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Location Te wāhi
Aotea Square | Aotea – Te Papa Tū Wātea -
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Bring any percussion instrument of choice – poi, rhythm sticks, drum, triangle, cowbell, pot, plastic bucket or just your bare ol’ hands to name a few – and be part of Auckland’s biggest ever mass drumline, beating right in the heart of the city. Slap, tap, hit and clap your way to the rhythm of the music specially created for this occasion – by YOU!
We recommend coming earlier for Culture Beats at 2.00pm. See renowned local artists Tamashii Taiko Drummers and Ānuanua Cook Island Drum Group, with special international appearances from Ju Percussion Group (Taiwan) and Afrique en Cirque (African drumming from Canada) playing their different drums and percussion instruments.
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
Aotea Square is in the heart of the city centre on Queen Street. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 2-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station is around a 15-minute walk down Queen Street. Frequent bus services also stop nearby, and The Civic Car Park is directly beneath the square. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Arrive early and explore the wider Aotea Arts Quarter. The square is surrounded by theatres, galleries, cafés and restaurants, making it easy to pair an event with a meal or another city-centre experience.
Accessibility Huarahi ngāwari
Aotea Square is a large outdoor space with easy wheelchair access. The Civic Car Park has mobility parking and lift access directly to the square. For more information, visit Auckland Live Accessibility.
