What's On IN Napier

Whether you’re planning your next visit to Napier to coincide with one of the region’s many great events, or keen to find something to take in while you’re here, there are many terrific options, whatever the season.

For the full listing of Napier and Hawke’s Bay events visit the Hawke’s Bay Tourism events page. Below are our recommendations for the coming months:


Horse of The Year

10th -15th March 2020

Tens of thousands of people can't be wrong. The New Zealand Horse of the Year Show is touted as one of the greatest equestrian celebrations on the planet by people all over the world.

It's a true celebration of all things equestrian that encompass all that is good about New Zealand and a shared love of horses.

Come and be part of one of the biggest sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere – you won't regret it for a minute!

  • 2600 horses
  • 1800 riders
  • 28 arenas
  • 400 volunteers
  • 8,000 square metres of shopping
  • 84,000 Attendance

You'll need to book your accommodation early. Discover more about the event here.

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