Night Mayors

The series has quickly become one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most exciting cultural forums, bringing together the voices shaping the city’s creative identity. We hear from cultural icons about their everyday lives, their biggest gripes, their boldest ideas for Tāmaki Makaurau — and what their platform would be if they ran for Mayor.

Night Mayors Volume 4 is immersed in DARKLIGHT: The Hidden World, the indoor lighting exhibition designed to spark curiosity, wonder, and discovery for all ages.

Experience a special session inside the exhibition, featuring panellists discussing how to survive and thrive as an artist in Tāmaki Makaurau with host Charlotte Ryan (radio broadcaster and music journalist).

Your ticket includes exclusive nighttime access to the full DARKLIGHT: The Hidden World experience, and a musical performance.

Night Mayors is brought to you by Liz Allen and Charlotte Billing from Place Creative, Christy Tennent from Open Coffee, November Studio's Maddy Budd, Natasha Mead from 1 of 1 Studio and broadcaster and journalist Charlotte Ryan, with support from Auckland by Night.  

About Auckland by Night 

Auckland by Night is a partnership collective of hospitality, business and precinct leaders, led by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited – the region’s cultural, events and destination agency – working as one to shape a vibrant, safe and world-class economy for our city centre. 

About Darklight

Darklight is an indoor light exhibition, reimagining how audiences engage with light and sound, using minimalism, mood, and spatial design to evoke deep emotional response. It is more than an exhibition; it is a living exploration of perception, presence, and possibility. More info on darklight.co