What's On

Grab a front row seat for the big game, a great gig, an epic show or some festival fun - there’s always heaps of great Auckland events happening, and we’d love you to be part of it.

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04-19 Jul

Matariki Festival 2026

Matariki tuia ngā whetū, tuia nga tāngata Matariki weaver of the stars, weaver of the people.

Festival & Lifestyle

Central Auckland
Now - 21 Jul

Matariki ki te Manawa

Welcome to the annual programme that invigorates and brings life and energy to the city centre of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Cultural Events

Central Auckland
10 Jul

Matariki Concert - Nga Reo o Te Rangi

Matariki ki te Rangi: Ngā Reo o te Rangi Voices of the Stars

Music

Central Auckland
10-12 Jul

The New Zealand Dance Company: Matariki for Tamariki

Bring along your tamariki and celebrate Matariki with this amazing free performance Matariki for Tamariki from The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC).

Dance

Central Auckland
09 Jul

Te Karanga-a-Hape - Matariki 2026

Nau mai ki a Matariki me Te Karanga-a-Hape!

Festival & Lifestyle

Central Auckland
Now - 20 Jul

Matariki at SkyCity

Matariki returns to SkyCity with a vibrant celebration of reflection, remembrance, connection and renewal.

Cultural Events

Central Auckland
10 Jul

Auckland Art Gallery Matariki Ahunga Nui 2026

Hono mai mō Matariki Ahunga Nui ki Toi o Tāmaki! He kaupapa utukore mō te whānau katoa, e whakanui ana i te hapori, te ngahau me auahatanga.

Visual Arts

Central Auckland
04-19 Jul

The Stars of Matariki - Ngā Whetū o Matariki

Drop into the museum and watch the story of Matariki unfold through sand art.

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Central Auckland

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Auckland night shot of the city across the harbour

Experience Auckland by Night

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Pre- and post-event things to do around Go Media Stadium