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A fortnight of show-stoppers brings Matariki Festival to a close
Watch the city centre’s streets and squares become a canvas for extraordinary Māori artistry
People of Midtown
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
Public art’s star turn in the regeneration of midtown
Emily Trent speaks on the importance of public art in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland.
Matariki Festival inspires the region
Matariki Festival is inspiring generations across the Auckland region.
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.
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.
Discover midtown's hidden art gems
See some exciting and mysterious art that you might never have noticed before.
Te Wheke-a-Muturangi floats on Tāmaki Makaurau waters for first time
Celebrated artwork signals a packed season of the arts in city centre.
Events137 Results
HomeBound - Amrit Kaur
Amrit Kaur’s HomeBound is an ode to memory, migration, and the delicate threads of belonging.
Aotearoa Surf Film Festival
Join us for a curated night of world-class surf films, featuring standout stories from Aotearoa a...
Book Launch: 'Horses & Us'
Join Johanna and renowned author Stacy Gregg as they discuss the incredible things that are achie...
Home, reframed
Presented as part of Auckland Arts Festival’s theme of home, this exhibition reimagines Tāmaki Ma...
Life on Rugs
Using bold colours and surreal imagery, the rugs explore Cecilia's Italian upbringing, a lifetime...
Medieval Magical Girl
Drawing from their experience as Japanese/ Pākehā, Jessica Miku blends the sparkle of magical gir...
Talismans
The exhibition explores jewellery as both a sculptural art form, and as a medium to communicate...
Vector Lights for Pasifika Festival 2026
Gather with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots around Tā...