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
World of Craft & Culture Market
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 487-489 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland
Roots and Reflections - New Lynn Library
Date: 02 Apr 2026
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: New Lynn Library, 4 Memorial Drive, New Lynn, 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
Celebrando Mexico
Date: 01 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 am
Venue: Ōtara Library, 46 Fair Mall, Ōtara, Auckland
Pasifika Vibes
Date: 01 Apr 2026
Time: 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Venue: Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki, Auckland
EVENT CANCELLED
Unity in craft
Date: 01 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Venue: Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road Extn, Mount Roskill, Auckland
Guatemalan Worry Dolls
Date: 31 Mar 2026
Time: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Venue: Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki, Auckland
Mochi making
Date: 31 Mar 2026
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Venue: Highland Park Library, 17 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park, 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
Watercolour Moments
Date: 30 Mar 2026
Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Venue: St Heliers Library, 32 St Heliers Library, St Heliers, 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
Aunty's House presents Sketch&Sip
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 2:00 pm-5:00 pm
Venue: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1010