Iconic to the Hawke’s Bay social calendar, the Boxing Day Festival returns for its 9th run to Cape Estate in 2024.

The festival delivers the best in Hawke’s Bay hospitality & entertainment drawing together family & friends in an open air garden stage setting FOR a memorable summer occasion.

2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Thursday 26 DecEMBER

Te Awanga • Hawkes Bay

Cape Estate is located on the elevated terrace of Te Awanga Downs overlooking sweeping vineyards, glistening sea & the spectacular Hawkes Bay coastline landmark Cape Kidnappers.

FEATURING A secret garden, tennis court & SWIMMING POOL, the venue transforMS into a boutique festival on BOXING DAY.

Expect live music, tennis, kubb, assorted games AND handpicked selection of local food, wine, beer & cider.

The festival is family friendly, there will be something in it for everyone.

Kids 12 & under will have free entry and an enhanced kids zone featuring a bouncy castle, games and face painting. Youths aged 13-17 also welcome.

everyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Transport options include free parking available at Cape Estate on the day. As well as return bus tickets to the venue, departing from Taradale, Napier and Clive or Hastings, Havelock North and Haumoana.