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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.
Events156 Results
Haerenga
Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continua...
He Taonga Ānō te Hau: Treasures That Still Breathe
Created for Matariki, the works speak to remembrance, renewal, and ancestral connection, encourag...
Nga Takune | The Intentions
This Matariki mā Puanga exhibition is a rangatahi-led exploration of intention - what is meant, w...
Terms of Endearment
Using clay and text, the work explores emotional residue, repetition, and the labour of holding w...
Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas
Selection of lively and lyrical performances exploring storytelling and folk influences.
Whiria te Tāngata
Join us over the Matariki period for this exhibition, workshops and other activities centred on t...
The Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala
An operatic journey rich in emotion and romantic tragedy.
Dog Man: The Musical
Based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey.