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 Winter Art Deco celebrations, we present Bertie, with his fusion of live radio theatre and fine dining. Includes Champagne cocktail and Canapes in the foyer on arrival and a 2-course dinner […]

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 Why not start your Deco Day with celebratory ‘French bubbles’ at The County. Revel in the delights of a gourmet brunch matched with exceptional service and Art Deco fun and frivolity in charming surroundings. Dine for 1 hour.

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 […]

ASSOCIATED EVENT Travel behind a Vintage Steam Traction Engine and embark on a pleasant trip with the sounds and smells of our heritage around the sea front to Ahuriri. A delicious three course set menu awaits with harbour views at one of Hawke’s Bays most iconic restaurants, The Thirsty Whale Restaurant and Bar. Once dinner […]

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.

ASSOCIATED EVENT Come along to The Old Mill for some rustic charm and live Jazz. Enjoy the afternoon sun with three complimentary drinks and canapés in our courtyard garden followed by a gourmet buffet meal provided by The Food Company, with jazz music and dancing until late in Napier’s best kept secret and most rustic […]

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 This Festival exclusive tour will take you to one of Central Hawke’s Bay’s original homesteads. Gwavas homestead has been lovingly restored and the family will share their history and heritage along with a tour of the house and gardens. A delicious lunch is included in this 3-hour tour. Please meet at […]

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 […]

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

This exclusive tour takes you inside a selection of some of the region’s early homesteads. On board a comfortable air-conditioned coach with an Art Deco Trust guide and host, you will visit some fine country homes.

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 […]

ART DECO TRUST EVENT SPONSORED BY MISSION ESTATE WINERY You do not want to miss Art Deco’s most extravagant party. We are back and we are taking over the Mission Estate Winery where you will be transported directly to the decadent world of The Great Gatsby. On arrival you will be welcomed with canapés and […]