/rss/central-auckland-events/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 EST Sat, 16 May 2026 00:46:19 EST en Umbraco http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/11/nga-huhua-abundance/ Dive into a deep blue world teeming with life in Ngā Huhua: Abundance, an immersive exhibition celebrating the lifeforce of Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, just beyond Auckland’s shores. Meet the surprising and spectacular... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:38:57 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/emerging-artist-showcase-sounds-of-tamaki-makaurau/ Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth at community venues and spaces across the region.Featuring artist alumni from Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO), an Auckland Council initiative that provides an important pathway in development for rangatahi.... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:37:43 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/nz-music-month-on-queens-wharf/ Celebrate NZ Music Month on Queens Wharf with a mix-tape of choice, homegrown and a 100% NZ line-up of DJs and intimate live sets. During the day, DJs Matt Crawley, Rose Alice, Sandy Mill and Stinky Jim will provide the sonic backdrop for your lunch... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:31:14 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/repair-cafe-central-city-library/ On the 3rd Saturday of the month, we host our collaborative Repair Café run by Repair Café Aotearoa NZ at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero Central City Library. What is on offer? Repairs and mending of clothing and textiles (no alterations), Repairs to small... Thu, 14 May 2026 13:16:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/tech-cafe-mt-albert/ Need help navigating your devices? Tech Cafe is here to help! Librarians will be on site ready to sit down one-on-one with you and help! We'll be here at Mt Albert Library 10am to 11.30am every Friday! Thu, 14 May 2026 12:41:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/forever-tomorrow-chinese-art-now/ 'Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now explores the groundbreaking world of Chinese contemporary art with standout sculpture, photography, digital works and more. The exhibition resonates with our times, exploring themes of rapid change and societal... Thu, 14 May 2026 12:32:33 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/the-distinguished-gentleman-s-ride/ The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) is the world's largest motorcycling charity event. Founded in Sydney, Australia in 2012 by Mark Hawwa, it brings together riders on classic and vintage styled motorcycles - dressed dapper - to raise funds and... Thu, 14 May 2026 10:24:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/lego-club-mt-albert/ LEGO Club is our weekly shared maker space. Come along and make some new friends, create awesome LEGO masterpieces in a safe fun environment. Use your imagination to build crazy and creative structures. This free play session runs every week, all... Wed, 13 May 2026 14:16:33 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/tamariki-time-mt-albert/ Join us for a free, fun Saturday morning session for pre-school children. Come along to dance, sing and share a story with us. Enjoy some fun action rhymes and cool times at your favourite library. For kids aged 2 and up. Bring the whole... Wed, 13 May 2026 14:11:37 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/fun-fridays-mt-albert/ A fun after school activity for primary school aged children.  Enjoy drop-in sessions: History Hub: Test your knowledge with a fun quiz, then recreate a game / activity from the past. Sensory Time: Enjoy a quiet session of engaging activities that... Tue, 12 May 2026 09:45:52 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/playfight/ Playfight by Julia Grogan Under their tree, three 15 year-old girls - Keira, Zainab and Lucy - wrestle with sex, shame and growing up at different paces. It starts with a game and a dead possum. It ends with someone getting hurt. Fast, funny, and... Mon, 11 May 2026 15:01:02 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/listen-up/ Listen up! showcases some of the different ways people have enjoyed music - from sheet music to iPods - through material held in Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections. The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its... Mon, 11 May 2026 14:49:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/i-was-there/ I Was There! celebrates one man’s deep love of live music in Tāmaki Makaurau. This exhibition brings together original gig posters and handwritten set lists from shows attended between 1990 and 1995 - a golden era for New Zealand music fans. Featuring... Thu, 07 May 2026 14:12:01 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/romantic-bohemians/ Internationally acclaimed violinist Helene Pohl takes centre stage in Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major, a masterpiece of soaring melodies and virtuosic brilliance. The programme continues with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 6, a radiant celebration of Czech folk... Thu, 07 May 2026 13:29:45 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/dance-your-sillies-out/ Come along for a high energy, music, dance and light event to celebrate NZ Music Month! Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath will come alive for a joyful activation celebrating creativity, movement and community participation. Suitable for the whole whānau and... Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:55 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/fam-food-art-market/ From this edition onwards, FAM will land right in the heart of the month, with one Saturday each month dedicated to discovering local makers, street food, fresh produce and creative finds across the neighbourhood. Expect a colourful mix of stalls,... Tue, 05 May 2026 16:04:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/chinese-shared-reading/ 通过一篇短文，分享自己的想法，倾听他人的声音。 