Carnaval Latino Auckland @ Ellen Melville Centre

Celebrating the vibrant cultures of Latin America in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau!

 Freyberg Square & Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland Central

Join us for a lively community event bringing together the flavours, rhythms, art & traditions of Latin America. This vibrant market showcases Latin American food vendors, artisan crafts, local Latinx artists & small businesses, alongside colourful folkloric dance & live music performances that fill the Square with energy & joy.

Carnaval Latino is all about community, connection & cultural pride, creating a welcoming space where the Latin American community can celebrate together while sharing our traditions with the wider Auckland public. It’s a chance to experience authentic cuisine, discover handmade goods, dance to live music & connect with people from many cultures.

Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, the culture or simply the atmosphere, everyone is welcome.

Let’s dance, eat, connect &celebrate community together!