Devonport This Weekend
17 April, 2026
Devonport This Weekend — 17, 18, 19 April
Colour coordinated… at last month’s Fair on the Hill
Music & Entertainment
Live Music at Tiny Triumphs
Freight play at Tiny’s. Chicago-style blues, a beer/vino or two, great hosts, good times. What’s not to like?
When: Friday, from 7.30pm.
Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 Clarence St.
Broadway Dreams at The Rose Centre
In this one-off musical-theatre fundraiser, a talented young cast performs iconic Broadway hits, from past to present. The show blends live vocals, movement, and storytelling to create an engaging and memorable afternoon of theatre. More information and tickets here.
When: Sunday, 1pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
On at The Vic This Weekend
Vasya Oblomov: Live Show
Vasya Oblomov is a Russian musician, songwriter, poet, composer, and music producer, as well as a member of the cult project Grazhdanin Poet. He has penned numerous satirical songs in response to current events, while his music videos have collectively had tens of millions of views and garnered many awards.
When: Sunday, 7pm. Tickets here.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople: 10th Anniversary Screenings
Two rebels. One million hectares of untamed wilderness. The hunt is on. A story about a defiant city kid who finds himself on the run in the bush with his cantankerous foster uncle. Based on the Barry Crump book Wild Pork and Watercress, it’s The Vic’s best-attended movie in the last 10 years.
When: Saturday, 12.10pm. Tickets here.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
Music with Tainui Tuesdays
Live music from the Tainui Tuesdays band. Entry: $20 cash, free for club members but koha appreciated. Drinks and snacks available at the bar. For enquiries and bookings, contact Kirsty McPherson: kirmac@xtra.co.nz or 027 207 0449.
When: Sunday, 5–7pm.
Where: Devonport Yacht Club, 25 King Edward Pde.
Folk Music at The Bunker
Fire in the mountain: session around the fire. No charge. If you’re driving, call 021 213 1518 for information about parking and access to the code open the barrier. For more information, see here.
When: Sunday, 7–10pm.
Where: Devonport Folk Music Club, The Bunker, Takarunga ⃒ Mt Victoria.
Friday Night Live at Harmony Hall
Come along for open-mic night at Harmony Hall, to hear talented local singers and maybe give it a go yourself. Bring a plate and BYO.
When: Fridays, 7pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Lazy Sunday Afternoon Singing
Head along to Harmony Hall for a singing session. Email johndavynz@gmail.com for the weekly programme. BYO wine and cheese.
When: Sundays, 3–5pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Gallery Exhibitions & Art
Fearsome Beauty: Satellite2
The kahu (harrier hawk) is front and centre of this exhibition by Derek March. With its tearing beak and deadly grappling clawed feet, it is depicted as an embodiment of nature’s dark energy as well her raw beauty.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
Where: 61A Victoria Rd.
Common Matter: Depot Artspace
Artist Amanda Mackenzie presents a study of the humble egg tray — made for function from waste, endlessly recycled, the epitome of sustainability. Community contributions (of around 3500 egg trays) form the foundation of structures that are stacked, clustered and reconfigured. Read the story in the 10 April Flagstaff.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Inkpressions: Depot Lounge
Inkpressions, an exhibition by Argentina-born artist Ana Ferrari, grew from a place of play, experimentation and improvisation with relief printing. The works explore texture, colour and organic form through curiosity and the simple joy of making.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Verity Kindleysides at Depot 3 Vic Road
Verity Kindleysides’ exhibition, Inside the Garden & Beyond (after Pat Hanly), explores the three-maunga Devonport peninsula, linked by jewel-like gardens. It’s a reinterpretation and homage to Pat Hanly’s early-1970s Inside the Garden series.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd.
Maker of the Month: Depot 3 Vic Road
Sally Tagg is a multidisciplinary visual artist, whose practice spans sculpture, ceramics, photography, and botanically inspired publishing. Working from her Devonport home studio, she is currently exploring ceramic sculptural works, experimenting with the combination of clay and glass.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd.
Katie Robinson at The Rose Centre Art Spot
Each month, the Rose Centre Art Spot highlights the work of a different local artist. Katie Robinson’s artistic influences are shaped by her background in the natural sciences, and her interest in light, landscape and colour (the emotional anchor of her work, which she uses to spotlight her subject matter).
When: Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Sport & Recreation
Friday Social Pétanque
An opportunity for club members and guests to play petanque and enjoy a social catch-up with friends and the local community. All welcome. More information here.
When: Fridays, 3–5pm.
Where: Stanley Bay Petanque Club, 20 Stanley Pt Rd.
