Join a FREE, whānau-friendly celebration of music, dance, food, and fashion from Aotearoa African communities.
Dance in the sun to Amapiano and Afrobeats spun by Auckland’s top DJs, including DJ Banty and Marcello, and catch live performances.
Savour the flavours of Africa with a lineup of food trucks guaranteed to keep your taste buds happy all day.
One day only – don’t miss this vibrant celebration of rhythm and culture!
The full lineup and schedule will be dropping in January - stay in the groove.
Proudly supported by Auckland Council Events and the city centre targeted rate.
Location
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Local tip
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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.
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.
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