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Art Trail 2025 Dianna Fary Holtom's Art Studios

Artist Dianna Fary at Holtom's Art Studios, Paekākāriki

Save the date for Kāpiti Coast Art Trail 2026

Date: 05 May 2026

The Kāpiti Coast Art Trail is back in spring, with a change to the dates to include the long Labour Weekend in October – great news if you're planning a spring visit!

The Art Trail still runs across two weekends, starting with Labour Day Weekend. Most artists will be open on all three days, giving you more time to explore, meet artists, and enjoy the Trail at a relaxed pace.  

This year's Art Trail takes place on:

  • Labour Weekend: 24–26 October 2026
  • The following weekend: 31 October–1 November 2026

Whether you’re planning a long‑weekend escape or a relaxed follow‑up visit, this is your invite to make a trip of it and enjoy everything the Kāpiti Coast has to offer.

Make a weekend (or two) of it

The Art Trail is the perfect excuse to turn your visit into a Kāpiti getaway.

Between studio visits, you can:

  • settle in at a beachside café or restaurant
  • wander coastal or bush walks
  • browse local shops and markets
  • soak up spring sunshine and sea air

Staying a little longer means you won’t have to rush – and there's nothing quite like Kāpiti in spring, when the coast comes to life. Discover just how much there is to see and do beyond the Trail whether you're visiting with family, as a couple, with friends or planning a girls’ (or boys’) weekend away.

If you’re coming from out of town, it’s a good idea to book your accommodation early and plan your Art Trail visit around a full weekend (or long weekend) on the coast.

For ideas on where to stay, eat and explore, visit www.visitkapiti.co.nz

We’re currently confirming this year’s artists, with more details — including studio locations — coming soon.