New Zealand Music Month: Midtown Street Party 2024

Looking for more bounce? Boogie down on the street to some of the city’s freshest DJs or get your groove on to the sounds of Tāmaki’s finest lyricists and producers. With a plethora of eateries, audiences will have all needs met within arm's reach!

Lock in the dates and tell your friends.

NZ Music Party
Real Groovy | 19 Victoria Street 

We’ll be playing some of NZ's finest music all day long. There will be a DJ, giveaways, and free treats. Support and celebrate your favourite NZ artists, grab their album on vinyl or CD and enjoy 10% off for all orders over $100 on the night.

Dragons & DJs
Daikoku Restaurant | 25 Victoria Street

Artist Margarita Vovna has captured the essence of Japanese design with iconic symbolism, tiger, cranes and dragons crawling up the walls of this heritage building. DJs will be sending out the beats from the window at the centre of this new street art. DJs curated by Real Groovy.

The Deep Dive Event
Outside Bed Bath & Beyond | Atrium on Elliott
21 – 25 Elliott Street - 6 - 9pm

A selection of the hottest DJs curated on the Tāmaki circuit throw down grooves to get feet stomping and your hips swinging featuring Poppa Jax, Caru and FOBS curated by Thomas Rose.

Lyricist Lane
The Strand Arcade | 227 Queen Street
6-9pm

The freshest MCs in town are lighting up the mic in the Arcade. Rhythmical story telling at its finest! Featuring From Outside (Spewer, Sven Illy, Pat, Dizzy Dash), Brandn Shiraz, and the dynamic duo of Lucky Lance and Christoph El Truento.

DJ Counterpress
Howlin' Wolf Cuts & Coffee | Upstairs, Level 1, 39 Elliott Street
6-9pm

"Howlin’ Wolf will stay open late for the Midtown Music Party. We’ll be doing cuts, shaving faces and giving our free food and drinks, not to mention brilliant music from DJ Counterpress, so come on up and let us take care of you!"

Singer/Songwriters
Elliott Stables | 39-41 Elliott Street
6-8pm

Four young singer songwriters will delight Elliott Stables diners. The venue provides an intimate setting to enjoy stripped acoustic performances by Erin G, Lijah Mavaega, Summer Vee and Crystal Chen. All unique and brilliant. This promises to be an absolute treat both audibly and for the palate.

Jack and Jenna
Nahm Thai Street Food | Downstairs, 39 Elliott Street
6 - 8.30pm

Acoustic duo Jack Mensah and Jenna Jones have a unique sound and whether performing their original songs or putting their own spin on contemporary hits they will have you captivated. Book into Nahm for a cosy intimate dining with engaging and immersive sounds from Jack and Jenna.

Link Alliance
Te Pūkaki | Cnr Federal and Victoria Streets
6-8pm

A fun Karaoke evening with delicious free snacks from Hollywood Bakery. Each singer will get a gift voucher to spend at a local business. Anyone who drops by can enter the draw to win a double pass underground station tour.

Enjoy the Craic
Father Teds, Original Irish Pub | 1 Wellesley Street West
9pm till late

This pub is a little piece of Ireland in Midtown. Local Kiwi musician, Eddie Gaiger will be playing covers from all genres. He has played at Ted's for about 15 years. Finish the street party at this warm, friendly and relaxed venue.

Yooa & Tako and HiToastie
1 Elliot St - 6pm - 9pm

Korean-owned food stall Yooa and Tako specialises in authentic Takoyaki and Japanese street food and Hi Toastie Specialty coffee & delicious toasties!

DJ Blues will entertain us on the decks with upbeat music.

Proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.