Devonport This Weekend
28 November, 2025
Devonport This Weekend — 28, 29, 30 November
General Events
Festive Bites & Delights
A charity event in support of Waterwise, featuring festive food stalls, Christmas cakes and decorations for sale, silent auction, live music and more. Organised by Bayleys and Devonport Rotary.
When: Friday, 3–9pm.
Where: 33 King Edward Pde.
Toy Library at Devonport Community House
Hundreds of quality toys to try out or borrow, for kids aged up to six years old.
When: Saturday, 9–11am.
Where: 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: Saturday, 2–5.30pm.
Where: Tiny Triumphs, 5 Clarence St.
Weekly Kōrero and Kemu
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: Sunday, 11am–12pm.
Where: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Rd, corner of Windsor Reserve.
Devonport Navy Museum
Visit the Torpedo Bay Navy Museum for a look into New Zealand’s naval history. The Tides of Change exhibition, part of the 2025 Auckland Festival of Photography, is displayed in the atrium. Instrumental to Defence, the history of the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, is on display in the Foyer Gallery.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 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.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 2–4pm.
Where: 33 Vauxhall Rd.
Music & Entertainment
On at The Vic This Weekend
Nuremberg — Advance Screenings. The Allies need to ensure the Nazi regime answers for the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust. Meanwhile, a US Army psychiatrist is locked in a dramatic psychological duel with former Reichsmarschall Herman Göring. Tickets here.
When: Saturday, 5.25pm, and Sunday, 2.45pm.
Where: The Victoria Theatre (The Vic), 48 Victoria Rd.
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: Friday, 7pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Michael Steiner at The Rose Centre
Something for the Russophones… Stories from a Comedian (in Russian). Join comedian Michael Steiner for a stand-up show in Russian, full of laughter, life stories and sharp observations about love, family and everyday life. Tickets $40. More information and tickets here.
When: Saturday, 6–8pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
DJ Party at Signal Hill
DJ Andy Clayton takes you on a journey through the best of house music.
When: Saturday, 9pm–12.15am.
Where: 24 Victoria Rd.
Live Music at The Patriot
Enjoy live music in the beer garden. Summer Sunday Sessions continue this weekend, with Jenni Smith performing country folk inspired tunes.
When: Sunday, from 2pm.
Where: 14 Victoria Rd.
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: Sunday, 4pm.
Where: 4 Wynyard St.
Musical Evening at Devonport Yacht Club
Live music, dancing, and singalong featuring band Tainui Tuesdays. Drinks and snacks available for purchase at the bar. Catering by Flying Rickshaw. Entry $20 cash on the door (koha for club members). For more information, contact Kirsty McPherson at kirmac@xtra.co.nz or 027 207 0449.
When: Sunday, 5–7pm.
Where: 25 King Edward Pde.
Folk Music at The Bunker
Bunker Hill Unplugged showcases four songwriters. Cost: $10 cash at the door. If you’re driving, call 021 213 1518 for information about parking and access to the code to open the barrier. For more information, see here.
When: Sunday, 8pm.
Where: The Bunker, Takarunga.
Gallery Exhibitions
Uncorked at Satellite2
This is the first solo show for Takapuna artist Nikki Kelly. Her paintings begin on the canvas as abstract bursts of colour, and are then punctuated by familiar subjects and figurative shapes, applied with rollers, scrapers and sponges. Read the story in the 21 November Flagstaff.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
Where: 61A Victoria Rd.
Time Well Spent: at Depot 3 Vic Road
Belmont artist Anna Victoria uses software tool PowerPoint to painstakingly recreate the facades of local buildings and landmarks as graphic depictions, inviting us to reflect on the memories and stories these places hold. Read the story in the 21 November Flagstaff.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 3 Victoria Rd.
The Moon Looked at Me Funny: Depot Artspace
Faces, bodies, and strange creatures emerge from fabric in Sarah Cowie’s exhibition The Moon Looked at Me Funny. The artist uses puppetry and fabric sculpture with digital photography and videography to activate puppet creatures inhabiting lush fabric worlds.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10am–4pm.
Where: 28 Clarence St.
Creating Devonport at the Rose Centre Art Spot
Sarah-Jane Smith has been portraying the charm and energy of Devonport for more than a decade. Her paintings celebrate the vibrant connection between people, place and nature — each piece telling a story of community and everyday life.
When: Friday, 9am–4pm.
Where: 4 School Road, Belmont.
Sport & Recreation
North Shore Cricket Club
In round two of the Jeff Crowe one-day premier men’s competition, Shore visit Hibiscus Coast Cricket Club, having lost their opening round match by four wickets against Takapuna last weekend. The premier reserve men take on Howick Pakuranga at Devonport Domain.
The premier women are not playing this weekend, but have two rounds to get through next weekend.
When: Saturday, from 11am.
Where: Devonport Domain.
Twilight Bowls at Belmont Park Bowling Club
Join a team or just roll up on the night and give it a go. All welcome. BBQ runs through the evening. Bar open, prizes.
When: Friday, 6pm start.
Where: 46 Roberts Ave, Bayswater.
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: Friday, play 4–6pm, bar opens from 5.30pm.
Where: Stanley Bay Petanque Club, 20 Stanley Pt Rd.
Open Homes
Barfoot & Thompson
35 Montgomery Ave, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
11 Buchanan St, Saturday, 11–11.30am.
23C Stanley Point Rd, Saturday, 12–12.30pm.
20 Norwood Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
20/53 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
3/15 Kerr St, Saturday, 2–2.30pm.
2/38 Jutland Rd, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
3/140 Calliope Rd, Sunday, 1–2pm.
5A Morrison Ave, Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
Bayleys
59 Seacliffe Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
23A Achilles Cres, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
21A Fraser Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
2/9 Calliope Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
14 Handley Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.45pm.
58A Aramoana Ave, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
30A Hart Rd, Saturday, 2–2.45pm.
1/15A Kerr St, Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
38 Albert Rd, Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
Harcourts Cooper & Co
15 Beaconsfield St, Saturday and Sunday, 11–11.30am.
9C Kerr St, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
27 Queens Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
28 Queens Pde, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
46A Albert Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.30pm.
7 Marine Tce, Saturday and Sunday, 12–12.45pm.
1/106 Stanley Point Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
95 Vauxhall Rd, Saturday and Sunday, 1–1.30pm.
6 Cautley St, Saturday and Sunday, 2–2.30pm.
7/16 Williamson Ave, Sunday, 11–11.30am.
Coming Up Next Weekend
- Devonport Christmas Festival: Saturday 6 December and Sunday 7 December.
- Depot Day Out (open day): Saturday 6 December.
- Hoop EP release show: Saturday 6 December.
- Bayswater markets and moonlight cinema: Saturday 6 December.
- Devonport Ethical Christmas Market: Sunday 7 December.
- Advanced Cyanotype Taster Workshop: Sunday 7 December.
Tell us about your weekend event: email details to
whatson@devonportflagstaff.co.nz
no later than Thursday morning.