Join Moana Rising featuring incredible Pasifika talent backed by a masterful live band beneath The Pavilion. Experience radiant performances from four rising stars: Luana Gordon, Adyhana Urika Filifilia, Roselie Urika-Filifilia, and Loreal Failautusi Urika Filifilia. Let the musicians transport you with soulful island classics and festive music in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau.
This mana-filled celebration is not to be missed on Friday, 12 December from 6:00pm-6:45pm.
This show is part of Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square 2025 - a free, all-ages celebration in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau, running from Friday, 28 November to Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Over 24 days, Aotea Square comes alive with live music, circus, film, karaoke, toi whakaari (performance) and whānau-friendly fun, plus large-scale artworks including The Pavilion and four-metre-tall light installation The Neon Star by Angus Muir.
Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square 2025 is proudly supported by Auckland Council Events and the city centre targeted rate.
