Arts & Culture
Discover the creative side of Mercury Bay.
Enjoy the creative works of the diverse range of artists and artisans including painters, sculptors, potters, ceramicists, musicians and performance artists. Works are showcased in local businesses, cafes, markets, restaurants, galleries, and at a range of events throughout the year. Use the Arts and Culture page to find an artist that inspires you!
Ian Preece Photography Workshops and Print Sales
Join me for a small group workshop or bespoke photography class on the Coromandel Peninsula, Great Barrier Island, Tiritiri Matangi or Ohiwa-Ohope in New Zealand. I also run regular exhibitions of my work and sell prints directly and through selected galleries.
Whitianga Art Group Summer Exhibition
The Whitianga Art Group are holding their annual summer exhibition until 12 January 2025.
Whitianga Waka Ama
Mercury Bay Quilters
Come and join the Mercury Bay Quilters based in Whitianga who are enthusiastic about this wonderful craft.
Mercury Bay Historical Society Coffee Catch-up
All are welcome to join the regular Mercury Bay Historical Society coffee catch-ups. For those interested in history - it's a great chance to meet likeminded people and to hear fascinating speakers.
Matariki Whanau Day - Mercury Bay Museum
Bring the whanau and celebrate Matariki with the team at the Mercury Bay Museum.
Mercury Bay Library Events
Holiday Programmes 27th June - 18 July. Winter holiday reading challenge and Under the Sea School Holiday Programme! Plus, Weekly events and activities at various times run at the Mercury Bay Library throughout the year and over the school holiday periods. And of course come on in any day they are open to get your favourite books for some excellent reading!
Peninsula Writers Festival - Author Sessions
Two author sessions held each Thursday 29th May - 26th of June. The inaugural Coromandel Peninsula Writers Festival is your chance to meet talented New Zealand authors! View dates and details for each session below.
From May 29 to June 15 Mercury Twin Cinemas in Whitianga is proud to announce the return of the French Film Festival Aotearoa to Whitianga for its third consecutive year. Get your tickets to some great French Films in Whitianga.
The Mercury Bay Art Escape Trust aims to promote and develop the growth of the visual arts in the Mercury Bay area in particular, and the wider Coromandel Peninsula in general.
Mercury Bay Art Escape
This iconic Mercury Bay event is held each year in early March. This Art Escape 2026 weekends are scheduled for the 7th & 9th of March and the 14th and 15th March. A FREE event and opportunity to explore the Coromandel's artists studios, see their work, talk and even purchase their work.
If you have a love of theatre, then join the Offbeat Theatre Company in Whitianga.
Mercury Twin Cinema Whitianga Movie Times
Looking for movies times in Whitianga to watch at the cinema this week and weekend? We've got the latest movie session times for you to view at the two big screens at the Mercury Twin Cinemas.
Gala Opening - Peninsula Writers Festival
Come and join us for this special opening night gala. We welcome you to the inaugural Peninsula Writers' Festival. Come and meet the writers!
Whitianga Lions Art Expo
From the 30th May to the 2nd June the Whitianga Lions are hosting a promotion of new works by fabulous Coromandel artists! Returning to the Whitianga Town Hall this King's Birthday Weekend is the annual Whitianga Lions Art Expo! Entry free - please note the various opening hours below.