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OurArtDecoFestivalis awonderful celebrationofour past,ourarchitecture, our community.Napieratitsbest. Get yourglad ragson,dustoff theboatersandbowties –andjoin theparty.
JoinusincelebratingtheArtDecoeraheritageofHawke’sBay inthis extraordinaryandimmersiveFestivalwhichbringstolifeamodernart anddesign movementbrimmingwithenergy,optimismandallthatjazzofthe1920s,30s and 40s!
ArtDeco TrustistheguardianofNapier’sArt Deco buildingsconstructed afterthe1931Hawke’sBay earthquake. We sharethestoriesofcourageous peoplewho were abletoimagine anew anddifferentkindofcity,and we arethe interpretersofthespiritofArtDecotoaudiencesfromNewZealandandaround the world.
Throughoutthe year wework inpartnershipwithmanyindividualsand organisations.Oneimportantpartnership we have iswithNapierCityCouncil, and we thankthecouncillorsandstaff fortheircontinuedsupportofour work.We are very appreciativeofthecontinuedsupportwereceivefrom Hastings District Council. We are very gratefultoourloyal,long-timesponsorsandsupportersand themanybusinessesandorganisationsthatcontributetothe Festivaleach year. Finally,mysincerethankstothededicated,andhardworkingArtDecoBoardof Trustees,staff,contractors,andourvolunteers,who work tirelessly,year-round,to bringingourartdecocitytolifeforlocalsandvisitors.
Spanning four fabulousdays,the Festivalis acelebrationofthegoldeneraof ArtDeco.Wehopeeveryonehas awonderfultime overtheFestivalperiodand let’sshowthe worldhow to keepthespiritofArtDecoshiningon!
Since formingin1985toadvocate forthepreservationandrestorationofour ArtDecoeraheritage,Art Deco Trusthasflourishedandnowoperates arangeof heritagefocusedactivities,includingtheArtDeco FestivalNapier. Noneofouractivities wouldbepossiblewithoutthecommitmentandpassion ofoursupporterswhocontributetheirtime,creativityandresourcestowardsthe sustainableoperationofthe Trust.
If youwouldliketosubscribeas amember, joinas avolunteer,orsponsorour activities, wewouldbedelightedtohearfrom you. Yourassistanceenablesour charitytopreserve,restoreandcelebrateourArtDecotreasureswhicharethe very essenceofourbeautifulcity,and providesignificantsocialandeconomicbenefitsto thecommunity. Jointoday!AndletthespiritofArtDecoshineon! www.artdeconapier.com/membership
Startyour festival weekendoffjust rightatthehottestsoireeintown.Inspired by Egyptianrevival,be welcomedtoDecowithoursignatureArtDecoGincocktail,or MissionBubblesonarrivalandlavishcanapésas yougiveyourdancingshoestheir firstspinofthe Festivalonthedancefloor.LetthesparklingLadyLarisaandher bandentertain youfor amemorablenight.Cashbar available.
Thurs16Feb,7.00—11.00PM
Hawke’sBay Club
53Marine Parade,Napier
Youdonot wanttomissArt Deco’smost extravagantparty! We‘rebackandtaking overthewholeMissionEstateWinery, where youcan experiencethedecadent worldofThe GreatGatsby. On arrival youwillbe welcomedwithcanapésanda glassofwine. Enjoyanincredible 3coursedinnerincludingtablewines,followed by cheeseandpetit fours.Indulgein acocktailattheCocktailClub, orstepoutside onthelawn foranightfullofdancing, music andrevelry. Yourticketincludesadrink onarrival,tablewines,onecocktail,and a3-coursedinner.Cashbar available.Bus transfers availableatanadditionalcost.
Sat18Feb,7.00—11.00PM
MissionEstateWinery, 198ChurchRoad,Poraiti,Napier ansfer$15ppreturn.Busesdepartat6.30pmfromTheCountyHotel,12 ,Napier.ReturnBusesfrom11.30pmonwards.
