Events on Waiheke Island

The Waiheke Walking Festival is a fantastic, FREE, 10 day event this year running from 15th – 24th November 2019.

This year we will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Waiheke Walking Festival by bringing back the most popular walks, as well as introducing many new ones. There will be something for almost every age and fitness level and we will cover a range of topics, terrain and duration.

Website: https://waihekewalkingfestival.org/

23rd November: Peacock Sky "Waiheke Walking Festival" - 3 Course Dinner 5:45pm - 9pm

We’re teaming up with the fab team at Waiheke Walking Festival to host a sumptuous dinner following their “Top of the Trig” walk on Saturday 23rd November.

The walk will finish at Peacock Sky with a tour through our vines & three-course dinner for $65pp or $90 including wine matches.
The ever-entertaining Tommy Pickett will be providing music for the evening.

31st December: Peacock Sky New Years Eve Trivia 4:30pm-7pm

Our annual New Year’s trivia is here again! Come and enjoy our family friendly vibe on December 31st at 4:30pm, with Mini Cheese Boards and entry to the trivia for $25 per person. We offer you excitement and a chance to win some prizes!

We should be wrapping up around 6:30 or 7:00, in plenty of time to get back home and freshen up so you can stay out late and see in the New Year.

New Years Eve, 31st December 2019: Casita Miro - FRENCH TOAST with Linn Lorkin & Hershal 

NYE is all about celebrating with your neighbours and so we are delighted to present Spain and its Northern neighbour France; the best of neighbours... just don't mention Napoleon. An evening of Spanish gastronomy with a French chanteuse. 

"They all sing, they are fun, they are zany, both in dress, style and performance. This group has panache! I first heard them strolling among the restaurant diners at lunch at Auckland's Viaduct Basin. They would stand beside a table and play then they would move next door to another table, then outside to attract more customers in. Never intrusive, always funny and light hearted with style. Lead vocalist is Linn Lorkin, Hershal on piano accordion, and Peter Scott on bass. A very talented team who will bring "Moulin Rouge" to your venue or event. Especially suitable where you want a French not too intrusive atmosphere. Dancing is possible to their music. I love it - I think you will too!" Pete McGregor

$130 pp which includes bubbles on arrival and Casita's fabulous 4 course Fiesta menu.

To preregister your interest, contact us via email here. Please note, this event is the perfect start to your NYE celebrations, we are only licenced to sell alcohol up to 11pm.

25th January: Peacock Sky Summer Music Sessions: Baz Caitcheon 12pm - 4:30pm

Baz Caitcheon will be providing all the entertainment you need whilst you enjoy lunch at Peacock Sky.

Baz is a human jukebox, the result of years of bands and solo acts. He engages with the audience with a mix of banter and myriad styles. 

Music runs from 12:30pm to 4:30pm and entry is FREE.

13th and 14th February 2020: Casita Miro - Paul Bosauder 

Paul Bosauder is a flamenco guitarist and a composer of Lebanese/New Zealand origin. His playing is expressive, elegant and true to the heart of flamenco music. Paul has performed in Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Greece, France, Lebanon, UK, USA and on Waiheke Island!. 

He currently works as a flamenco guitarist in Spain,after having completed his studies in concert flamenco guitar at ESMUC. Paul has graduated with matricula of honor, which is the highest mark possible. He performs regularly with flamenco dance companies, recitals of flamenco cante (accompanying flamenco singing) and as a concert guitarist and a soloist.

At Casita this February, Paul will be working with an award-winning flamenco dancer Triana Maciel and a spectacular flamenco singer Angeles Toledano. Casita Miro will be transformed with a proscenium stage in the middle of the dining room which enables you to be upfront and personal with the music and those fabulous flying feet. Ole!

$145 pp which includes bubbles on arrival and Casita's famous 4 course Fiesta menu.

To preregister your interest, contact us via email here. As Paul's last concert sold out very quickly last year, we have asked Paul to put aside two evenings for us next February.

15th February: Peacock Sky Summer Music Sessions:Tommy Pickett 12pm-4:30pm

Peacock Sky regular, Tommy Pickett is back for another day of music in the sunshine whilst you enjoy your lunch.

Music runs from 12:30pm to 4:30pm and entry is FREE 

On-Going Events & Exhibitions:

Ostend Saturday Markets: Every Saturday from 7.30am:

The Ostend Saturday Markets are perfect if you are wanting to take a little bit of Waiheke back with you. The Markets usually run from 7.30am till 1 and there is a range of local fresh food, arts, and crafts. 

More information can be found on our Website here

Waiheke Island Community Cinema:

For over 14 years Waiheke’s movie-going experience has been in the hands of a group of dedicated locals who love film. The Cinema is a charitable trust governed by a board of trustees and powered by mostly volunteers, screening films seven days a week with more than twenty screenings each week.  

The cinema is well-used by community groups for fundraising events and special interest screenings as well as offering the usual mix of current arthouse and blockbuster films. Residents and visitors love the quirky 50 seat venue filled with comfy sofas donated by the community.  Thanks to a successful community fundraising campaign, the cinema was able to go digital in 2013.

One of the unique things about Waiheke Cinema is the way it reflects the community to itself through locally made community stories which are screened before feature films.  These short documentaries are made by local filmmakers with funding support from the Cinema Trust.  The Trust also runs filmmaking training and mentoring programmes for youth.

To view what's on at the cinema visit our Website here

Last Laughs Tuesday Nite comedy:

The “Last Laughs Tuesday Nite Comedy” is on the final Tuesday of each month, starting at 7:30 pm at the Artworks Community Theatre. Everyone is welcome: people who would like to have a go at stand-up or improve and those who just want to be an audience member for a bit of a laugh.

Entry by Koha. Doors and café bar open at 7 pm.

For more details please ring Lance on 021 752 105 or email jumparoundyou@gmail.com

More information can be found on our Website here

Denis O’Connor exhibition:

Sip, a new exhibition of Denis O’Connor’s works on wine and Waiheke social history, is on at Tivoli in Oneroa.

More information can be found on our Website here

Waiheke Community Art Gallery:

The Fullers Reclaim to Fame exhibition is on at Waiheke Community Art Gallery. The works contain at least 80 percent recycled materials and are based on them of Home Sweet Home. Four artists explore the four elements of air, water, fire, and earth in 4 Tell, which features paintings by Lorraine Webb and David Sarich, glass art from David Traub, and printmaking by Faith Mc Manus. The gallery is open seven days, from 10 am to 4 pm. 

More information can be found on our Website here

Barbara Robinson Studio Gallery:

Waiheke punter Barbara Robinson opens her studio at 22 Church Bay Road from 11 am to 4 pm on weekends. Ph 021 121 3161

The Artist Goldsmith Gallery:

Christine Hafemalz-Wheeler’s gallery at 106b Ocean View Road is open Thursday to Monday from 11 am to 3 pm

Whittaker’s Music Museum:

With more than 100 working musical instruments, the museum is open seven days a week from 1 pm to 4 pm, with live shows on Saturdays at 1.30pm. Whittaker’s is in the Artworks complex corner of Korora and Ocean View Road in Oneroa.

More information can be found on our Website here or call (09)372 5573

Poto Hub Waiheke Street Food Festival: 2nd Thursday of the Month

Waiheke Street Food Festival is a community event on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the Poto Hub - 3 Tahi Road, Auckland, New Zealand. Local food stalls, live music, craft beer, wine, good vibes & more...

More information can be found on our Website here