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Explore the festival map, transport options, and FAQs for BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival.

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Festival Hours:12PM - 9PM31 October - 1 November

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Getting Here

Aotea Square is located in Auckland city centre and is easy to reach by public transport. It’s a three-minute walk from Te Waihorotiu Station, which is served by the South–City and East–West lines, and a 15-minute walk from the Downtown Ferry Terminal. 

We encourage the use of public transport or alternatives like e-scooter, ride shares (taxi), cycling and walking, where possible.

Festival Address:  Aotea Square, 291 Queen Street, Auckland CBD

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PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO THE FESTIVAL

Ways to Commute 

Train

Getting to the BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival just got so much easier with the expanded Auckland train network!

No more long walks from Waitemata Train Station to get here. 

There are frequent train services from across Auckland to Te Waihorotiu Station, which is just a 3-minute walk from Aotea Square. 


Bus

There are also frequent bus routes from around Auckland to get to Aotea Square. Final services are generally between 11pm and 12am. 


Drive


If you are driving in, make sure you arrive early to secure a car park and avoid congestion. Please also be advised that road closures will be in place and will result in diversions. 


To plan your journey and explore all transport options, click on the links below!


Festival Performance Schedule

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Festival Map


Plan your way around the festival with all the stages, food, activities and key spots across Aotea Square and Queen Street in one place.


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FrequentlyAskedQuestions

BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival will be happening on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026 from 12pm (midday) to 9pm.

The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is a free event. No ticket is required to enter. 

Aotea Square is located in Auckland city centre and is easy to reach by public transport. It’s a three-minute walk from Te Waihorotiu Station, which is served by the South–City and East–West lines, and a 15-minute walk from the Downtown Ferry Terminal. To plan your journey and explore all transport options, visit our festival information page.

The festival menu will be serving traditional and contemporary Auckland Diwali food and beverages. Diwali food is all vegetarian, and there's an incredible spread of sweet and savoury options.

Yes, the festival is accessible. Accessible drop-off points and parking is located on Wakefield Street. The Civic Car park has 20 mobility car parks which will all be available as normal.   

The festival is predominantly accessible through paved pathways.

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