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!
Ahurea: Rongoa no te Ao
Date: 29 Mar 2025
Time: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Venue: Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini, 30 Walters Road, Takanini, Auckland
Circle of stories
Date: 29 Mar 2025
Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Franklin Arts Centre, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, Auckland
Where are you from? A celebration of cultural diversity in Aotearoa
Date: 29 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Lopdell House, 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi, Auckland
Fully booked
Indian street food and lunch with Anju
Date: 28 Mar 2025
Time: 10:30 am-1:00 pm
Venue: Onehunga Community Centre, 83 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland
Kids activity: Dolly good time
Date: 27 Mar 2025
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Venue: Onehunga Community Library, 85 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland
Fully booked
Bibimbap: A colourful culinary adventure
Date: 25 Mar 2025
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: Onehunga Community Centre, 85 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland
Japanese mochi and ohagi cooking class for kids
Date: 25 Mar 2025
Time: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Venue: Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki, Auckland
Living traditions
Date: 24 Mar 2025
Time: 3:30 pm-4:15 pm
Venue: Whangaparāoa Library, 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa, Auckland
Exploring eastern and western music cultures
Date: 23 Mar 2025
Time: 10:00 am-2:30 pm
Venue: Chi-Yuan Education Centre, 936 Mt Eden Road, Three Kings, Auckland
Unity in diversity - a celebration of culture
Date: 23 Mar 2025
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Sunday 23 March, 12pm-4pm
Venue: Transformation Academy, 88 College Road, Northcote
Belly dance community classes
Date: 23 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025
Time: 10:00 am-11:00 am
Venue: Ellen Melville Centre Betty, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland City Centre
Dancing in parks
Date: 22 Mar 2025
Time: 10:30 am-2:00 pm
Venue: Tahaki Reserve, 250 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden, Auckland