Art Deco Napier

26/05/2026

Huge congrats! Such a well-deserved win for a beautiful restoration of a very special Napier building ❤

26/05/2026

The Winter Deco Weekend 2026 programme is now live!

Browse the full programme here:
www.artdecofestival.co.nz

From 17 to 19 July, Napier comes alive with cosy venues, heritage spaces, music, fashion, vintage vehicles, Deco dining, guided events and plenty of midwinter magic.

Tickets open to Art Deco Trust members from 12pm Tuesday 26 May, before going on sale to the general public from 12pm Tuesday 2 June.

Want first access? Join the Art Deco Trust today and book ahead of the crowd:
www.artdeconapier.com/membership

07/05/2026

We can't wait!

Art Deco Festival in February had almost 23,000 unique attendees, some of them on trains.

05/05/2026

THE COUNTDOWN TO WINTER DECO WEEKEND HAS BEGUN!
Winter Deco Weekend
17–19 July 2026

Join us in Art Deco Napier for a weekend of vintage fashion, great food, live music and Art Deco heritage in the Art Deco capital!

With events across the city from morning through to evening, this is your chance to indulge in style, flavour and something worth dressing up for. New for 2026, the Taste Trail brings together cafés, bars and restaurants offering 1930s-inspired dishes and drinks, giving you another reason to get out and explore our Art Deco City.

Programme live:
25 May 2026, 12pm

Tickets on sale:
Trust members: 26 May 2026, 12pm
Public: 2 June 2026, 12pm

Not a Trust member? Join today for early access to tickets and avoid missing out on our most popular events. Your support also helps preserve, protect and promote our built heritage:
www.artdeconapier.com/membership

03/05/2026

We’re continuing to share more Art Deco Festival moments and updates with our email subscribers.

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29/04/2026

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27/04/2026

Happy World Art Deco Day!

Celebrated on April 28, this day marks the opening of the iconic 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris, the event that gave rise to the Art Deco movement we know and love today.

Born from a desire to celebrate innovation, craftsmanship, and modern design, Art Deco continues to shape cities around the world, including right here in Napier.

And while the movement began in 1925, 1931 gave us some of the most breathtaking examples still admired today, from the Empire State Building to the Waldorf Astoria. Bold symbols of optimism and style during challenging times.

There’s no better place to celebrate than the Art Deco capital of the world.

Visit the Art Deco Trust and experience it for yourself:
Walking Tours: www.artdeconapier.com/walking-tours/
Vintage Car Tours: www.artdeconapier.com/car-tours/

Step back in time, soak up the stories, and see why this era still inspires today.