music + events
Centre for
A place of gathering
Nau mai, Haere mai, Afio mai! Welcome to Kāhui St David’s.
Kāhui St David’s is a centre for music-making, inspiration and social connection. It is available for all types of events and functions, including weddings and funerals.
Welcoming, beautiful spaces in the historic heritage St David’s Memorial Church building, located at 70 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton in central Auckland.
Kāhui St David’s is uniquely positioned to serve the performing arts, conferences and gatherings intimate and large-scale.
The building is owned by Friends of St David’s Trust Kāhui Rangi Pūpū, a registered charity.
“Kāhui” means “the gathering” and captures the intention to serve all New Zealanders. It’s here for you.
We invite you to visit, or click below for an event enquiry. Or, sign up to the Newsletter for upcoming events and to stay in touch.
Events
If you’re an artist or promoter, or are simply looking for a venue for an event or special occasion, we would love to hear from you. Email contact@KahuiStDavids.nz
Check out some of the past events held at Kāhui St David’s.
Welcome
A message from the Director, Paul Baragwanath
“Kāhui St David’s is here for you. “Kāhui” means “the gathering”, and that’s what it’s here for. For people to gather here to celebrate, commemorate, create, connect and inspire.
It’s here for special events and memorable experiences, and as a place where everyone feels at home.
What is the building? It was formerly a Presbyterian Church, built as “a living memorial” after World War One. It’s now owned by a charitable trust to see it serve the whole community. It is still a living memorial, which means it continues to honour the memory of those whose lives were taken or affected by war, and their hopes for a better future for others.
The programmes we generate in-house support the performing arts, and are designed to connect, inspire and uplift. A core value of Kāhui St David’s is celebration. When we celebrate together, we feel connected.
For bookings for special events, conferences, weddings, and funerals, we encourage you to engage a musician for your event, to support musical careers.
Whatever your background and interest in Kāhui St David’s, we look forward to hearing from you.”
Image Credit: Conan Fitzpatrick
Colour Quartet by Sara Hughes
Art has been key to saving the building, and to enable Kāhui St David’s to serve the community. The first project was with Max Gimblett ONZM, the second with Warwick Freeman, Arts Laureate.
Sara Hughes - Artist
A remarkable series of specially commissioned works by artist Sara Hughes titled Colour Quartet (full series x 4 artworks) are now available to purchase. Proceeds support the historic St David’s Memorial Church building’s development into a cultural and social destination for all.
The silkscreen-on-brass artworks are inspired by nature, music and the theme of hope for the future. Available to buy individually, in pairs, as a triptych (3), quartet (4) or installation. Each artwork is 610mm H x 460mm wide.
Pre-order your artwork online via the link below for our next delivery dates.
Artwork viewing
By appointment - contact Paul Baragwanath 021 521 574
Anzac at Kāhui St David’s - Centre for Music
We create a series of events through the year for the whole community. That’s you!
The Art of Remembrance Anzac Eve
The annual Art of Remembrance event is held each ANZAC Eve (the night before Anzac Day), to honour the history of the building as a living memorial. A free evening of inspiring music, moving image and warm hospitality in the company of very special guests.
Last year, we experienced the magnificent acoustics of your newest centre for music - with performances by musicians Horomona Horo (taonga pūoro), David Harvey (bagpipes), Ed Waaka (piano and vocal), Helen Lukman-Fox (pipe organ) and The Off Broadway Band.
Please join our mailing list so that you receive invitations to these and other special events.