Travelinstyleon a1904Steam Tractionenginedepartingfrombelowthe T&Gclockbuilding,takingintheviews aroundpasttheportand throughAhuriri districttostopattheNational Tobacco CompanyBuilding foraphotoandquick visittolearnaboutsomeofit’shistory. ThencontinuingontooneofNapier’s best keptsecrets,the FaradayMuseum where youwillbeabletogoand explore fora periodoftime.Thenreturnback throughtownanddown Tennysonstreet tothedropoffpoint.Therearetwotours aday,each with adurationof 2hours and45minutes.
Thurs16,Fri17Feb,10.30am&1.30pm BelowtheT&Gclockbuilding, MarineParade,Napier
ComeandviewtheArtofArt Deco throughthepostersofthesummer festivalsinceit’sbeginningin1989 throughto2022.Seethe evolutionof the festivalthroughthechangingstyles inillustrationandphotographyand reminisceaboutthe festivalspast.
Fri17,Sat18,Sun19Feb, 10.00am —4.00pm CreativeArtsNapier,16Byron Street, Napier
TheMagicFluteisaniconic fairytale opera withcharacterswho are driven forward by love and hatred,insearch of theultimate truth. Danger, spells, testsof integrityandactions—bothhonourable and foul—sweepus up intoanenchanting worldwherenothingisquiteasitseems. Live Operaisbackandit’s theperfect way torecharge yourheartandsoul.Don’t misssomeofopera’s mostrecognisable music, includingthefamous‘Queenofthe Night’ aria.Book yourticketsatticketek. co.nzorseetheteamatNapierMunicipal TheatreBoxOffice.
Tues14 &Sat18Feb,7.00PM, Thurs16Feb,5.00PM& Mon20Feb,11.00AM
NapierMunicipalTheatre, 119 TennysonStreet,Napier
HANGIANDSHOW
Forthefirst timein Festivalhistory, comes achancetoexperience manaakitanga(hospitality)atitsfinest. Enjoya Hangi, atraditionalMa¯ori meal wherethecentralpurposeistobring communitiestogether.TheHangiisan acknowledgementoftheMa¯raearound theregionthatpulleduptheirMara Kai(vegetablegardens)inorderto feedpeopleafterthe1931Earthquake. Afterkai(food), youwillbetreated to aperformance by internationally
recognisedperformers,KahurangiMa¯ori DanceTheatre.Pleasenotethisisan alcohol-free event.
Fri17Feb,6:00pm –9:00pm ArmyDrillHall,CooteRoadNapier
We areproudtoannouncean exclusive, onenightonlyconcert!Hollie Smith,oneofAotearoa’smosticonic andbelovedmusicians,delvesintoher jazzroots,transportingtheaudience backtoyesteryear.WithHollie’s beautifullydistinctivevoiceaccompanied by hersublimeband,thisissimplynotto bemissed.
Fri17Feb,8.30am—9.30pm CenturyTheatre,MTGHawke’sBay,Napier
Naumai!JoinMa¯raefromacrossthe regionastheycometogethertoshare their waiata(songs)of yesteryear.This very specialshowcaseis amusical insightintothestoriesoftheseMa¯rae andthecultureandconnectiontothe Hawke’sBay.
Sat18Feb,10:00am –11:00am NapierSoundshell,MarineParade,Napier
Puton yourfineryand helpkickstart Napier’sbiggestandbest weekend.Join theMayor, sponsors,and dignitariesas we opentheArtDeco FestivalNapier. Take inthefirstoftheFlyingDisplays, admirethecars,fashion,andlet your imaginationsoaras we showcasea selectionoftheentertainment available duringthe festival.
