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30 Jan - 22 FebFree event
Kick things off with Auckland Latin Fiesta (Fri 30 Jan – Sun 1 Feb) and dance your way into the first weekend of Auckland Live Summer in the Square. Then, feel the energy of wāhine-led, boundary pushing music (Thu 5 Feb), slide into smooth grooves and jazzy blues (Fri 6 – Sat 7 Feb), and wrap up the long weekend with the ultimate wrestling showdown (Sun 8 Feb).
The fun keeps rolling with poetry and spoken word (Thu 12 Feb), an epic hip hop night (Fri 13 Feb), and a vibrant celebration of African cultures (Sat 14 Feb), then soak up the rhythms of Cook Islands log drums, and more (Sun 15 Feb).
Celebrate Lunar New Year with pan-Asian sounds (Thu 19 Feb), watch skateboarders take on jaw-dropping stunts (Fri 20 Feb), enjoy the bold harmonies of brass bands (Sat 21 Feb), and we sign off with a circus playground finale (Sun 22 Feb).
Ready to make your summer unforgettable? Bring your friends and whānau to Aotea Square for weekends packed with music, culture, and entertainment - all in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. And the best part - It’s all completely FREE!
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
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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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