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Date Te rā me te wā
Every Friday to Sunday from 20 July – 13 August
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Location Te wāhi
Aotea Square | Aotea – Te Papa Tū Wātea
FREE
Stop by Aotea Square after sundown from Friday to Sunday during the festival and see a free dynamic display of lasers on the buildings surrounding the square.
With geometric patterns, 3D characters and futuristic neon lights, Auckland landmarks like the Auckland Town Hall, the Aotea Centre, the Metro Building and more will come alive for Elemental AKL 2023.
- Where: Aotea Square
- When: From sundown to midnight, every Friday to Sunday from 20 July – 13 August.
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.
