Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival 2025

Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival 2025

Te Tairawhiti Arts Festival is back for 2025, happening 26th September - 5th October.

Te Ara I Whiti - Light Trail

In 2025 Te Ara I Whiti brings together a group of ten artists who have created newly commissioned sculptural installations in response to the kaupapa - O mātou tūmanako’ ‘our dreams. 

Te Ars I Whiti is an interactive visual arts experience primarily composed of illuminated installations and sculptural works that celebrate contemporary design and connections to people and place. In 2025 we are proud to welcome Melanie Tangaere Baldwin back as a curator with collaboration and support from globally acclaimed lighting designer, Angus Muir. 

Te Katoa with Tama Waipara

Experience the magic of a NZ Music award winner with feature artists Tyna Keelan, Kirsten Te Rito and Raiha Moetara. 

For one show only on the 26th September at 7.00PM its a long-awaited Tūranga launch, as a tribute and thank you to the home that inspired the album Tama brings it back to where it all began

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Annie & Papa Will Crummer

A voice that has travelled the world, a legend of Aotearoa music. Annie Crummer is back.

For the very first time in Gisborne, this iconic voice is joined by her father, treasured Pacific legend, Papa Will Crummer. 

He's a crooner, she's a soulful powerhouse, and together they're an exceptional talent. 

Two shows only, don't miss an unforgettable musical experience.

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