Bring the whānau, join the dance, and celebrate Scotland heritage at our family-friendly cultural day. Scots wha hae! (Scots we have) ceud mìle fàilte – a hundred thousand welcomes! Join us for a lively, family-friendly celebration of Scottish heritage at Tartan Day. Whether you have Scottish ancestry, a love of Celtic culture, or are simply ... Read more
The shortest day is almost upon us! Ōmiha Folk Club is waking up from its winter hibernation for a midwinter gathering of traditional tunes and storytelling in the spirit of Matariki. Matariki is the Māori name for the Pleiades star cluster. Its reappearance in the midwinter dawn sky marks the beginning of the Māori New ... Read more
Bring your whānau and friends along and join us for a special Matariki Evening Market at Corban Estate Arts Centre Explore 40+ stalls from talented local artists, makers and creatives in Shed 2. Enjoy delicious hot kai from the Five Star Eats food collective under the canopy. Listen to live music from Crescendo singers and ... Read more
The QUEEN of Gujarati Folk — GEETABEN RABARI — LIVE in Auckland! Geeta Rabari is one of the most beloved folk singers of India, often hailed as the “Koyal of Gujarat” for her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence. Known for reviving and popularising traditional Gujarati folk music, especially Garba and Sugam Sangeet, Geeta has ... Read more
Come and celebrate the Matariki season with us at MAHUTA! ✨ Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei is proud to present an unforgettable night of music, bringing together some of the best kaiwaiata of Te Ao Māori. Curated by Majic Pāora, MAHUTA is a celebration of our voices, our stories and our people. With performances by: ROB RUHA ... Read more
Do you enjoy Japanese culture, arts, and food? Do you want to learn more? The New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland Inc. (NZJS) is hosting “Kia Ora Japan” – a celebration of Japanese arts, culture, craft, and food. This free community event will feature a programme of performers, including Haere Mai Taiko drumming group, Akane, Sakura ... Read more
Cultural dance from Denmark, Iran, Chile, Romania, Bulgaria, China, Scotland, England, Colombia and Finland on show, with opportunity to join in! Delicious food for sale. Gold Coin donation at the door. Doors open 5.30pm. Event until 9.30pm.
Experience an electrifying cultural dance challenge where performers from at least two different cultures come together to present a bold and spectacular fusion of movement, rhythm and storytelling. Enjoy vibrant international food stalls and captivating performances as we celebrate diversity, creativity and global unity.
Sometimes all it takes is one song to turn strangers into friends, revive memories and reignite a sense of belonging. Iranian Music Gathering has been formed with the goal of bringing together Iranian music lovers; an intimate space to play, sing, learn and enjoy music, regardless of experience and skill level. The gathering provides an ... Read more
Taal & Tales returns to Auckland with its most ambitious production yet — Shiv. Tandav. Shakti. A full-length Kathak dance production telling the eternal story of Shiva and Shakti through classical Indian dance and live music. From the fierce stillness of the cosmic ascetic to the devotion of Sati, the patience of Parvati, and the ... Read more
Taal & Tales returns to Auckland with its most ambitious production yet — Shiv. Tandav. Shakti. A full-length Kathak dance production telling the eternal story of Shiva and Shakti through classical Indian dance and live music. From the fierce stillness of the cosmic ascetic to the devotion of Sati, the patience of Parvati, and the ... Read more
Earth & Culture OPEN MIC. We welcome you to share a piece of your culture with us in the storytelling form of your choice - a song, a poem, an instrumental piece. We'd love to hear from you. Email info@wec.org.nz for more info. @