Fri17Feb,7.00—7.30pm
Napier Soundshell,MarineParade,Napier
Thebiggestconcertofthe festival isback! Achance forfamily,friends, community,and visitorstoHawkes Baytogatherandkickoff amassive weekendofcelebrations.Onceagain, we arebringingtogethersomeofNew Zealand’sfinestvocaliststoperform, includingspecialguestHollieSmith. BackedbytheamazingHawke’sBay JazzClubBigBand,thisisgoingto beanamazingnightintheNapier Soundshell.
Fri17Feb,7.30—11.30pm Napier Soundshell,MarineParade,Napier
Seethenightskycometolifewith WayneandhisSkybeamHB WW2 searchlight,whowillbeonsitetoanswer all yourquestions.
Fri17 &Sat18Feb,9.00—11.00pm
Napier Soundshell,MarineParade,Napier
Relivethepioneerdaysof aviation with ararechancetoseeWW2and vintageaircraftinstaticdisplay. These amazingflyingmachinesare amust-see forany buddingpilot.Ridesare available onsomeofthesestunningvintage aircraftandcrewandsupportstaffwill be availabletoansweryourquestions.
Sat18 &Sun19Feb,10.00am —4.00pm
BeaconsAerodrome(Hawke’sBay Airport).Entrythroughthemainairport entranceoffSH2
Cashandeftpos available.
‘In aRealmof Power, SteamisKing’. The rattleofmachinery,thesmellof smokeandunbridledpower.Allaboard. Fun forallthe familyonboardacoal poweredtractionengine.For asmall donation youcantakeashortrideand wave tothethrongsofpeopleas you passthem by.
Sat18 &Sun19Feb, 10.00am— 12.00pm &2.00pm—4.00pm
DepartsoppositetheNapier
Soundshell,Marine Parade,Napier
DECOKIDSCLUB
Whether forentertainmentor agreat placetogetoutofthesun,takeabreak withthelittleonesattheDecoKidsClub. FulloffunArtDecoactivities,games andentertainmentthatwillamuseand excite your youngones.Pleasenotethat allchildren mustbesupervisedatall times by aparentorcaregiver.
Sat18,Sun19Feb,10.00am—4.00Ppm
LowerLawn,belowtheSoundshell
VINTAGECAR PARADE
Sponsored by Progressive Meats
In2023the feature groupisEarly Ford V8sfrom1932to1945.This groupis specialasitwas the startoftheiconic side valveV8cars.Vintagecarsfromall overNewZealandcometoshineatthis worldclass event.
Sat18Feb,12.30pm—2.00pm
CliveSquaretoMarineParade,Napier VINTAGECARRIDESBYTHE HAWKE’S BAYVINTAGECAR CLUB
SedansandConvertibles,Aoogah HornsandRumbleSeats.Hereis yourchancetotakeanapproximately 10-minute ridealongMarine Parade inoneofthe fabulousVintageCars forArt Deco FestivalNapier.Support theHawke’sBay VintageCarClub by making agenerousdonationtohelp themfundClub events.
Sat18Feb,2.00—4.00pm, Sun19Feb,1.00—4.00pm
i-SITEVisitorCentre,behindthe NapierSoundshell,Marine Parade, Napier
Duringthe1930speople were devastated by theGreatDepression sodancingbecameanoutlet for expression.Thedancestylesbecame wildandcarefreeanduplifting.Nowis yourchanceto expressyourselfand performtheCharlestonwithhundreds ofotherArtDecoenthusiasts by joining intheDecoSpontane.Learnthe dance routinetaught ontheday, andthenjoin localcelebritiesandtheEncoredancers foranexciting5-minutecrescendo.
Sat18Feb,4.00—4.30pm NapierSoundshell,MarineParade,Napier
SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE SOUNDSHELL
Asthesungoesdowntheparty heatsup.CelebrateDecoanddance toclassictunesperformed by astellar lineupofentertainersheadlined by theRoyalNew ZealandNavyBand. Anunmissable eveningoffree family friendlyentertainment.