在交流中建立联系，发现真实的自己，探索更广阔的世界。 每月的第一和第三周六举行。 无需任何准备，欢迎加入！ Join us for shared reading and meaningful conversations in Chinese. No preparation needed! Fri, 01 May 2026 08:38:26 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/auckland-live-celebrates-nz-music-month/ Auckland Live is celebrating NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa with a vibrant programme of live music, pop-up performances and free public experiences across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s city centre this May. The month kicks off on Friday 1 May in... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:25:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/the-blue-dome/ This exhibition presents new work by Iranian born, Tāmaki Makaurau based artist Selina Ershadi. Working with film, sound and text developed during recent trips to Tehran and in Tāmaki Makaurau, she explores the politics of recording personal stories.... Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:07:05 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/rhymetime-mt-roskill/ Rhymetime is a fun and free session with music, songs, movement and finger rhymes. For preschoolers aged 18 months to 3 years. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:17:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/wriggle-and-rhyme-central-city/ Join the Friday morning fun at our library with your pēpē.  Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two years and under. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:42:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/dragon-beats/ Nau mai, haere mai to Dragon Beats - an engaging, family-friendly introduction to: drumming dragon dance Tai Chi fan movements.  This uplifting activation promotes rhythm, coordination, focus and teamwork, while strengthening whānau connection and... Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:59:13 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/stamptown-4-kidz/ You’ve heard the whispers. You’ve seen the chaos. Now *Stamptown* is coming out in the daylight… with a few secrets up its sleeves. Hosted by the naughty boy of clown Zach Zucker, this is a high-energy, anything-could-happen variety spectacular - packed... Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:35:45 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/nature-play/ Nature Play aims to enhance your engagement with your local park - through play, exploration and education! Sessions are play based, crafting and nature education, designed to connect you and your tamariki/moko with nature.  Activities are aimed at... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:12:23 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/adventure-bike-playground/ Get the bikes out and bring the family to the park for a treasure hunt, by bicycle, including a fun bicycle obstacle course. Work as a group to find the torn pieces of the treasure map and discover the hidden booty.  Kick things off with a free bike... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:28:48 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/guided-tour-of-forever-tomorrow-chinese-art-now/ Join one of our expert Gallery Guides for a tour of Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now. This exhibition presents fresh takes on traditional Chinese crafts, playful robotic sculptures and meditative digital landscapes. Forever Tomorrow reveals the... Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:04:38 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/storytime-mt-roskill-library/ Stories are read by a librarian at these highly popular storytime sessions. Ideal for preschoolers aged 3-5 years. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:45:11 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/xyzzy/ XYZZY is returning every Friday in May for NZ Music Month! Created by leading contemporary artist Jess Johnson and director Simon Ward, XYZZY (pronounced 'zizzy') is an immersive art-based planetarium screening like no other. Developed through a decade of... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:09:07 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/encore-artboards/ Enjoy this small glimpse of the taonga held within Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections, available to explore via Kura Heritage Collections Online.  These photographs show a range of musical moments in Tāmaki Makaurau. From a school music festival... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:28:08 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/04/encore/ Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience. The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a performance, connections between those on stage and those in the... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:52:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/music-performance-and-hands-on-experience/ Come along and enjoy the sound of erhu with Zoe Li! After you will have a chance to try play erhu yourself. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:38:32 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/live-day-steam/ From erupting geysers to gourmet cooking and mighty locomotives, steam plays a powerful role in our world. We use it to heat, contain, and channel energy - proving it’s much more than just hot air! Join us for a sizzling day of hands-on fun and discover... Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:29:44 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/joe-daymond-s-comedy-mixtape/ Auckland, you’re getting the playlist version of the Comedy Festival - loud, fast and full of bangers. Hosted and curated by Joe Daymond, Comedy Mixtape is a high-energy stand-up showcase built like a perfect set list: comedians you already rate,... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:23:50 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/stamptown/ The New Zealand International Comedy Festival presents - Stamptown. This is not a 'sit nicely and chuckle' comedy show. Stamptown is a raunchy, chaotic, 90-minute spectacle featuring the most exciting alternative performance from around the... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:41:34 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/bstarstarstarstar-better-have-my-funny/ A comedy show. A party. A public service. B**** Better Have My Funny is a high-energy showcase packed with brilliant comedians and big Sunday-night-out vibes – hit after hit, no filler. Hosted by Justine Smith, it’s fast, loud, and ridiculously fun. Come... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:52:18 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/drop-in-ceramic-studio/ Looking for time to focus on a project or need some technical advice? Join us on Fridays to work independently in our fully equipped ceramics studio. These weekly drop-in sessions are perfect for practitioners seeking studio space to develop their own... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:46:54 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/08/sandringham-community-playgroup/ We are a volunteer-led, parent-run community playgroup that has been operating in Sandringham for over 20 years. We are for children aged 5 years and under, their parents and caregivers. Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:51:30 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/12/noughty-box/ A playful zero waste activity that can pop up at any event - We all know the creative power of the humble cardboard box... Using clever tools from Makedo and heaps of cardboard, participants are invited to learn about trees as a natural resource and craft... Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:25:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/childrens-art-classes/ Join professional artist and experienced art teacher, Sue Mansour, for a series of after-school art classes. This term continues to build literacy skills through painting and storytelling. Children will create imaginative artworks inspired by characters,... Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:08:29 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/storytime/ Storytime is a warm and welcoming library session for young children and their caregivers. Tamariki and their whānau can enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes together while building early language and listening skills. It’s a wonderful way to share a love of... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:58:56 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/death-cafe-onehunga/ Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of their (finite) lives. A monthly group-led discussion about death with no agenda. All are welcome in our safe space to reflect on life’s... Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:57:51 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/wonderful-world-of-tiger-worms-workshop-for-kids/ A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Children will meet tiger worms and learn how they turn food scraps into fertiliser. This playful session includes hands-on activities and wiggly worm fun. It suits children aged 3–9 years. Each... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:15:53 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/microgreens-workshop-for-kids/ A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers. Children will learn why reducing food waste matters and how to grow microgreens at home. Each child will make a take-home growing kit using recycled materials. This workshop suits... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:13:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/02/storytime-at-the-central-library/ Come along to our popular Storytimes where librarians, and sometimes, authors or other special guests read captivating stories. Storytime is ideal for kids three to five years of age. Sessions are 30 minutes and run during the school term only. Every... Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:17:33 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/01/death-cafe/ Death Cafe is an international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of their (finite) lives. An open, group-lead discussion about Death with no agenda or objectives. More of a discussion group as opposed to... Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:15:16 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/10/free-seniors-yoga/ Free Seniors Yoga led by Sally Haydon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11am. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:50:40 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/09/artland-by-do-ho-suh-children/ The Gallery’s free family-friendly interactive experience, Artland is a collaborative hands-on clay installation designed by Do Ho Suh with his young daughters. Opening 20 September, Artland is an evolving sculptural environment created from children’s... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:32:19 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/09/the-lightship/ Australasia’s Largest Lightwall, The Lightship, Launches New Art Season On Auckland’s Waterfront. Australasia’s largest lightwall, The Lightship, is set to launch its 2025–26 season next month, illuminating Auckland’s waterfront with its contemporary art... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:19:58 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/08/friday-night-board-games/ Come along to the Central Library and play some board games! Break out the old classic games or try a new one, bring your friends or family along, and engage in some friendly (or not so friendly) competition! Everyone welcome! Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:16:12 EST http://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2024/05/taimoana-coastlines-art-in-aotearoa/ Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the wider Pacific region. Taking the concept of the coast, or shoreline, as a starting point, the exhibition navigates a sea of ideas, offering... Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:21:30 EST