World of Cultures Festival and CultureFest 2026
Welcome to World of Cultures 2026
Mark your calendars for World of Cultures, the iconic multicultural festival celebrating the vibrancy of Tāmaki Makaurau and its diverse people and communities. With an action-packed programme across the region spanning two weeks from 21 March to 5 April 2026, you can explore free and low-cost activities, learn about different cultures, join workshops and indulge in international food, dance, art, crafts, music and more! A festival highlight, the vibrant one-day CultureFest event on 29 March at the Mt Roskill War Memorial Park, will bring people together over colourful performances and delicious ethnic foods!
Leave the car behind and experience World of Cultures with public transport. Make the most of the experience by planning your route with at.govt.nz/journeyplanner
Roots and Reflections - New Lynn Library
Date: 02 Apr 2026
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: New Lynn Library, 4 Memorial Drive, New Lynn, Auckland
World of Cultures Movie Screening
Date: 02 Apr 2026
Time: 5:30 pm-6:45 pm
Venue: East Coast Bays Library, 8 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
Distance Street Photography Exhibition
Date: 21 Mar 2026 - 05 Apr 2026
Time: 12:00 am-12:00 am
Venue: Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki, Auckland
HomeBound - Amrit Kaur
Date: 12 Mar 2026 - 08 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Venue: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Life on Rugs
Date: 12 Mar 2026 - 09 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Venue: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1010
Creative Rhythms for Wellbeing
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland
Echoes of Tuvalu
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Venue: Pukekohe Library, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, Auckland
Eid Festival
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road Extn, Mount Roskill, Auckland
Filipino Pancit Festival
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Te Pae o Kura, Hikurangi, 126 Awaroa Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland
Korean Lantern Art Workshop
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 10:30 am-11:30 am
Venue: East Coast Bays Library, 8 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
Nokshi Kotha Workshop
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Sharing our Latin American roots
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Venue: Glen Innes Community Hall, 96 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072