Sat18Feb,5.00—11.00pm
NapierSoundshell,MarineParade,Napier DECODOG PARADE–
Sponsored by ZIWI
Oneofthemostpopular events,the DecoDog Paradeisbackandthis year we knowit’sgoingtobe abiggie. Get yourselfand yourpoochdressedup andreadytoshowofftothe worldyour ArtDecostyle.Therewillbeprizes galoreplus muchmore.You canregister onthedayorinadvanceonlineat artdecofestival.co.nz.
Sun19Feb,9.00am
NapierSoundshell,MarineParade,Napier SOAPBOXDERBY–
Sponsored by BrebnerPrint &Conroy Removals
Thisisoneofthe Festival’smost popular events.TheannualSoapBox Derbycompetitionisbackagain,ready forchildrenandparentsto racetheir
home-madecartsinfrontofthousands whocometo watchandcheerthem on.Race rulesandcartspecifications are availableonartdecofestival.co.nz. Greatprizesup forgrabs.Coordinated by theRotaryClubofAhuririSunrise. PleaseNote:Musteringareaislocated inHerschellStreetbetweentheArt DecoCentreandMTGHawke’sBay. ScrutineeringisinHerschellStreet (accessviaBrowningStreet)at9.30am, first raceat10.30am.Startinglineis outsidetheArtDecoCentre,7 Tennyson Street,Napier.
Sun19Feb,10.30am—12.30pm
TennysonStreet,Napier Registrationis availableonlineat artdecofestival.co.nz
TREMAINSGATSBYPICNIC–
Sponsored by Tremains
EnjoyarelaxingSundayafternoon with yourfriendssetupseasidein thesunshineatoneofthe festival’s cornerstone events.Whether youbringa picnic rugoragazebo,packsomething toeatanddrinkandjointhethrongs intheirfineryasyouallpicnicinstyle ontheLowerLawnwhilst watchingthe foreshorefillwith picnicgoers.Thereis something foreveryone.Ifthe weather is wet, we willpicniconthe footpath inEmersonStreetbeneaththeshop canopies.Prizeswillbe awarded for variouscategories.Forthose wantingto dinelikeGatsbyhimself,asumptuous hamper byROAMwillnotdisappoint! Pre-order your TremainsGatsbyPicnic GrazingBoxviaiTICKETandcollected fromTheLowerLawn.
Visit: artdeconapier.comfordetails. Sun19Feb,1.00—5.00pm
UpperandLowerLawnfrom Tom Parker FountaintoNapierSoundshell, Marine Parade,Napier.
DRYBOATRACING
Absolutelycracking! Achanceto race boatsonthebeachwhilstnowherenear the water,andthereisnoneedtoget wet.Everyone is welcome to joininthe fun, youmayevenwina prize.
Sun19Feb,3.00—4.00pm
Onthebeachnearthe TomParkerFountain, MarineParade,Napier
FACTFILE
ADDRESS 20Boyd Road, Poraiti
METHODOFSALE
Auction(unlesssoldprior)3pm, Fri10March2023 52 BridgeStreet, Ahuriri,Napier
CONTACT
Nate Skelton |021 02850280 skelton@bayleys.co.nz
JosephSkelton |027 027753 5866 skelton@bayleys.co.nz
PLUSFOURGOLF TOURNAMENT
Swingit sweetat this 18-hole Ambrose TournamentattheNapierGolf Club’sWaiohikicourse.Period costume optional butpreferred.Oncourse food andrefreshments available, alongwith great30s musicand ahugeprize table. Registrationat8amincludes aglassof bubblywith ashotgunstartat9am.Prize givingatconclusionofplay—prizes for bestdressedman, womanandteam. Fieldlimitedto120players.
