Arts

News368 Results

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.

Events103 Results

19 Jan 2026 - 13 Feb 2026

The New Zealand AIDS Memorial Quilt

The Quilt is a memorial to those who have died of HIV related illnesses.

14 Feb 2026

An Ode to Queer Joy

  Queer joy is a deeply relational experience for many of us, and is amplified through our c...

14 Feb 2026

Celestial Love Market

Step into a world of colour, connection & cosmic charm at the Celestial Love Market - a luminous...

14 Feb 2026

Love Letters

A casual space to enjoy reading queer love letters aloud & share our thoughts.

14 Feb 2026

Valentine's Mug Handbuilding Pottery Workshop

Enjoy a fun day together by creating, shaping, prodding, and whipping sculpting clay into shape!

14 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2026

Bring the “Blessing” home

Celebrate the upcoming the Year of the Horse with an authentic tradition!

15 Feb 2026

Adults Terracotta Pot Painting Workshop

Celebrate Pride Month with a hands-on creative session centered on growth, identity, connection a...

15 Feb 2026

Book bathing

Unwind with a unique 25 minute guided meditation featuring NZ books and sounds.