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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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Grab a drink and catch a show at Basement Theatre. Hidden away on a back street behind Aotea Square, this intimate space empowers emerging artists and creatives to push the boundaries of theatre, art, music, and dance.
Getting there
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Aotea Square is located in the city centre, a 15-minute walk from Britomart station. If you're driving, affordable parking can be found in the Civic Car Park, directly beneath the square.
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