Art on the Green – Night Market
part of Nuit Blanche 2026
Date: Oct 3 – Oct 3Space: Cathedral Green
Presented by Creative Arts Napier (CAN)
As darkness falls and the city lights begin to glow during Nuit Blanche – Art After Dark, the lawn outside St John’s Cathedral will transform into a vibrant marketplace of creativity.
Discover handmade treasures, beautiful jewellery, artisan products, and unique gifts from talented Hawke’s Bay’s makers.
Wander beneath the evening sky, meet the artists behind the work, and experience a celebration of local creativity in the heart of Napier.
This Night Market is the perfect place to explore, connect, and shop local.
*Saturday October 3rd 2026
*5.30pm – 10.00pm
*Cathedral Green, Hastings Street
*Family friendly
*Free to look around
*Lots to explore and purchase
Stallholders:
Bean Flower Jewellery
Insta: @bean_flower_jewellery
Unique, handmade polymer clay creations and jewellery, inspired by nature, flora and fauna, and all things quirky and nerdy.
The Flourish Atelier
Insta: @the.flourish.atelier
Whimsical giftware and handcrafted art for those who seek the unique.
Kingfisher Pottery
Insta: @kingfisher_pottery
Handcrafted ceramics including decorative items and functional everyday tableware.
Michelle’s Naturals
Insta: @michelles_naturals
Botanical skincare, thoughtfully formulated. Small-batch skincare created in Hawke’s Bay using carefully selected botanical oils, plant extracts and proven skin-supporting ingredients.
Creations by Sew Jess
Insta: @sew_jesscreations
Beautifully handcrafted handbags, wallets and accessories, lovingly made in New Zealand by Creations by Sew Jess. Unique, stylish and practical pieces made to last.
Crafted by Coralie
Unique personalised gifts and homewares, handcrafted using laser engraving, vinyl, paper-craft and more. From earrings and puzzles to nightlights, Christmas baubles and kids’ painting sets, there’s something for everyone!
Happy Little Things
Fun, quirky and full of personality, Happy Little Things offers 3D printed creatures and fidgets alongside unique handmade collectibles, all created to bring a smile and spark a little joy.
Rebecca Gilmore – Wildlife Artist
Insta: @rebeccagilmoreart
Beautifully detailed artwork celebrating New Zealand’s native birds and wildlife. Rebecca’s original paintings are available as professionally reproduced limited-edition fine art giclée prints, capturing the detail and character of each original.
Patzys Pots
FB: Patzys Pots
Creative and colourful terracotta pot crafts, transformed into fun pot people, lighthouses and other charming garden creations.
Hedgehogs Chocolates
Deb & Gill
Yummy delicious homemade chocolates for any occasion.