Auckland Heritage Festival 2025
20 September - 5 October
This year’s theme, Auckland at Play, highlights the role sport and recreation plays in shaping our communities – from grassroots clubs to major events. As we mark the 75th anniversary of the 1950 Empire Games, we reflect on a time when Tāmaki Makaurau hosted the world and stood proudly on the international stage.
With more than 100 free or low cost events on offer (including family-friendly activities for the school holidays), there’s something for everyone.
Lupe I Vao Ese
Date: 17 Sep 2025 - 07 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Monday to Friday, 10am – 6pm
Saturday, 10am – 5pm
Sunday, closed.
Venue: Central City Library, 44-46 Lorne Street, Auckland City Centre
Our History, Community and Art Book Launch
Date: 11 Oct 2025
Time: 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: Lake House Arts Centre, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna
Alberton Vintage Market Day
Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Alberton, 100 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert
Dalmatian Wrestlers in New Zealand: 1930s to 1970s
Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Dalmatian Cultural Society, 10 New North Road, Eden Terrace
Foam Painting with Sarah Cowie
Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: The Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough
FULLY BOOKED
High Tea at Sea
Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: New Zealand Maritime Museum, Corner of Quay and Hobson Streets, Viaduct Harbour
Volcano Fest: Explore Auckland's Fiery Past and Future
Date: 05 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: The University of Auckland, In between 24 Princes Street and 5 Symonds Street, Central City Campus, Auckland City Centre
Artist Talk and Muka Lace Demonstration with Rowan Panther
Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Te Uru Education Space, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi
Bowl'd Over
Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: The Arts House Trust, Pah Homestead, 72 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough
Echoes by the Bay: Tales of Cricket and Coastlines
Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Parnell Community Centre, 32 Shore Road, Remuera
Heritage Day Play
Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Cornwall Park Band Rotunda, Pōhutakawa Drive, Greenlane
The Big Fancy Bike Ride: Auckland at Play
Date: 04 Oct 2025
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Women's Suffrage Memorial, 1 Khartoum Place, Auckland Central
