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People of Midtown
Arts 19 Jun 2025

Otis Frizzell’s midtown mural gets a refresh, 40 years on

The mural, depicting Queen Street in 1986, has become an integral element in midtown’s artscape, and seemingly it will never grow old.

People of Midtown
Arts 16 Jun 2025

Public art’s star turn in the regeneration of midtown

Emily Trent speaks on the importance of public art in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.

Matariki 9 Jun 2025

Matariki Festival inspires the region 

Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.

Community 28 May 2025

5 royal ways to celebrate King’s Birthday weekend

Try something new this King's Birthday weekend with activities fit for royalty! Give some of King Charles' hobbies a go, from beekeeping to tree planting.

Arts 14 May 2025

The art world pays respects to celebrated artist Fred Graham

Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland Council) is joining the art world in paying its respects to Fred Graham (Ngaati Koroki Kahukura), ONZM, Art Foundation Icon.

City Centre Waterfront 5 May 2025

Discover midtown's hidden art gems

See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.

Arts 1 May 2025

Te Wheke-a-Muturangi floats on Tāmaki Makaurau waters for first time

Celebrated artwork signals a packed season of the arts in city centre.

Arts 29 Apr 2025

NZ Music Month takes to the streets

Music and the arts continue to be a beacon of light in the regeneration of Auckland’s midtown, and that leading role is ever-present this NZ Music Month across the city centre.

Events113 Results

31 Jan 2026

Ke - The beginning

Ke - The beginning is part of Ke-Ne-Ti - a dynamic three-part dance production that reimagines th...

01 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026

Make Days

Get crafty and celebrate Valentine’s all month long!

26 Jan 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Tai Chi at Te Manawa

Enjoy "meditation in motion," it benefits strength, flexibility, and balance.

03 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026

W_acking for all

Learn the roots of Punking, move with joy, and celebrate Pride in a fun, safe, and inclusive spac...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Hibiscus and Bays Art Studio Trail 2026

Come down to Estuary Arts to view the range of artists on the trail and plan your trip.

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

The annual student and tutor showcase

View a range of media from oils, acrylics and watercolour to drawing, ceramics, sculpture and mix...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Mar 2026

Voices of hope - Behind the smile

This audiovisual exhibition showcases the diversity of the human experience, and explores the dep...

03 Feb 2026 - 10 Mar 2026

Behind the wheel

Take time out of your week to give pottery a spin, learn a new craft, and create something with y...