Music at Midday: John Olding & Geoffrey Chunn
Saturday 18 May, 12-1pm
John Olding & Geoffrey Chunn
FREE Event
Not strictly “traditionalists”, John and Geoffrey like to stretch boundaries to bring a fresh treatment to familiar songs and tunes… it’s gonna be a good time.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Artist Workshop Series: Creating Images
Sunday 19 May, 2-4pm
FREE Event
Join Colombian visual artist and ceramist Catherine Guevara using clay and metal to experience a modelling clay Pendant-Making Workshop, where young artists will craft unique textures, reliefs, and prints on clay using metal wire and natural resources.
Suitable for kids aged 6-12. No reservation required, but spaces will be limited and available on a first-come basis.
Denise Norton presents LEGENDS: Sunday Concert Series
Sunday 19 May, 6pm
Tickets: $35 / $25 (concession)
Book Tickets
Denise Norton presents LEGENDS, her one-woman cabaret show bringing you an evening of fantastic musical numbers spanning folk, musical theatre, jazz and everything in between. Featuring music made famous by musical theatre, as well as songs from the music of Edith Piaf, Screaming Jay Hawkins and Al Cooper.
Music at Midday: Hermione Johnson
Saturday 25 May, 12-1pm
Hermione Johnson
FREE Event
Hermione Johnson is a pianist and composer - best known as an improviser. She has been a significant force in the New Zealand experimental music scene.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Artist Workshop Series: Drawing Licence
Sunday 26 May 2-4pm
FREE Event
In this class with Lillie Balfour, we create our very own 'Drawing Licence' — made with anything but pens and traditional drawing tools! We explore needle and thread, finger painting, stickers and collage to create our licences.
Suitable for kids aged 6-12. No reservation required, but spaces will be limited and available on a first-come basis.
Artist Talk with Andrea Gardner: When Mauve Does the Tango
Opening Event: Thursday 30 May, 4-6pm
Artist Talk: Friday 31 May, 11am-12pm
FREE Event
Join Whanganui-based photographer and sculptor Andrea Gardner in conversation with Nicholas Butler as she discusses her exhibition, When Mauve Does the Tango. Presented in association with the Auckland Festival of Photography 2024
Tango Evolution - Music & Dance: Sunday Concert Series
Sunday 16 June, 6pm
Tickets: $35 / $30 (concession)
Book Tickets
Argentine Tango dancers Natallia Ramanchuk and John Flower present a journey through the magical evolution of Tango, joined by accomplished musicians Ricky de Medeiros and Sergei Gulyaev.
Andrew Healey: Sunday Concert Series
Sunday 21 July, 6pm
Tickets: $35 / $25 (concession)
Book Tickets
Andrew Healey and his five-piece band entertain us with an evening of melodic Indie Rock as part of our Sunday Concert Series. The seasoned musician has walked a somewhat eclectic musical path over his career. He brings a selection of well-loved classic covers as well as originals from his recent album, ‘Parallel World’.
Oboe & Piano with Bede Hanley & Stephen De Pledge: Sunday Concert Series
Sunday 18 August, 6pm
Tickets: $35 / $20 (concession)
Book Tickets
This colourful programme features a collection of beautiful and stimulating recital pieces exploring the expressive range of the oboe and piano duo. The talented Bede Hanley and Stephen De Pledge take us on a journey with delightful composers from America, France and Hungary.
Music at Midday: Achords Ukulele Group
Saturday 11 May, 12-1pm
Achords Ukulele Group
FREE Event
This group of senior citizens started playing ukulele together about 10 years ago. With about 18 members, they visit care homes and retirement villages to spread "sunshine". They present ANZAC music as part of a Variety Show.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Music at Midday: Neil Finlay and Crissi
Saturday 4 May, 12-1pm
Neil Finlay & Crissi
FREE Event
Guitarist, vocalist, harmonica player, recording artist and producer Neil Finlay has had a diverse career to date. He brings you an hour of folk music with Crissi.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Artist Workshop Series: Weaving the World Around Us
Sunday 28 April 2-4pm
FREE Event
This class with Niamh Maher will go over different weaving traditions from different cultures, including Maori (Raranga) and Irish (Basket weaving). We will learn to understand how weaving has played a part in human connectedness and joy for centuries.
Suitable for kids aged 6-12. No reservation required, but spaces will be limited and available on a first-come basis.
Buttercup and Lavender / Back Room: Opening Event
Sunday 27 April, 1.30-3.30pm
FREE Event
Join us for the opening event of Buttercup and Lavender and Back Room. Featuring a Curator Talk from Kiki Hall and Lexi Kerr, artist talks from Hyphen - and an afternoon tea of cakes and sweet treats!
Music at Midday: Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard
Saturday 27 April, 12-1pm
Mark Laurent & Brenda Liddiard
FREE Event
For three decades Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard have been playing music together, ‘indie’ musicians who fly just below the commercial radar, playing grass-roots, mostly un-plugged music throughout New Zealand, Australia and the UK.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Paul McLaney: Sunday Concert Series
Sunday 21 April, 6pm
Tickets: $35 / $25 (concession)
Book Tickets
With a career spanning more than 20 years, Paul McLaney’s remarkable body of work ranges from lush string arrangements to ambient and experimental electronica - and an ever-expanding body of composition for theatre and dance. The unifying feature of all his work is that singular voice. He joins us this April as part of his ambitious national tour.
Artist Workshop Series: Make a Zine, Make it Amazing!
Sunday 21 April, 2-4pm
FREE Event
What is a Zine? Join artist Gabbie De Baron as teaches you how to create a personal, mini, less commercial version of a magazine! Make a collection of your creative bursts into a booklet to enjoy!
Suitable for kids aged 6-12. No reservation required, but spaces will be limited and available on a first-come basis.
Music at Midday: Jan Elliott Duo
Saturday 20 April, 12-1pm
Jan Elliott Duo
FREE Event
JAN ELLIOTT DUO brings together two fabulous guitarists. Cadzow Cossar and Jan Elliott have the magic of being able to evoke images of time and place in their music, rich in the folk storytelling genre, weaving beautiful sounds to enrich your day.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Music at Midday: Celtic Ferret
Saturday 13 April, 12-1pm
Celtic Ferret
FREE Event
Steeped in the folk tradition, Celtic Ferret bring us the sounds of guitar, mandolin, whistles, smallpipes, bodhran, harmonica and flutes.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Slow Art Day: Lovers & Castaways
Sunday 13 April
FREE Event
Did you know the average visitor looks at an artwork for less than 30 seconds? This annual global event is on a mission to help more people discover the joy of looking at and learning to appreciate art.
Music at Midday: Repertoire Piano
Saturday 30 March, 12-1pm
Henry Meng
FREE Event
Henry Meng is a pianist studying piano performance at the University of Auckland. He will play an hour of repertoire peppered with conversation.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Artist Workshop Series: Creating Images
Sunday 24 March, 2-4pm
FREE Event
Join practising artist Cindel Vlietman as we create a personal picture to frame and adorn your room from the ready-made images from books and magazines. Guided with techniques to use the imagination, our young artists can discover the endless potential of photographs and text.
Suitable for kids aged 6-12. No reservation required, but spaces will be limited and available on a first-come basis.
Music at Midday: Folk & Pop
Saturday 23 March, 12-1pm
Mahoney Harris
FREE Event
Waiheke-based artist Mahoney Harris brings us her intimate, wistful but hopeful tunes. Her voice has been described as 'honest, charming and beguiling'.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Māpura Studios Panel Discussion: Art as an Agent of Change
Wednesday 20 March, 6-8pm
FREE Event
Māpura Studios have assembled a panel of experts to challenge the structural forces and imperatives that tell us who matters, and who doesn't matter, in our society. And whether, in fact, art matters.
Including Peter Feeney, Madeleine Chapman, Jeanine Clarkin, Jeremy Mayall and Philip Clarke.
All Welcome. There will be a NZSL interpreter at the event.
Paul Ubana Jones: Sunday Concert Series
Sunday 17 March, 6pm
Tickets: $40
Book Tickets
Discover what makes Paul Ubana Jones a 'world class solo acoustic artist'. Kicking off this year’s Sunday Concert Series is this conjuror of unique and original songs, rooted in primal Blues and Soul.
