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!
Leave the car behind and experience World of Cultures with public transport. Make the most of the experience by planning your route with at.govt.nz/journeyplanner
Korean Lantern Art Workshop
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 10:30 am-11:30 am
Venue: East Coast Bays Library, 8 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
World of Cultures Movie Screening
Date: 02 Apr 2026
Time: 5:30 pm-6:45 pm
Venue: East Coast Bays Library, 8 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
Due to weather conditions, this event has been moved to Monday, 30 March
Chun Fen Festival Ceremony
Date: 30 Mar 2026
Time: 10:30 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Albany Community Hub, 575 Albany Highway, Albany, Auckland
Around the world in 8 games
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Whangaparaoa Library, 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Auckland
Nepal Cultural Day
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Birkenhead Primary School Hall, 77 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
Tai Chi Workshop for Beginners
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Venue: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland
EVENT CANCELLED
Cultural Connections Play Day
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Devonport Library, 2 Victoria Road, Devonport, Auckland
Global Village 2026
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Birkenhead Library, 204, Hinemoa St, Birkenhead, Auckland
Iran: History, Calendar & Nowruz Traditions
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: East Coast Bays Library, 8 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
Te Whenua Roa o Kahu
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Venue: Te Kamaka Marae, 103 College Road, Northcote, Auckland
World of Cultures Rhymetime
Date: 25 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am-10:30 am
Venue: Takapuna Library, 9 The Strand, Takapuna, Auckland
Tea Around the World
Date: 22 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Venue: Whangaparāoa Library, 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Auckland