – set in the historic Municipal Buildings in Hastings. This exclusive event promises to transport guests to another world, where they can indulge in the allure of absinthe, be enchanted […]

HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND TOITOI – HAWKE’S BAY ART AND EVENTS CENTRE EVENT Come “misbehave” with Opéra Risqué in their brand-new fun, funny and far from frivolous cabaret From Berlin with Love. Set against the backdrop of the iconic Opera House you’ll be transported to a different era with a blend of music, stories, and […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT A wonderful Cocktail & Canapé evening. Celebrate in our elegant dining room, transformed into an enchanting Art Deco lounge for the night. This exclusive invitation to relax and relish is restricted to just 35 guests. Enjoy two delectable complimentary cocktails with mouthwatering finger food and canapés served throughout the evening. Additional beverages can […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT The County Hotel’s Deco-Dant High Tea is quite simply a ritual of pleasure & divine deco-dance. Sweet tea aromas will fill the restaurant in anticipation of your arrival. Relax with a glass of French bubbles, savour an afternoon treat that exquisitely pleasures the palate, mind and soul. Settle in for a tiered selection […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT ‘Glorious!’ is a delightful comedy based on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins, the legendary New York heiress and socialite, and the enthusiastic soprano whose pitch was far from perfect. Set in New York in 1944, we witness Florence performing at the Melotone recording studio, the Ritz Carlton Hotel and, ultimately, a sell-out […]

This event is inspired by famous writer and prolific drinker, Ernest Hemingway. Commencing with Hemingway’s famous cocktail of the same name (unlikely to produce an actual death) you’ll then take a journey through a range of organic Gins and liqueurs with our master distiller while learning more about distillation. The adventure concludes with a cocktail […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT You’re in for a real treat at this ritzy affair! You’ll be welcomed with bubbles upon arrival, tantalised by mouth-watering canapes, and entertained by top-notch performers. But wait there’s more! Art Deco inspired cocktails, spot prizes, and a guaranteed blast are also on the agenda! Remember – dress to impress!

ART DECO TRUST EVENT Start your festival weekend off right at the hottest soiree in town. Be welcomed to Deco with our signature Art Deco gin cocktail or glass of Mission Estate bubbles on arrival and enjoy canapes as the exquisite, vintage vocal trio The Madeleines entertain you for the afternoon. Cash bar available.

Discover why Napier is the most architectural complete Art Deco city in the world.

Discover why Napier is the most architectural complete Art Deco city in the world.

ART DECO TRUST EVENT Sponsored by HB Technologies During the Art Deco era, swing was the thing!! It’s time to party in true Deco style featuring Brett’s New Internationals, that will have you on your feet all night long! Be treated to our signature Art Deco gin cocktail or glass of Mission Estate bubbles on […]

ART DECO TRUST EVENT Join us for an afternoon of culinary delights at the Café Crawl De Luxe – a unique dining experience that takes you on a journey to different restaurants with each course served at a different location. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of great food and company in […]

Enjoy a gin tasting, distillery tour, shared platters and a botanical Masterclass to create your very own, 750ml bathtub gin to take home

Discover Napier’s Art Deco interiors on this exploration of some of the city’s best kept secrets. This 2-hour walking tour looks at interiors of buildings, such as the grand foyer of the Daily Telegraph building, Devon House with its glass ceiling, the unique Māori decorations in the ASB Bank, the Edwardian Hawke’s Bay Club, Harston’s […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT Join us as we go back to the 1940s for some afternoon dancing, victory rolls, tea dresses, finger sandwiches, cake and music from the flirty forties!

ART DECO TRUST EVENT A new tour created specifically for the avid collector. This tour is like no other. Starting at a private collection of 1900s machinery, tools and an impressive collection of vintage cars, including one of the original vehicles owned by tobacco tycoon Gerhard Husheer. This 3.5-hour tour will include a light lunch […]

ART DECO TRUST EVENT Following the success of the speaker series in previous years, the Art Deco Trust presents another set of fashionable talks in 2024. Hosted by Bertie, you will hear from costumers, makers, aficionados and experts about how to get the Art Deco look! You will explore what lessons we can learn from […]