On the first Thursday of each month, Devonport comes alive with First Thursdays – an evening of exhibitions, live music, food, and community spirit. Local galleries, shops, and eateries stay open late, creating a vibrant village atmosphere. Supported by founding partners DEPOT, the Devonport Business Association, and The Vic Theatre, the event celebrates the best of our creative community.

🗓 Saturday 13 December, 10am–2pm 📍 Devonport RSA

The Devonport Collective Pop-Up Market brings together a group of small local businesses, makers, and designers — all showcasing their products, ideas, and artistry in person.

From handcrafted ceramics and jewellery to fashion, textiles, wellness products, and more, it’s a chance to support local, shop small, and meet the people behind the labels.

Some of the stallholders include:
✨ Love & Glory
🐝 Mind Your Beezwax
🌀 Agora Studio
♻️ Right Said Thread – Textile Rescue
🌸 Clove Label
🍄 Soulshine Spores
…and many more!

Some sellers will have EFTPOS, but cash is always handy. Grab a coffee from Stone Oven (koha appreciated) while you browse.

📅 Sunday 18 January 2026📍 Navy Fields, Ngataringa Bay

Lace up for a classic summer run on the Devonport waterfront. Part of the North Shore Run Series, Run Devonport features a fast, flat 5km loop with beautiful views across Ngataringa Bay and the Harbour Bridge. Choose from 5km, 10km or 15km distances (run or walk), with a fun 2km course for the kids.

Every finisher receives an exclusive event medal — complete all four North Shore events to build the full summer collection.

A great way to kick off the year, enjoy the scenery, and get moving with the community.

📅 Saturday 31 January 2026
📍 Windsor Reserve, Devonport

Sunsetter Festival returns to Devonport’s waterfront this summer after a spectacular 2025 debut. Set against the backdrop of the harbour, this boutique festival blends world-class music, fine wine, craft beer, creative cocktails, and delicious food from some of Auckland’s favourite eateries.

Expect vibrant performers, an incredible line-up of local and international acts, and an atmosphere that captures the best of summer on the Shore.

It’s a day of great sounds, flavours, and seaside energy you won’t want to miss.

📅 Sunday 25 January 2026📍 Windsor Reserve, Devonport

Bring the kids, lace up your shoes, and get ready for XRACE – the family adventure race where parents and children team up to tackle mystery challenges along a short course.

Nippers Race (under 6): 9.30am
Main Event: 10.00am
Prizegiving: Around 12.00pm

Collect your t-shirt, transponder, and challenge cards 90 minutes before your start time. Expect teamwork, problem-solving, fitness, and plenty of laughs.

16 January – 15 February 2026
Depot Artspace — 3 Victoria Road, Devonport

Local artist Jean Stewart brings together a powerful new body of work painted outdoors in the wild pine and native bush near her home. These paintings trace three threads — from the pine-covered Puponga Point to the rain-soaked months leading into the Auckland floods — capturing landscapes marked by quietness, tension, regeneration and change.

Join the Depot for the Exhibition Opening & Artist Talk on Friday 16 January, 6–7.30pm.

Artwork credit: Jean Stewart, Even in the quiet place it feels like war, Oil on canvas, 2025. Photo by Ralph Brown.

31 January – 28 February 2026
Depot Artspace — 28 Clarence Street, Devonport

Whare Ngaro is a powerful and deeply moving exhibition that addresses the kaupapa of infertility through a wahine Māori lens. Visceral and thought-provoking, Ashleigh Zimmerman’s work explores whakapapa, identity and the emotional weight carried within broken or interrupted lineage. Using kōkōwai symbolism and rich visual language, the exhibition invites viewers into a space of dialogue, reflection and cultural resonance.

Join the opening event on Saturday 31 January, 2–4pm, with an Artist Talk at 3pm.

Artwork credit: Ashleigh Zimmerman, Te hau o Tawhiri, Photographic vinyl print on 3 mm ACM Board, 2024.

📅 Saturday 14 February 2026

📍 All events finish at Windsor Reserve, Devonport

Now in its 24th year, the North Shore Coastal Challenge is one of Aotearoa’s most scenic summer events – and it all wraps up right here in Devonport.

There’s a distance for everyone, from a friendly 6 km stroll to a full 33 km endurance adventure along our stunning coastline. Every participant receives a finisher’s medal, so whether you walk, run, or team up with friends, family, or colleagues, you’ll have something to show for your efforts.

Grab your crew and take on the coast together – it’s the perfect way to start your summer with a splash of adventure.