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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

02 Feb 2025

Music in Parks Monte Cecilia

A favourite of the season, this musical event is set in a delightful park beside the historic Pah...

06 Feb 2025

Waitangi ki Manukau 2025

Gather at Manukau’s Barry Curtis Park this Waitangi Day for a fantastic whānau-friendly day out.

20 Feb 2025

Music in Parks After Work Special

Join one of Aotearoa’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters Anna Coddington for an enchanting pop-up...

22 Feb 2025

Music in Parks Fergusson Domain

Make a date with friends and whānau for a relaxing day in the sun at Fergusson Domain.

23 Feb 2025

Jazz at the Rotunda

This year we have the coolest new cats on the scene… as well as some names we know you'll know.

01 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Mission Bay

Music in Parks is stoked to be setting up beach-side in Mission Bay, so come get your groove on w...

08 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Albany

Albany Civic Lakes will ring out with some great tunes from SOJØURN, Back to the Hillside, Shallo...

09 Mar 2025

Music in Parks Pakuranga

Be prepared to dance till you drop – and bring your sunscreen!