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12 Feb 2026Free – No tickets required
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A vibrant, multi-sensory spoken word experience celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse poetry communities, hosted by MC Renee Liang - playwright, essayist, and poet.
Discover an eclectic mix of styles and voices: slam, Pasifika, te reo Māori, migrant perspectives, experimental works, and youth poets.
Unleash your own creativity! Prompting poets to create spontaneous poems in real time and poetry karaoke covering classic works.
Explore a kaleidoscope of activities: wander through chalk poetry, browse a market of books and zines, create blackout poetry on the Poet-tree, and craft visual poems with collage stickers and words..
Full line-up and schedule to be released in January - stay tuned.
Proudly supported by Auckland Council Events and the city centre targeted rate.
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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<strong>Aotea Square is located in the city centre</strong>, a 15-minute walk from Waitematā Station. If you're driving, affordable parking can be found in the Civic Car Park, directly beneath the square.
More info
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