Coromandel
Open Studios
Arts Tour
First 2 weekends of October
3—4 & 10—11 October 2026
Coromandel
Open Studios
Arts Tour
First 2 weekends of October
3—4 & 10—11 October 2026
Coromandel
Open Studios
Arts Tour
First 2 weekends of October
3—4 & 10—11 October 2026
Coromandel
Open Studios
Arts Tour
First 2 weekends of October
3—4 & 10—11 October 2026
Two weekends. Dozens of studios. One extraordinary peninsula.
Every year, across the first two weekends of October, the Coromandel Arts Tour opens the doors of working artists’ studios in one of New Zealand’s most creatively rich regions.
Walk into the spaces where the work is actually made. Meet the painters, potters, jewellers, printmakers, sculptors, and textile artists who call the Coromandel home, and discover the stories, tools, and processes behind each piece. Watch a work in progress. Ask the questions you’d never get to ask anywhere else.
You are invited to wander at your own pace — map in hand — through studios tucked into hillsides, coastal gardens, and in the heart of Coromandel Town. Take your time browsing original work available to purchase directly from the artists who made it.
Between studios, soak up everything Coromandel Town has to offer: its heritage buildings, its harbour, its cafés and characters. The tour is as much about experiencing the place as it is the art.
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In October every year across the first two weekends, the Coromandel Arts Tour opens the doors of working artists’ studios in one of New Zealand’s most creatively rich regions.
Walk into the spaces where the work is actually made. Meet the painters, potters, jewellers, printmakers, sculptors, and textile artists who call the Coromandel home, and discover the stories, tools, and processes behind each piece. Watch a work in progress. Ask the questions you’d never get to ask anywhere else.
A quick word from our fans...
"The Coromandel Arts Tour is a testament to the local creative community: diverse, vibrant, generous. I felt so welcomed, and lucky to get to talk to creatives and community connectors who shared a peek behind the scenes of their mahi, leaving me inspired and looking forward to the next one."
–Aimee Anderson-O’Connor, Creative Waikato
A quick word from our fans...
"Wanting to say a huge thank you to all who organized this fantastic tour and all the artists involved. We had a fantastic day showing Aussie Whanau about the Rohe. We saw and bought gorgeous art and loved the energy of it all. Will be back again next year."
–Michele Fill
A quick word from our fans...
"The Coromandel Arts Tour is an inspiring experience. I love having the opportunity to chat with artists and hear the stories behind their creations, and gain insight into their techniques. Every studio visit offers a new discovery, and the warmth, generosity, and passion of the artists make the experience even more rewarding. The tour is a wonderful celebration of the Coromandel’s vibrant creative community and a must-do for anyone who loves art."
–Marion Manson