Pasifika Festival

Pasifika Festival is Auckland’s largest Pacific cultural festival, celebrating Pacific culture, food, music, performance and community at Western Springs Park. Pasifika Festival returns 13 and 14 March 2027.

Date Te rā me te wā

13 - 14 March 2027
Price Utu hoko

Free entry
Location Te wāhi
Western Springs Lakeside Park

Words by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Last updated 14 Jul 2026

Kia ora, kia orana, Ia orana, ni sa bula vinaka, aloha, kam na mauri, fakaalofa lahi atu, talofa lava, malo e lelei, fakatalofa atu and hello.

Pasifika Festival returns 13 - 14 March 2027!

Stay tuned for more details to come.

Pasifika is a free Auckland Council Event delivered by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, a council-controlled organisation.

Location Te wāhi

Western Springs Lakeside Park

99 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022

Plan your route

Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Western Springs Lakeside Park is located in central Auckland and can be reached by public transport, car, bike or on foot. Transport details for future Pasifika Festival events will be confirmed closer to the event dates.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Western Springs Lakeside Park is a favourite local spot for walking the lake loop, relaxing outdoors and seeing native wildlife.

Accessibility Huarahi ngāwari

The park has many paved pathways, though some areas are naturally uneven or sloped. Accessibility information for future Pasifika Festival events will be confirmed closer to the event dates.

Social Pae pāpori

More details dropping soon!

Watch this space...

What's On

Music, Arts & Performances

Enjoy show-stopping performances across all eight stages of Pasifika Festival. Talented performers from across the Pacific will be sharing immersive fresh beats as well as all the old favourites to sing and dance along to.
Food and Crafts

Explore, taste and shop at over 100 delicious local food and independent craft stalls at Pasifika Festival. From 'otai to Hāngī, seek out your favourite kai and shop for traditional taongas whilst taking a break from the action-packed stage programme.
MOTAT joins the Pasifika fun

Head to MOTAT, next door to Western Springs, for Pasifika Vibes! This FREE programme celebrates Pacific culture with interactive games, workshops (like coconut shaving!), ukelele lessons, films, performances, and more!