Events by Event Type

Festival

Enjoy family festivals in Auckland, from large city celebrations to community events, with entertainment, food, crafts, live music, and activities for children of all ages.

Upcoming Events

May

2026Sat02May10:00 am4:00 pmTakapuna Filipino FestivalWaiwharariki ANZAC Square Takapuna10:00 am - 4:00 pm Event TypeCulture, FestivalSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationNorth Auckland

2026Sun10May2:00 pm3:30 pmSounds Funny with Suzy Cato & FriendsQ Theatre2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Event TypeFestivalSuitable for AgesChildren (5 to 10 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Tweens (10 to 12 years)LocationCentral Auckland

2026Sat16May10:00 am2:00 pmKids Mini Mix LabBeresford Square10:00 am - 2:00 pm Event TypeArt, Culture, Festival, Free, MusicSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

2026Sat16May10:00 am3:30 pmAuckland Writers Festival: Pukapuka AdventuresAotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū10:00 am - 3:30 pm Event TypeCulture, Festival, FreeSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

2026Sat16May3:00 pm4:00 pmStamptown 4 KidzQ Theatre3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event TypeFestivalSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

2026Sun17May10:00 am12:00 pmAuckland Writers Festival: Pukapuka AdventuresAotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event TypeCulture, Festival, FreeSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

2026Sat23May10:00 am2:00 pmWhau Dragon Boat FestivalWest End Rowing Club10:00 am - 2:00 pm Event TypeCulture, FestivalSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland, West Auckland

2026Sun31May12:00 pm5:00 pmEid on Shore Family Fun Day 2026NSIA Hub12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event TypeCulture, Festival, Markets & FairsSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationNorth Auckland

2026Sun31May1:00 pm4:00 pmPump up the FunWaterfront Reserve Mangere1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event TypeFestival, Free, SportsSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationSouth Auckland

June

2026Sat13Jun12:00 pm4:00 pmSnow in the Park 2026Royal Reserve12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event TypeFestival, FreeSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationWest Auckland

2026Sat20Jun11:00 am4:00 pmPanmure’s Global Kitchen: Open Doors DayPanmure Town Centre11:00 am - 4:00 pm Event TypeFestivalSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

2026Sat20Jun5:00 pm9:00 pmWinter Lights Festival 2026Howick Historical Village5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event TypeFestival, Museums and Galleries, MusicSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationEast Auckland

2026Sat27Jun4:00 pm9:00 pmBayswater Matariki Festival 2026Bayswater School4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event TypeCulture, FestivalSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationNorth Auckland

September

2026Sat19Sep10:00 am5:00 pmAuckland Pet and Animal Expo 2026Auckland Showgrounds10:00 am - 5:00 pm Event TypeFestivalSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

2026Sun20Sep10:00 am5:00 pmAuckland Pet and Animal Expo 2026Auckland Showgrounds10:00 am - 5:00 pm Event TypeFestivalSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland