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Auckland Folk Festival 2027

Auckland Folk Festival 2027

Jan 29 - Feb 1, 2027 Kumeu
Upcoming

New Zealand's largest folk festival, the Auckland Folk Festival 2027, will be held at the Kumeu Showgrounds from January 29 to February 1, 2027. The event, timed for Auckland Anniversary Weekend, features...

Folk Music Music festival +7
All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

Sep 26, 2026 Auckland
Starts today

“All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves” is an interactive exhibition at MOTAT in Auckland, New Zealand, exploring the city's public transport history, technology, and engineering. Opening September 26, 2026, and running through...

Exhibition Transport +9

Laneway Festival

Feb 21, 2027 Auckland
Upcoming

Laneway Festival 2027 is a music festival scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 21st, at Western Springs in Auckland, New Zealand. This event marks the New Zealand finale and the final...

Music festival Live music +3
Freshwater Swim Fest

Freshwater Swim Fest

Feb 13-14, 2027 Takapuna
Upcoming

The Freshwater Swim Fest is an inaugural large-scale swimming festival set to debut in Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand, on February 13-14, 2027. Held at Lake Pupuke, the event will feature outdoor swimming...

Swimming Festival +7

Taiohi Writing Competition

Aug 1, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027 Auckland
Ongoing

The Taiohi Writing Competition is a literary initiative for young people in Auckland, New Zealand, taking place from August 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027. Organized by Auckland Council Libraries, the event...

Writing Competition Youth Event +4
Olivia Dean show

Olivia Dean show

Oct 17, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

British pop and soul artist Olivia Dean is scheduled to perform a headline concert at the newly transformed Western Springs Bowl in Auckland, New Zealand, on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This performance,...

Concert Music +5

Robbie Williams BRITPOP Tour

Nov 24, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

Global pop icon Robbie Williams brings his BRITPOP Tour to Auckland's Eden Park on November 24, 2026. The concert features a career-spanning setlist of hits and ballads alongside special guest performances by...

Concert Pop Music +3