Feel the heartbeat of Africa in Aotea Square as AfroFest returns for its third year! Join a FREE, whānau-friendly celebration of music, dance, food, and fashion from Aotearoa African communities. Dance in the sun to Amapiano and Afrobeats spun by Auckland’s top DJs, including DJ Banty and Marcello, and catch live performances. Savour the flavours of Africa with a lineup of food trucks guaranteed to ... Read more
Feel the beat as Aotea Square explodes with global rhythms – from the Caribbean to the Cook Islands. Catch the Anuanua Dance Troupe with Cook Islands log drums and high-energy dance, then experience the power of Japanese taiko by Haere Mai Taiko, featuring works from Japan’s most celebrated composers. Move to the pulse of Steel’n Beats, blending traditional steelpan with ... Read more
Celebrate our rich tradition of brass bands and feel the commanding call of Scottish bagpipes echo around the Square. Enjoy the dynamic Papakura Pipe Band, proudly wearing the Gordon Tartan, alongside Auckland Live Morning Melodies favourites Base Auckland Brass and North Shore Brass Community Band and other pipe bands of Auckland, delivering everything from ceremonial classics to contemporary tunes. Gather the ... Read more