Fri17Feb,9.00am—3.00pm
Napier GolfClub, WaiohikiCourse,Napier
ONENIGHTINHAVANA
JointheHawke’sBay LatinDance Club foraneveningofnostalgiaas you entertheir exquisite venuethat’sbeen transformedintotheambienceofanold Havana1930scocktaillounge. Duringthenightenjoysomespecial Latindanceperformances,including thespectacularRoxanne Tango,aswe encourage youtotaketothedancefloor. Latinfusiondancestylesoftheerawill setthescenecomplementingtheLive DJAlzbeta TangoProjectwhichwill bringthe musicalivewiththeLatinbeats andflavours.Complimentarycocktailor mocktailonarrival.Cashbar available.
Fri17 &Sat18Feb,7.00pm —Late Hawke’s BayLatinDanceClub, 39MarineParade,Napier
‘THERITZ’STREET PARTY@ MARKETST
Get yourdancingshoesonandparty likeit’s1930 at MarketSt’spremiumArt Deco event‘TheRitz’Street Party. This isonenottobemissed!Livemusic ontheoutdoorstage,satellitebar,and prizes forthebestdressed.Dressto impressinGatsbystyleand youwillbe dancingallthe waydownMarketStreet. Thereain’tnopartylikeaMarketST party.
Sat18Feb,5.00pm— Late MarketSTRestaurant, 8MarketStreet,Napier
CHERIODECO DARLING
SayCherioDecoDarlingwithcanapés anddrinksattheHawke’sBay Club.A finalhurrahtothe wonderful2023Art Deco FestivalNapier.Enjoyanon-arrival drinkofMissionEstate bubblesinthe delightfulsurroundingsoftheHawke’s BayClublawnaccompaniedbya dancingdisplaybytheEncoreDancers andliveentertainment.Deco dress essentialwithprizes available forMost Dapper,MostChicandmore!Cashbar available.
Sun19Feb4.00 –7.00pm
Hawke’sBayClub,BrowningSt,Napier.
CLASSICJAZZATTHE CABANA
Asthesungoesdown,theCabana comes alive!Immerseyourselfinthe unique experienceofenjoyingjazz fromNZ’s greatmusicians withinNew Zealand’soldestlivemusic venue. Music historylinesthe walls(literally),as you grabadrinkfromthebarandsettlein foranightofentertainment.Doorsopen anhourbeforethebandstarts. Cashbar available.
Thurs16&Fri17Feb
7pm(Doors),8.00pm(Band)
Sun19Feb
5pm(Doors),6.00pm(Band)
TheCabana,11ShakespeareRoad,Napier
PROHIBITIONPOPUP@ PAISLEYSTAGE
Forthosewho wantto partake ina hybrid speakeasy experience. Full of bootlegliquor,non-stop musicandlive entertainment,thisistheplacetoparty. Getyourfriendstogetherand make thisa nighttoremember.Pleasenotethatthisis abar/nightclub.Cashbar available. R18.
Thurs16,Fri17 &Sat18Feb, 9.00PM —Midnight
PaisleyStage,17Carlyle Street,Napier
ARGENTINETANGO:LEARN
TODANCE
Argentine TangoClasswithDance Pasión,withJohnFlowerandNatallia Ramanchuk.
Argentine Tangoisaninterpretative, improvisationalsocialdancethat allows thedancers todevelopadeepconnection betweenthemselves, themusic, andthe environment in whichtheyare dancing. Bring apartner, friend, orcomeon your ownanddiscoverthisenthralling dancestyle.Tango provides awonderful opportunity forpeopleofallagesand backgroundstoexperienceandembrace thiscreativedance. JohnisaNew ZealandTangochampionandalso Tango StageChampionWorldLatinDance Cup,Miami,USA2016.Eachlessonis 1.5-hours. Bookingsessential.