North Shore Rugby Club
No matches at Vauxhall this weekend. Three senior sides are on the road, playing Massey (premiers and the premier reserves) and Takapuna (under-21s). In last Saturday’s double-header derby at Onewa Domain, both the premiers and the premier reserves enjoyed victories over Takapuna.
North Shore United Football Club
North Shore has an away match versus West Coast Rangers on Saturday. Last weekend, Shore had a 3-1 home win over Cambridge, putting them third-equal on the table.
General Events
Toy Library at Devonport Community House
Hundreds of quality toys to try out or borrow, for kids aged up to six years old.
When: Saturdays, 9–11am.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Thread Room: Adults Sewing Classes
A mixed-level class, with spaces for beginners as well as those with more experience. Book a place here.
When: Saturdays, 10am–12pm.
Where: Devonport Community House, 32 Clarence St.
Volcanic Vinyl Pop-Up Record Store
New and used LPs for sale across most genres including funk, soul, punk, blues, rock, electronica, metal, reggae and hip hop, all in the convivial surroundings of Tiny Triumphs.
When: Saturdays, 2–5.30pm.
Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 Clarence St.
Weekend Nature Nursery
Join Restoring Takarunga Hauraki at the community native plant nursery. Choose the activities that interest you, meet like-minded people and finish with kai and kōrero.
When: Sundays, 10am–12pm.
Where: Ngataringa Community Nursery, 27A Lake Rd.
Weekly Kōrero and Kemu at Devonport Library
Practise beginner-level Māori language in a fun and relaxing environment. Or learn more te reo through playing card and board games. Drinks and games provided. Free of charge. Haere mai | all welcome.
When: Sundays, 11am–12pm.
Where: 2 Victoria Rd.
Mahjong at Devonport Community House
Want to play some casual games of mahjong? Email maddy@devonportcomhouse.co.nz to join the WhatsApp group chat to ensure you have a seat at the table. No tutor present. $2 per session.
When: Sundays, 1–3pm.
Where: 32 Clarence St.
Devonport Navy Museum
Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history. View albums from the museum’s extensive photographic collections from World War I onwards, as part of the What a Life exhibition on display in the Foyer Gallery.
When: Daily, 10am–5pm.
Where: 64 King Edward Pde.
Devonport Museum
The museum has many fascinating displays showing local natural, geological and human history, along with memorabilia relating to schools, transport, early settlers and families, and a collection of historical photographs. See our column about an object from the museum in the 10 April Flagstaff.
When: Saturdays and Sundays, 2–4pm.
Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
3/132 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
129 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
2/45 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
3/48 Bayswater Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
37A Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
40A Aramoana Ave, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
65 Aramoana Ave, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
10 Wicklow Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
24 Spencer Tce, Saturday, 2–2.30pm.
40B Norwood Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
22 Stanley Point Rd, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
46 Tainui Rd, Sunday, 12.30–1pm.
34A Calliope Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
3/140 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 1.30–2pm.
39 Ngataringa Rd, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Bayleys
46B Clifton Rd, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
36 Oxford Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
4/38 Old Lake Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
12 Achilles Cres, Saturday, 12–12.30pm.
3/16 Queens Pde, Saturday, 12–12.30pm.
20 King Edward Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
58 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
23A Achilles Cres, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
5B King Edward Pde, Saturday, 1–1.30pm.
11 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
19 Kerr St, Saturday, 2–2.30pm.
108 Calliope Rd, Saturday, 2–2.30pm.
20 Birkley Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
G8/45 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
601/45 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 3–3.30pm.
69 Stanley Point Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
7/16 Williamson Ave, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
3/25 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
41 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
6/93 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
16 Kiwi Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
18 Cautley St, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
46 Waterview Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
23 Ewen Alison Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
2/2 Lytton St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
56A Church St, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
3/64 Victoria Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
1/106 Stanley Point Rd, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
5 Bulwer St, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
Ray White
1/31 Eversleigh Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
40 Cheltenham Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11.30am–12.30pm.
Coming Up Next Weekend
Youth Film Fest Screening
A special community screening celebrating local young filmmakers whose short films premiere on the big screen. More information and tickets here.
When: Friday 24 April, 5pm.
Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Road, Belmont.
North Shore Rugby Club
Anzac Day sees all four senior sides at home, hosting teams from Kumeu and Silverdale. It’s set to be a special occasion, both on and off the field.
When: Saturday 25 April.
Where: Vauxhall Sportsfields, 28 Vauxhall Rd.
Anzac Memories: The Rose Singers
Bring the whānau and commemorate Anzac Day with The Rose Singers through a special concert of wartime favourites. No charge, donations gratefully accepted. BYO drinks. Email ruth.chapman216@gmail.com to book a seat or request more information.
When: Saturday 25 April, 6.30pm.
Where: The Rose Centre, 4 School Road, Belmont.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz
no later than Thursday morning.