Welcome to Tōmoana Showgrounds, a versatile event venue just a five-minute drive from Hastings city centre. Our expansive green site features multiple zones that can be used individually or as a collective and scaled to suit events of any size. Additionally, the Exhibition Hall is a spacious indoor venue perfect for hosting seated dinners, banquets, exhibitions, conferences, intimate live performances, and physical activities.
Tōmoana Showgrounds is an iconic venue that hosts a wide range of events throughout the year. Its picturesque Waikoko Gardens is home to the renowned Hawke’s Bay Farmers' Market, where thousands of visitors gather every Sunday to enjoy the best of Hawke’s Bay.
Tōmoana Showgrounds is ideal for:
- Concerts
- Markets
- Weddings
- Sports events
- Light shows
- Equestrian events
- Agricultural events
Services available:
- Marketing support
- Ticketing through Eventfinda
- Catering: We connect you with a variety of options, from food trucks to gourmet catering and beverage suppliers.
- Technical support: We connect you with local suppliers who offer everything from simple equipment hire to full-service support.
Event types include:
- Concerts
- Markets
- Weddings
- Sports events
- Light shows
- Equestrian events
- Agricultural events
Contact us
For more information about Tōmoana Showgrounds, please contact the Event & Venue Coordinator:
events@hdc.govt.nz
06 871 5000
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Tōmoana Showgrounds is proudly owned and operated by the Hastings District Council. We partner with the Hawke’s Bay A&P Society and other major event producers to create a dynamic annual event calendar that brings vibrancy to Hastings District and beyond.
We look forward to working with you! Get in touch to explore how we can help bring your event to life.
Major events held at Tōmoana Showgrounds include:
- Land Rover Horse of the Year (full site, approx. 30,000 attendees)
- Six60 concert (full site, approx. 30,000 attendees)
- L.A.B concert (Waikoko Gardens, approx. 10,000 attendees)
- Hawke’s Bay A&P Show (full site, approx. 30,000 attendees)
- Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards (Exhibition Hall, approx. 500 attendees)
- Fiesta of Lights
- Nest Fest (Waikoko Gardens, approx. 5,000 attendees)
Booking and enquiries
If you would like to make a general enquiry or find out more about running an event at Tōmoana Showgrounds please complete the form below.
For urgent queries please call call our events team on 06 871 5000. If you could like more general information about running an event in the Hastings District please visit this page of the Hastings District Council website.
Event enquiries form
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