Vector Lights for Matariki 2026

The show tells the story of Matariki rising over Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri Central Auckland. It represents Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei as ahi kā and symbolises the lighting of the ceremonial fires of Matariki and over Tāmaki.

The dynamic light and sound show will play every night, 4-19 July from 6pm until midnight, every 15 minutes.

Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots around Tāmaki Makaurau and head to vector.co.nz/lights to listen to the soundtrack live. Some of your favourite viewing locations include Little Shoal Bay, Westhaven Marina and Maungawhau Mt Eden.

Be at Silo Park on Saturday 4 July, 4-8pm as the iconic Vector Lights on the Auckland Harbour Bridge illuminate for Matariki Festival 2026. Enjoy an evening of music, storytelling and family friendly activities, all set against the waterfront at Matariki Taimoana.

Vector Lights is part of a smart energy partnership between Vector, Auckland Council and NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.