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Just after the weekend? See what’s on in Auckland this weekend — family-friendly events sorted by area, updated automatically.

Auckland

All upcoming events

Concerts, shows, markets, festivals, sports and family days across Auckland — browse everything coming up.

Area
Type
When

24 events

Fri, 26 Jun · 10:00Free

Giacometti without End (Auckland Art Gallery)

Free exhibition of works by master sculptor Alberto Giacometti at Auckland Art Gallery.

Arts
Fri, 26 Jun · 10:00

Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now (Auckland Art Gallery)

Chinese contemporary art exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery with sculpture, photography and digital works.

Arts
Fri, 26 Jun · 10:00Free

Endgrained: Martino Gamper (Objectspace)

Free Objectspace exhibition of chairs and tables by designer Martino Gamper that visitors can sit on.

Arts
Fri, 26 Jun · 10:00

Perfect Little Planet (Stardome Planetarium Show)

Family planetarium show at Stardome; a 30-minute trip exploring the solar system with kids.

Museum
Fri, 26 Jun · 10:00Free

COSMOLOGIES: Nikau Hindin & Naminapu Maymuru-White (Te Uru)

Free exhibition at Te Uru gallery in Titirangi featuring star and sky works by Māori and Indigenous artists.

Arts
Fri, 26 Jun · 10:00Free

Mana: Protest in Print (Auckland Museum)

Free Auckland Museum exhibition spotlighting 1970s Māori and Pacific protest through print.

Museum
Fri, 26 Jun · 10:00Free

Ngā Huhua: Abundance (NZ Maritime Museum)

Immersive ocean exhibition at the NZ Maritime Museum showing whales and rays of the Hauraki Gulf.

Museum
Fri, 26 Jun · 10:00Free

Whetūrangitia (Corban Estate Arts Centre)

Free exhibition at Corban Estate Arts Centre in Henderson featuring Māori and Pacific carving, painting and siapo.

Arts
Sat, 18 Jul · 11:00Free

CRIT: Art Learning Since 1987 (Artspace Aotearoa)

Free Artspace Aotearoa exhibition on Karangahape Road exploring the history of art learning since 1987.

Arts
Sat, 1 Aug · 10:00

Auckland Restaurant Month

A month-long celebration of Auckland dining — 100+ city restaurants offer special set menus and chef collaborations all August.

Event
Sun, 23 Aug · 09:00

Māori Cultural Experience

Gain genuine insight into Māori culture in this unique, enriching experience. Hear beautiful songs, witness the incredible haka in action and learn about the endurance of Māori people throughout history.

Museum
Sun, 23 Aug · 09:00Free

Mandarin Tour

Discover the stories of New Zealand and its people in one destination. The tour will be conducted fully in Mandarin. ($20 ADULTS, $10 CHILDREN, FREE WITH MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP)

Museum
Sun, 23 Aug · 09:00Free

Gallery Highlights Tour

Get ready for one of the most interesting hours you’ll ever spend as our guide shows you around Auckland Museum. Explore our Museum’s galleries and learn about Māori culture, achievements of Polynesian navigators and the unique nature of New Zealand. ($20 PER ADULT, $10 PER CHILD, FREE WITH MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP)

Museum
Sun, 23 Aug · 09:00

Museum Store Presents: The Glass Lens

We are proud to present a group showcase of seven glass artists highlighting the varied approaches to working with glass, “the lens” being the viewpoint of the artist and how they interpret the environment or traditional stories through contemporary glass techniques.

Museum
Sun, 23 Aug · 09:00

Mana: Protest in Print

Feel the Mana of 1970s protest in print, in the new exhibition that spotlights the groundbreaking newspaper that platformed Māori and Pacific voices across some of Aotearoa New Zealand's most defining years in activism. (SAINSBURY HORROCKS GALLERY, LEVEL 2)

Museum
Sun, 23 Aug · 09:00

Secret Museum Tour

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to explore the underground world where many of our treasures are stored. What’s waiting for you down there? Book today and find out. ($30 PER PERSON, $27 PER MEMBER)

Museum
Sun, 23 Aug · 09:00

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The longest running and most prestigious nature photography competition in the world, direct from London's Natural History Museum. A must-see, world-class exhibition enjoyed all over the world by nature lovers and photographers. (AUAHA ĀTEA NUI SPECIAL EXHIBITION SUITE)

Museum
Sun, 23 Aug · 10:00Free

Ruth Ige: The Evocation of Worlds (Te Uru)

A free exhibition at Te Uru in Titirangi — dreamlike paintings of imagined worlds that spark wonder for kids and grown-ups.

Arts
Wed, 26 Aug · 09:00

Twilight Tuesdays

Your Museum will be open late every Tuesday evening until 8.30pm. Take in the relaxed atmosphere as the whole Museum is open for you to wander. Enjoy dinner or drinks at Tuitui Bistro & Café and browse our galleries at your own pace.

Museum
Thu, 27 AugFree

Te Kōpua o Hiku: Artist Kōrero

Join artists Janine Williams and Shannon Novak for a walking tour of Te Kōpua o Hiku, the newly r...

Event
Fri, 28 AugFree

Japanese Film Screening: The Boy and the Heron

Come and enjoy an unforgettable evening of Japanese cinema with us!

Event
Fri, 28 Aug · 09:00

Titanic: The Human Story

Titanic: The Human Story is far more than a display of historic items: it is a unique narrative experience. Located in the iconic Smith & Caughey’s building on Queen Street, this is truly a special opportunity to unravel the true story of history’s most legendary ship in one of Tāmaki Makarau Auckland’s most historical, beloved landmarks. (SMITH & CAUGHEY'S BUILDING)

Museum
Fri, 28 Aug · 19:00

Auckland v Bay of Plenty (Bunnings NPC)

A Friday-night provincial rugby clash under lights at Eden Park as Auckland hosts Bay of Plenty — a fun winter family outing.

Sports
Sat, 29 AugFree

Adventure Bike Playground: Treasure Hunt Edition

Get the bikes out and bring the family to the park for a treasure hunt like no other! By bicycle!

Event