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Community 21 Aug 2025

Eat your way around the world all in one place: Ōtāhuhu

Whether you’re a foodie, culture seeker, or simply after a great family or friends’ day out, Ōtāhuhu is calling.

City Centre Waterfront 8 Jul 2025

Midtown’s mid-winter magic

Mid-winter midtown festival promises to keep the city centre humming.

Community 1 Jul 2025

Whau celebrates nine days of Pasifika power

Whau Pasifika Festival is making a vibrant return—bringing nine events over nine days in a powerful celebration of kotahitanga.

Community 28 Apr 2025

Māngere East Culture Festival brings the fun, flavour, and spirit

The streets of Massey in Māngere East came alive with vibrant colours, joyful singing, beautiful performances, a showcase of rangatahi (youth) entrepreneurial brilliance, and a wave of community aroha at the Māngere East Cultural Festival.

Parks / Outdoors 14 Feb 2025

Best spots to enjoy Valentine’s Day in Auckland

From romantic walks to sunset sailing, there are lots of ways to make the most of Auckland with your loved ones this Valentine's Day.

Community 11 Feb 2025

Auckland’s most colourful festival returns this February

A burst of colour is on the horizon for Tāmaki Makaurau as Auckland Pride Festival returns for February 2025.

Community 15 Jan 2025

Diversity Festival 2024 immerses community in vibrant tapestry of cultures

It was an explosion of cultures for one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most iconic festivals, organised by Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board.

Heritage 3 Oct 2024

Explore Pacific ties at this year’s Auckland Heritage Festival

Auckland Council invites all Aucklanders to explore Pacific ties at the upcoming Auckland Heritage Festival, which runs from 28 September to 13 October, with the theme of Moana Oceania.

Events41 Results

31 May 2026

Pump up the fun

Join us for an afternoon celebrating bikes and community!

30 May 2026 - 01 Jun 2026

Open Studios Waiheke

A vibrant event featuring over 50 artists across 30 participating studios and galleries.

29 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography: Talking Culture

A selection of presentations by esteemed international photography experts, as part of the Auckla...

26 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography outdoor exhibitions

A suite of outdoor exhibitions in response to the theme this year, Movement [Kori].

03 May 2026 - 31 May 2026

Swimming skeletons

Tamariki can bring a fishy friend to life, bones and all!

15 Apr 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Encore! Artboards

Enjoy photographs highlighting the diversity of the Tāmaki music scene. 

04 Jun 2026

Samoan Language Week Afio Mai - Glenfield

We’re bringing the spirit of the islands to the library with a night full of culture, community a...

05 Jun 2026

Messy Rainbows Matariki Rhymetime

Enjoy different colours and textures with gloop, playdough, sensory trays and more!