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Get your jam on at these music venues in Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau is one of 59 UNESCO Cities of Music, which means that Auckland Council and the music sector work together to make even more beautiful music.
Events across the region
Discover what's on near you and across the region this summer, from live music to movies, sports, family fun and more.
Engage all five senses with activities to soothe the soul
Let your five senses take you on an adventure to discover the sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Sizzling evening entertainment here for all Aucklanders
Auckland Council is pleased to announce the latest season of both Music in Parks and Movies in Parks for this summer, brining free concerts and movie screenings to a park near you.
Auckland a finalist for Best Global Music City Award
Auckland City of Music | Tāmaki Makaurau Pā Puoro is a finalist for Best Global Music City at the 3rd Annual Music Cities Awards. This follows on from last year’s win as Best Global Music Office.
Top youth talent to shine in town hall for the first time
Auckland’s best young talent will compete for top honours in the Auckland Town Hall for the first time ever. The final 26 emerged after the semifinals of Auckland Council’s Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) talent competition took place over last weekend.
Auckland’s top young talent battle for school pride
Top young talent from across the Tāmaki Makaurau region are competing this weekend in the semi-finals of Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO)
World-class arts, eats and beats are back on the menu at Elemental AKL
Auckland’s favourite mid-year festival, Elemental AKL returns this July with a sensational season of curated experiences celebrating the unique culture, cuisine, and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Entertainment for everyone with Music and Movies in Parks
Both Music in Parks and Movies in Parks are back for 2021 with an incredible line-up.
Music in Parks brings this summer’s soundtrack to parks
Some of the coolest summer beats and brooding new melodies come from the youngest talent on our Music in Parks stages this summer.
Journey of Te Tiriti o Waitangi 180 years ago in lights
Aucklanders can reflect and learn about Tāmaki Makaurau’s part in the Treaty of Waitangi story as the region honours 180 years since the first historic signing this Waitangi Day.
Music tells the story of SUSO 2020
Twenty SUSO stars will perform live at Auckland Council’s 43rd Music in Parks series this summer.
SUSO 2020 re-shaped to keep the dream alive
Stand Up Stand Out has moved quickly to re-shape its format, aiming to help keep the music dream alive for the city’s young music talent.
Music stars join five SUSO hubs
Auckland Council enables leading lights from music industry to support young talent.
Elemental AKL returns to showcase arts, eats, beats of Auckland
Elemental AKL is back for a second time this spring, 1-31 October, to celebrate arts, eats and beats across Auckland.
A shout-out from SUSO to schools: apply now
Auckland’s secondary school music showcase is back, but not as you know it, and is looking for entries for 2020.
