Matariki Festival 2026
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Matariki Week One Highlights
Prepare for a world of Matariki wonder from 11 – 22 July with Matariki Festival.
Tūrama lights up Queen Street : 11 July to 20 August
Tūrama, an award-winning series of light installations celebrating Matariki, is set to light up Queen Street for a second year.
Matariki ki te Manawa 2023 – city centre highlights
From 11 to 22 July, Matariki Festival will fill Tāmaki Makaurau with learning experiences, lighting splendour, storytelling, kōrero, music, art and much more.
Matariki Week Two Highlights
As we celebrate our world, our people and our home this Matariki season, there are plenty of Matariki Festival events for whānau to enjoy.
Kua tū anō te Taiopenga mō Matariki ki Tāmaki Makaurau i te tau 2023
Matariki Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau for 2023.
Aucklanders share their Matariki celebrations
Matariki Festival ki Tāmaki Makaurau is on its way, so get amongst the action happening in your community and take the time to reflect, celebrate and look to the future.
Tūrama: Te Wehenga and Kawau Tikitiki
Come to Queen Street from 11 July to 20 August and marvel at this lighting spectacle: Tūrama.
Tūrama: Kāhu Kōrako and Manu Korokī
Good news! Tūrama is back for Matariki ki te Manawa 2023, in partnership with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
Events98 Results
Pounamu reiniho tooth pendant workshop
In this hands-on experience, you will learn the art of crafting contemporary pounamu whale-teeth...
Tatty and Tea: Artist in conversation publication release
This informal event invites visitors to spend time with the exhibiting artists over tea.
Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu
Te Korakora ki Waihorotiu closes Matariki Festival with a thrilling music line-up honouring the p...
Weaving Workshop
Join Te Whaea Witika for a weaving workshop that brings the tradition of raranga to life.
Matariki Planting
Come plant with us at Laing Stream and help transform this waterway into a thriving awa.
Kākahu o Oranga
As we lead up towards the re-opening of the Oranga Community Centre, join us at two sessions to d...
Harakeke Surface Making
This workshop introduces you to making harakeke paper surfaces through a simple, accessible process.
Mānawatia a Matariki - Fashion by Dhanak Humayun
Her Story – Matariki Fashion Show 2026 by Rakshi’s Design returns to the Papakura Museum.