Music

Featuring some on the best musical talent in Hawkes Bay and even New Zealand, Hygge loves to put on live music. Bring the family and friends, kick back, bathe in NZ's beautiful East Coast sun and enjoy soothing tunes.

Our setup
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Our Setup

We have a personally customised sound stage, fitted with our own Persian rug and vintage design elements.

Sit anywhere on our vast outdoor lawn and enjoy some of the best music the Bay has to offer. If the rain sets in and the sea becomes stormy, if the air turns cold and the wind becomes gusty, find a comfortable spot by the fire and get yourself a hot cup of coffee - either way, we've got you covered.

Hygge at Clifton Bay is one of the few cafes in Napier and Hastings with live music to accompany your coffee. With comfy chairs and several easily portable umbrellas, an area of lawn sheltered by trees and extensive coastal views, we have a beautiful, open area that's perfect for live music.

Upcoming Music Events

Groove Foundation

🌊🎶 Live Music by the Bay! 🎶🌊 Join us for an afternoon of feel-good grooves with Groove Foundation at Hygge at Clifton Bay! 📅 1 March ⏰ 2:30pm – 4:30pm 🎟 Entry: Koha Groove Foundation is a 4-piece covers band from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, bringing you the perfect mix of reggae, funk, disco, and classic sing-along tunes to keep everyone dancing. 🎤 Vocals: Polly 🎸 Guitar: Nick 🥁 Drums: Rinie 🎸 Bass: Andrew Good vibes, great music, ocean views — don’t miss it!
March 1, 2026

Coastal Rhythm Section

This March 8, come soak up the sounds of Coastal Rhythm Section at @hygge_cliftonbay 🌿 🕝 2:30–4:30pm 🎟 Koha entry Expect a rich mix of originals and re-imagined classics, drawing from legends like The Doors, Rolling Stones, Leonard Cohen, Lou Reed, The Beatles, JJ Cale, and more — with plenty of ad-lib moments along the way ✨ From ambient soundscapes to unexpected musical turns, the common thread is a deep love of playing music. Rooted in the spirit of the 70s but played with a very present-day attitude, Coastal Rhythm Section creates space for those magical, in-the-moment experiences 🌊 A relaxed afternoon by the bay — good tunes, good vibes, all welcome 🌞
March 8, 2026

Tahini Bikini, Sig Wilder And Friends - Funk Up The Country Tour

Te Whanganui-a-Tara Funk/Pop inspired band Tahini Bikini are kicking 2026 off with a bang, setting off on their most ambitious North Island tour to date this March. With 7 shows across 2 weeks in Raglan, Tāmaki Makaurau, Whangārei, Leigh, Gisborne and Hawkes bay. Bringing you the funk/country combo you didn’t know you needed the multi-stop tour will be supported by Sig Wilder & Friends. An alt-country/americana supergroup fronted by Mathew Campbell with support from Sofia Machray on guitar/vocals, Tessa Dillon on bass/vocals (Mystery Waitress) and Tahini Bikini’s very own Mads Taylor on drums/vocals. Tickets Early bird $20.00+BF First Release $30.00+BF https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/99711/Tahini-Bikini-Sig-Wilder-And-Friends---Funk-Up-The-Country-Tour.utr
March 14, 2026

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