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Arts 9 Oct 2020

Ports of Auckland launches The Lightship

The Lightship, a new site for contemporary art, has launched at Ports of Auckland. The large-scale digital light wall on Quay Street provides Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland with a unique place for public art to be enjoyed.

Arts 28 Sep 2020

Rainbow Machine wins prestigious award

Rainbow Machine, the Auckland Council-commissioned artwork, has won a globally significant design award.

Arts 23 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival – coming up in week one

Uncover the secrets and stories of Tāmaki Makaurau with multiple events - in person and online - coming to the region from 26 September to 11 October.

Heritage 22 Sep 2020

Auckland Heritage Festival whispers city's secrets

Auckland Heritage Festival brings multiple events - in person and online - to the region from 26 September to 11 October 2020.

Arts 7 Sep 2020

Franklin Arts Festival beats the odds

The Franklin Arts Festival has beaten COVID-19 by adopting an online format alongside a "pop-up" exhibition at Franklin: The Centre.

Arts 21 Aug 2020

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.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

Community 10 Aug 2020

Upper Harbour's 'Travelling Apple Cart' collects local stories

A project designed to engage and share the stories of people living in the fast-changing Upper Harbour Local Board area has captured many local stories since launching in 2019.

Events106 Results

08 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025

Realistic drawing & portrait oil painting class

Unleash your artistic potential as we delve into traditional drawing techniques.

09 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

Music in the city centre

Local talent is taking the streets with live performances every Wednesday and Friday afternoon in...

09 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Fridays at twelve

Bring your friends, enjoy a midday escape, and celebrate the incredible skill and passion of our...

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Crafternoon Session

Come after school and join us for our fun and relaxed craft sessions, occasionally games, cooking...

10 May 2025

How to sculpt a hand-built vase

In this workshop, you will be creating a vase using hand-building techniques.

10 May 2025

Open Art Studios Upper Harbour

Explore the studios of local artists and creatives, offering a unique opportunity to step behind...

14 Jul 2024 - 08 Jun 2025

ReUse Market

Come to shop or sell preloved goods in this new centrally located covered market. 

13 May 2025

Women in wartime

Together, we can help ensure the contributions and histories of Aotearoa New Zealand women in war...