Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!

Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Alex Foster-Winder, Cameron Barclay (TBC), Matt Pike, Grant Winterburn

Join us for the business event of the year!

• Presented by the renowned New Zealand journalist Jesse Mulligan

• Indulge in delectable cuisine curated by Artisan Kitchen

• Entertainment with Ryan Edwards and Jodie Gummer

• Spot prizes

• Winner announcements

Join the 2025 sponsors, entrants, and who’s who of the business community as we applaud and celebrate the successes of our business communities!

Kapiti Women's Expo

Get ready for a vibrant day out at the Kapiti Women's Expo – a fantastic community event where businesses come together to showcase their products and services. Just in time for your Christmas shopping, this is the perfect chance to discover unique gifts, connect with makers and service providers, and support your local economy.

From art and beauty, to fashion, food and drinks, health and fitness, homeware, pet care, and a wide range of professional services – there's something here for everyone, for every occasion. For a full list of exhibitors go to our website www.KapitiWomensExpo.co.nz

Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner, brimming with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence of South African Caroline Borole (as seen on South African Idols) live on stage, complete with her international band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this SIMPLY THE BEST tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.

It was the biggest concert tour in history, and now you can re-live the hype when TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift comes to Southward Theatre, Paraparaumu on Wed 12 Nov 2025!

Join us as we salute 'Tay Tay' and the indelible impact she's had on Pop music with this joyous, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 exquisite renditions of Taylor's biggest hits from every era of her career, including Shake It Off, Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, You Belong With Me, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Bad Blood, Our Song, Lover and more.

This is a tribute show and is not associated with Taylor Swift Productions.

FREE EVENT - Coffee & Cars is back for Season 8!

We’re rolling into our eighth season of Coffee & Cars at Southward Car Museum!

Bring your pride and joy, check out an incredible mix of classics, customs, hot rods, and modern favourites - or just come along to enjoy the atmosphere.

Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!

Featuring:
Karl Perigo, Russell Dixon, Marian Burns, Charlotte West, Kate Lineham, Paul Carnegie-Jones.

The Greatest Christmas Show is New Zealand’s #1 family Christmas event, blending heartwarming moments, spectacular dance, and world-class entertainment into one unforgettable night.

Prepare for a breath-taking spectacle featuring soaring vocals that will fill the theatre with the spirit of Christmas, while our cast of incredible dancers and a jaw-dropping cirque aerial act bring the stage to life in a flurry of wonder, skill, and glittering costumes.

From high-flying feats to touching moments that capture the true meaning of Christmas, and a very special visit from Santa Claus himself, this is a show that will warm hearts, inspire smiles, and create cherished memories for the whole family.

🎟Don’t miss the magic. Don’t miss the laughter. Don’t miss the #1 family show this Christmas.

With successful events in Whanganui, Kāpiti, and now Tauranga, each Taste Festival is thoughtfully curated to bring together local producers, food trucks and live music in a beautiful outdoor setting. 

Founded and run by event professionals with a passion for local culture and connection, Taste K`apiti is a high-quality food and drink experience in a vibrant and relaxed setting that doubles as a perfect end-of-year celebration for friends & families, teams & businesses.

Want to elevate your Taste experience? Check out our VIP/Corporate tickets/tables.

Everything is running smoothly in Santa’s workshop this year — the toys are built, the reindeer are ready, the cookies are baked, and even the elves are behaving (for once!). But trouble is never far away… 

Curious Buddy, the elf on a shelf, discovers a dusty old bottle marked “DO NOT OPEN.” Of course, he opens it and out bursts a magical spell that shatters into tiny sparkles, floating through the workshop and before long Freezle and Elfis are back to their naughty ways!
Can Santa, the Christmas Fairy, and the rest of the gang catch the spell before it causes too much chaos? Or will Christmas unravel quicker than Buddy can eat a gingerbread man? 

Packed with laughter, songs, and festive magic, A Spell Before Christmas is a hilarious pantomime treat for the whole family and grab a photo with Santa and the elves after the show!

Hold onto your hats, New Zealand! Australia’s Thunder from Down Under is hitting the road, and we’re packing more heat than a scorching Aussie summer!

From the South Island to the North Island, Thunder’s sizzling-hot Aussie exports will be showing you how they party down under. Whether you’re in Dunedin, or Auckland or anywhere in between, get ready for a night that’ll have you saying ‘G’day’ to pleasure and ‘Hooroo’ to your inhibitions.

🎸🌞 Set in the outdoor amphitheatre at Southwards Car Museum, we’re bringing you a day packed with incredible music, and good vibes for a second year!! Bring your friends and a picnic blanket and get ready to create some more summer memories!

Early Bird tickets on sale NOW!