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World of Cultures Festival and CultureFest 2026

Welcome to World of Cultures 2026

Mark your calendars for World of Cultures, the iconic multicultural festival celebrating the vibrancy of Tāmaki Makaurau and its diverse people and communities.  With an action-packed programme across the region spanning two weeks from 21 March to 5 April 2026, you can explore free and low-cost activities, learn about different cultures, join workshops and indulge in international food, dance, art, crafts, music and more! A festival highlight, the vibrant one-day CultureFest event on 29 March at the Mt Roskill War Memorial Park, will bring people together over colourful performances and delicious ethnic foods!

Events107 Results

15 Mar 2026

Chinese Folk Music Enters the Library

These performances aim to share high-quality, uplifting traditional sounds with the wider public...

21 Mar 2026

Auckland Asia-Pacific UniFest

This celebration promotes cultural understanding, strengthens community bonds, and honours the co...

21 Mar 2026

Culture Night

Come for a bite, stay for the performances, and soak up the atmosphere with friends, whānau, and...

21 Mar 2026

Culture of Clay at Te Toi Uku

Express your cultural heritage through designs inspired by your ancestry, traditions, or personal...

21 Mar 2026

Dancing in Parks

Dancing in Parks returns in 2026 with a vibrant, one-day celebration of movement, music, and comm...

21 Mar 2026

Deep Signals

The event features some of the freshest DJs from the Southern African underground alongside local...

21 Mar 2026

Discover Latin America

Enjoy live performances of traditional Latin dances, including the lively and passionate salsa.

21 Mar 2026

Food Market

Come hungry, bring your whānau, and enjoy a vibrant celebration of culture through kai.