Fri17 &Sat18 Feb,10.00am &2.00pm
Hawke’sBayLatinDanceClub, 39 MarineParade,Napier
DECOONTHE DANCEFLOOR
Igniteyour FredAstaire& Ginger Rogersflare by learningsomeofthe classicdancestyles,ifyoudare!Evanand SandyfromtheMunroDance Studio will teachyouthebasicsinBallroom,Latin and old-timepartnerdancing,givingyou theconfidencetostrut yourstuffinfront oftheBigBandatthenextdecoBall.Two timeslotsare availableeachday,and eachsessionisoneand ahalfhours.
Bookingsessential.
Fri17, Sat 18 &Sun 19 Feb, 11.00am—12.30pm &1.30pm—3.00pm MunroDanceStudio, 5NeeveRoad, Taradale,Napier
THE GREAT GAGSBY
LaughClubproduces exceptional standupcomedynightsaroundNewZealand andwillbeinHawke’sBayforone night as partofArt Deco.After rave reviews inNewZealandandaroundtheworld don yourbest 1920s outfits and spend your ArtDeco evening enjoying agood old-fashionednightofstand-upcomedy. JoinNickRado(Best malecomedian 2019,panellistand headwriterfor 7Days) and TarunMohanbhai(TV 2Comedy ChristmasGala,CohenHolloway, What We DoIn The Shadows,Hunt forThe Wilderpeople &Gabby Anderson) fora nightof world-classlaughs.R18.
Fri17Feb,6.30—7.30pm Century Theatre,MTGHawke’sBay,Napier
LearntoCharlestonwiththeHiDeHo SwingSchool.Puton yourdancingshoes andgetreadytolearnsomemoves to breakoutattheSoundshellon Fridayand Saturdaynights.Nickand Tammywillbe teachingsoloandpartneredCharleston from the1920s.Werecommendbooking with apartnerorfriend to enjoy bothparts ofthelesson.Guaranteedto be afun-filled hourofdancing.Noprevious experience required.Bookingsareessential.Each lessonis 1hourlong.
Fri17 &Sat18Feb,2.00pm &3.30pm
StPatrick’sCatholic ChurchHall, 4MunroeStreet,Napier
TheNewZealandMaleChoirareone ofthe finest Male Choirsin thecountry, comprisingofmembersfromthroughout NewZealand.Spendanafternoon enjoyingArt Decoandchoralclassicsin Hawke’sBay’s finestchoral venue, the WaiapuCathedralofStJohn.Thechoir performsa wide range of musicincluding songsfromthestage musicals,favourites from thelastcenturyincludingthe1920s and1930s, traditionalNewZealand Waiata and theoddOperaclassic.The choirsperformanceatour ArtDeco Festivalwillreflecttheatmosphereand moodoftheera.
Sat18Feb, 4.00—5.30pm
WaiapuCathedralofStJohn, BrowningStreet,Napier
1930sESCAPE ROOM AND SELFGUIDED WALKING TOUR
DoubleWhammy!Two Experiences inoneTicket!Getlockedupinour speciallyre-vamped1930sthemed EscapeRoomwith,1,orupto 5other friends,where youhave1-hourtomake yourescape.Filledwithquirkytales fromthe1930s youwillneedtouseall yourwittoseethelightofday. Thisis lotsoffunand greatfor afamilyorsmall groups.Afterwards,atyourleisure,you have thechoiceofdoingoneofourselfguidedaudiotours,NapierPrisonGhost, PrisonHistorical,PrisonKidstourorour Napier“Backtothe1930s Tour”.
Duration1-hour.
Thurs16—Sun19Feb,9.30am,11.00am, 12.30pm,2.00pm,3.30pm, 5.00pm &6.30pm Napier Prison,55CooteRoad, BluffHill,Napier
WALKING TOUR
JoinHawke’sBay HistorianMichael Fowler forawalkingtouraroundthe HastingsCBDtoseestriking examples ofthecity’sArt Decoincludingsome amazingSpanishMissionarchitecture. Discoverthestoryofhow the1931 Hawke’sBay earthquakeaffectedthe CBDandlearnwhy therearemoreArt Deco buildingsherethaninNapier.The
ataneasy walkingpacearoundthe HastingsCBD.Pleaseassembleten minutesbeforedeparture.Thereisa largecarparknearbyonEastbourne Street West
Fri17Feb—Sat18Feb,10.00am
TourdepartsfromHastings CommunityArtsCentre,Hastings.
TEAWITHTHESTARS
JointheHoltPlanetarium foreither morningorafternoontea, ascone, and avisitwiththestars.Enjoya fantasticdisplayofastrophotography onthebigscreen followedbyatour ofthe wondrousnightskyinthe Planetarium’sdomeroom.Seethesky asitappearedonthenightofthe1931 earthquake. Tour is1.5-hours.Bookings recommended butnotessential.
Ring(06)8344345oremail info@holtplanetarium.org.nz
Fri17,Sat18, &Sun19Feb, 10.00am &2.00pm HoltPlanetarium,ChambersStreet,Napier
STROMEHOUSE TOUR
Hereisanopportunitytovisitoneof theregion’shiddengemsonthis exciting newtour.StromeHouseis a1900s homesteadlocatedjust20minutes fromthecity.Finallybackinthe hands ofitsoriginal family,thisquaintvillahas historicalcharm thathastobevisited tobeappreciated.Alongwithstunning ouwillenjoya Devonshire Tea
Our famousHastingsCityArtDeco Marketisbacktokit yououtandmake sure youaredressedtothenines for theArtDeco Festival.Stallholderswill bepackedtothegillswith fabulous selectionsofbrand-new, vintage, andsecond-handArtDecoclothing, accessoriesandlotsmore.
Thurs16Feb,12.00–8.00pm
KaramuRoadSouth, Hastings
This year we are goingBIG by making aplayforthe WORLDRECORDforthe mostpeopledancingtheCharlestonat once.NZdancecelebrityNeridaCortese
willleadthemasseswithsome group lessonstostartbefore we dive-into themain event.Neridais aworld-class danceteachersodon’tpanicif youhave neverdancedtheCharlestonbefore, orhave twoleft feet,shewillguideyou throughandmakesureit’sloadsof funalongthe way!Allagesanddance stages welcome.
Thurs16Feb,5.00–6.30pm
CivicSquare,Hastings
HASTINGSVINTAGECAR
SHOW&SHINE
Vintagecarsturnheadswhereverthey go,suchistheirclassicbeautyandstyle. Foronenightonly,acollectionofthe finestvintagecarbeautieswillbeparked upondisplayfor youtoadmire.
Thurs16Feb,4.00-8.00pm
KaramuRoadSouth,Hastings
Whether youareanArtDeco traditionalist,orprefertofree-style your fashion, we wanttosee youflaunt it!There’s nocatwalkorcamerasso youcanrelaxandhave funwhilstour judgesdothe footworkandfindthe bestdressedinthecrowd.(Categories includeMostDapperandMostChicplus additionalprizes forfabulous fashion). Winnersannouncedapprox.6.30pm afterTheCharlestonChallenge.
Thurs16Feb,4.00-8.00pm CivicSquare,Hastings
HASTINGS WARBIRDS
FLYOVER
Forthefirst timeinthehistoryofthe ArtDeco Festival,the famousWarbirds willflyoverHastingsinanimpressive
spectacleofaerialskillandthrilling manoeuvres.You won’t want to missthis excitingdisplaysobring your zoomlens and keep your eyestotheskies.
Thurs16Feb,6.30pm HastingsCityCentre
THE ROYALNEWZEALAND
NAVY BAND IN CONCERT
UnderthedirectionofLieutenant CommanderMichael Dowrick,the concertwill feature avarietyof musical genreswithanemphasison1920s-30s styleswhilefeaturingsectionsofthe band.
