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Auckland Council’s FREE Music in Parks is back in 2025!

From January to April, soak up the sun with live music from some of the best talent Tāmaki Makaurau has to offer.

Enjoy blues, reggae, opera, rock, soul and pop — with more than 50 music artists on stage this year.
Pack a picnic rug, water, sunblock and hat, and head along to Rikki Morris and AutoMatic80’s at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Anna Coddington at Aotea Square, NZ Opera soloists at Auckland Botanic Gardens, Rei and Tali at Milford Beach Reserve, Lost Tribe Aotearoa and Huia at Mission Bay, Latin Aotearoa and Rubi Du at Mt Roskill for CultureFest and more!

There’s something for everyone, so start planning your summer with friends and whānau now. Don't forget, Music in Parks events are FREE to attend — no tickets required.

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Events19 Results

11 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Maraetai

There’s great local Auckland talent to kick off the season of free music events across Tāmaki Mak...

12 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Snells Beach

Head north of the city to enjoy a day of free music in a beautiful Auckland beach setting.

18 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Aotea Square

Meet up with friends for an afternoon of smooth melodies with Georgia Lines, Fin Rah Zel, Fan Clu...

19 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Milford Beach

Milford Beach is a North Shore icon and we return with a stellar line-up of music, kids entertain...

25 Jan 2025

Opera in the Park - Glover Park

Bring your picnic blanket, a basket of delicious treats and tuck in for an evening of beautiful o...

26 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Hobsonville

Music in Parks moves to the new location of the Rifle Range Amphitheatre for an afternoon of musi...

31 Jan 2025

Blues at Blockhouse Bay

Blues at Blockhouse Bay is our annual ode to all things rhythm & blues.

01 Feb 2025

Opera in the Park Botanic Gardens

NZ Opera creates a ‘Best of Opera’ concert amidst the flowers and foliage of the Auckland Botanic...