Music at Midday: Composer & Pianist
Saturday 16 March 12-1pm
Michael Bell
FREE Event
Pianist Michael Bell brings us a wide range of styles, including Byrd, Pachelbel, Bach, Mozart, Harold Arlen, Beatles, Elton John and some of his own compositions. He currently shares organ duties at St Luke’s Presbyterian and is the resident organist and music teacher at Kings School in Remuera.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Music at Midday: Opera & Piano from Europe & Japan
Saturday 9 March, 12-1pm
Yuko Takahashi & Setsuko Strang
FREE Event
Yuko and Setsuko's programme will include songs and arias from Italy, France, Spain and Japan, by Rossini, Puccini, De Falla, and the Japanese composers Yamada and Nakada. Setsuko will play a piano solo by Poulenc.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Music at Midday: Piano Duet
Saturday 2 March, 12-1pm
Annabel Yu & Floria Lu
FREE Event
Talented piano duo Annabel and Floria are both graduates with master's degrees in music from the University of Auckland. With years of experience performing together, they have garnered numerous prizes for their exquisite classical piano duets, captivating audiences in Auckland and beyond with their harmonious melodies and shared passion for classical music.
We bring you an hour of free music performed by local musicians each Saturday. Check out our full line-up.
Artist Workshop Series: Creating Creatures
Sunday 25 February, 2-4pm
FREE Event
Join Luff exhibiting artist Georgia Arnold as she shares her playful approach to drawing and sculpture. Explore imaginative drawing techniques that will inspire the creation of your own airdry clay sculptures.
Suitable for kids aged 6-12. No reservation required, but spaces will be limited and available on a first-come basis.
More Than Just: Artist Talk with Matilda Gold (R18)
Thursday 22 February, 10am-11am
FREE Event
Join artist Matilda Gold in conversation with Matthew Wood where she discusses her exhibition, More Than Just which unfolds as a celebration of resilience, individuality, and the right to self-expression. Please note this event is R18: themes of sexuality will be discussed. No registration required.
NZTrio: Groove Café
Sunday 18 February, 7pm
Tickets: $22.50 - $45 (plus fees)
Book Tickets
Join NZTrio for a refreshing 1 hour summer concert. Prepare yourself to be whirled away in this toe-tapping journey through quirky rhythms, vibrant city nightlife, and the colourful spectrum of jazz.
Artist Workshop Series: Foil Fantasy
Sunday 18 February, 2-4pm
FREE Event
Join local artist Freya Burnett as we live the foil fantasy and create tiny, shiny landscapes.
Suitable for kids aged 6-12. No reservation required, but spaces will be limited and available on a first-come basis.
POCKET MARKET: Japan+New Zealand Creators Market
Sunday 18 February , 10am—3pm
FREE Entry
J+N Creators Market returns to Pah Homestead with creative wares made in Japan and New Zealand – crafts, ceramics, plants, flowers, homeware, clothing, hats, accessories, jewellery, bags, Japanese tea & sweets, and more! Held in collaboration with Wonder Journal.
Air2: Curator Talk with Richard Penn
Saturday 17 February, 10.30am
FREE Event
Join curator Richard Penn as he discusses the ceramics works currently on display in Air2. No registration required.
Luff: Artist Talk with Finn Ferrier
Sunday 11 February, 10am-11am
FREE Event
Join artist Finn Ferrier where he will be discussing his rope objects in Luff. Ferrier will talk about the materiality of rope and how it has influenced this current series of works. No registration required.
Maker’s Market at Pah Homestead
Sunday 11 February, 10am—2.30pm
FREE Entry
The Maker’s Market at Pah Homestead returns this February! With stalls from local artists, makers and small businesses, this is a great opportunity to support local and pick up handcrafted, unique goods.
Free parking on-site and dogs are most welcome.
Limited eftpos - bring cash.
Music at Midday
Every Saturday, 12-1pm
FREE Event
Music at Midday returns to Pah Homestead with an hour of free music performed by local musicians.
Check out our line-up.
Creative Matters: School Holiday Art Workshops
Wednesday 20 December — Thursday 1 February, 9am-3pm
$88 per session
Book Tickets (via Creative Matters website)
Hosted by Creative Matters, this series of creative workshops is sure to keep the kids entertained and inspired during school holidays. Suitable for children aged 5-13.
Luff: Curator Talk
Wednesday 6 December, 11am
FREE Event
Join Cat Fooks, the curator of our current major exhibition lʌf as she talks about the process of selecting the works on display, guided by the idea of the four seasons. No registration required.
Maker’s Market at Pah Homestead
Sunday 3 December, 10am—2.30pm
FREE Entry
The annual Maker’s Market at Pah Homestead returns this December! With stalls from local artists, makers and small businesses, this is a great opportunity to support local and pick up handcrafted, unique goods.
Free parking on-site and dogs are most welcome.
Limited eftpos - bring cash.