Thurs16Feb,7.00pm
ToitoiHawke’sBay Arts&EventsCentre, 101HastingsStreet South,Hastings visiteventfinda.co.nzforticketpurchases
Don’tpanic—missingafew essential ArtDecopieces foryouroutfit?Wecan help. Bewhiskedaroundona hosted whirlwindtourofalltheretailhotspotsto grab youroutfitandaccessories.Starting attheArtDecoCentreyouwillvisitthe retailerswithin Napier’sCBD thatstock all your Deco fashionrequirementsto lookyourbestforthe festival. We will provide youwith amap(ifyouneedto popback in your owntime) andsome interestingpointersalongthe way. The hostedtourdurationwillbe30—45 minutes.
To registerforthewalk, pleaseemail: admin@napiercbd.co.nz
Twofreetours aday.
Wed15,Thurs16 &Fri 17 Feb, 10.30am&2.00pm
Departs acrossfrom the Art Deco Centre, 7Tennyson Street,Napier
Discoveranimpressive collection of original vintagebeachwearat CAN! Fascinatingbeachwearofthe20sand 30sareplayfullydisplayedamongst rareandintriguing examplesofseaside holidayaccessoriesandentertainment. Joinus fordrinksandnibbles at this familyfriendlycelebrationofvintage style! Bubblesonarrival.CashBar available.
Thurs16Feb,5.00—7.00pm (OpeningEvent)
Fri17,Sat18,Sun19Feb, 10.00am —4.00pm
CreativeArtsNapier,16ByronStreet, Napier
STYLESPEAKERSERIES
Followingthesuccessofthespeaker seriesinprevious years,theArtDeco Trustpresentsanothersetof fashionable talksin2023. Youwillhearfrom costumers,makers,aficionadosand expertsabouthowtogettheArtDeco look,whatlessonswecanlearnfrom thepasttomakeamoresustainable wardrobetoday, wheretofindthose perfectpiecesandwhythe1920sand 1930s were suchaninfluentialtimein fashion. Forthefullspeakerprogramme andtofindoutfurtherdetailspleasevisit artdecofestival.co.nz
Fri17 &Sat18Feb,3.00pm
Napier WarMemorialCentre, MarineParade,Napier
Alwayshotlycontested,theArtDeco
Fashiononthe ForeshoreCompetitionis oneofthemostpopular eventsintheArt DecoFestivalNapierprogramme.Come alongandmarvelatthe magnificent outfitsondisplayorbebrave andtaketo thecatwalk yourself.Thisis yourchance toshineandwin fabulousprizes.With
freeentryand numerouscategoriesthis year,thereissuretobeonethatfits your fashionbill.Entrieswillbetaken onlineso youcanplan,organiseand tellusabout your award-winningoutfits
before yougettothe Festival.Makesure youvisitartdecofestival.co.nz forfurther details.
Sat18Feb,2.00—3.30pm
Napier Soundshell,MarineParade,Napier
ONLINE
Goto:artdecofestival.co.nzforprogrammeandbookingdetails.
INPERSON
Youare abletopurchaseticketsinpersonatthefollowinglocations:
iTICKETPURCHASES
ArtDecoCentre, 7TennysonStreet,Napier Hastingsi-SITEVisitorInformationCentre,CnrofRussell&Heretaunga StreetEast,Hastings
HavelockNorthi-SITEVisitorInformationCentre, 1TeAuteRoad,Havelock North
Ticketekpurchases
NapierMunicipalTheatre, 119 TennysonStreet,Napier PleasenotethattheArtDeco TrustEventsOfficeisunabletotake bookingsorselltickets overthe phone,seetheticketofficesabove.
BYPHONE
iTICKET0508iTICKET(0508484253) Ticketek0800TICKETEK(0800842538)
DOORSALES
Doorsalesare availableattheArtDecoCentreandaresubjectto availabilityandonlyatselected events.
TICKETINGCHARGES
AllpricesareinNewZealandDollarsandincludeGST.Booking fees applyand acreditcardchargewillapplytoallticketpurchases.