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Expressions of Interest are now open for World of Cultures Festival and CultureFest 2026

The festival includes many events and activities across the region from 21 March-5 April 2026 with our signature event CultureFest – a full-day event at Mt Roskill on 29 March 2026. Visit our Facebook page for more information on how to get involved.


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!

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CultureFest

Date: 06 Apr 2025
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Mount Roskill War Memorial Park, 8 May Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland

76 Classic Arias Of Beijing Opera

Classic arias of Beijing Opera

Date: 05 Apr 2025
Time: 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Whangaparāoa Library, 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa, Auckland

90 Japan Unfolded A Day Of Origami, Taiko Drums And Rakugo Tales

Japan unfolded: A day of origami, Taiko drums and Rakugo tales

Date: 05 Apr 2025
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Epsom Library , 195 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland

131 Mandolinata Orchestra

Mandolinata orchestra performance live at Grey Lynn

Date: 05 Apr 2025
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Grey Lynn Library Hall, 474 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland

106 Music On The Mall

Music on the Mall

Date: 05 Apr 2025
Time: 2:30 pm-6:30 pm
Venue: Onehunga Mall, Between Church Street and Arthur Street, Auckland

140 Northcote Cultural Day

Northcote cultural day

Date: 05 Apr 2025
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Northcote Town Centre, Lake Road, Northcote, Auckland

115 The Transglobal Ensemble

The transglobal ensemble

Date: 05 Apr 2025
Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Venue: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland City Centre

48 World Of Waacking Battles Express Your Culture

World of waacking battles: Express your culture

Date: 05 Apr 2025
Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland

30 Puketāpapa Eid Al Fitr Celebrations

Puketāpapa Eid Al-Fitr celebration

Date: 04 Apr 2025
Time: 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Venue: Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road Extension, Mt Roskill, Auckland

123 NFACT Creative Hub Celebrating Diversity And Inclusion

NFACT Creative Hub celebrating diversity and inclusion

Date: 04 Apr 2025 - 05 Apr 2025
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: Yarnton House, 14 Erson Avenue, Royal Oak, Auckland

63 Gagana Leiloa Interactive Dance Performance At Studio One

Gagana Leiloa interactive dance performance

Date: 02 Apr 2025
Time: 7:00 pm-7:30 pm
Venue: Studio One Toi Tū, 1 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland

25 A Celebration Of Art And Culture

A celebration of art and culture

Date: 30 Mar 2025
Time: 12:00 am-12:00 am Sunday 30 March, 10.30am-12pm
Venue: Albany Village Library, 30 Kell Drive, Albany, Auckland