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
Filipino Pancit Festival
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Te Pae o Kura, Hikurangi, 126 Awaroa Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland
Thai Culture day
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland
Celebrando Mexico
Date: 01 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 am
Venue: Ōtara Library, 46 Fair Mall, Ōtara, 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
CultureFest
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Mt Roskill War Memorial Park, 13 May Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland
Eat Your Way Around the World
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Venue: Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki, 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
Pasifika Day - Waiheke Island
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Surfdale Hall, 6 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
Taste the World
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Chi-Yuan Education Centre, 936 Mt Eden Road, Three Kings, Auckland
Cambodian Cultural Day
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland
Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture through all the senses
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Franklin Arts Centre Foyer, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, Auckland