As part of the wider celebrations of the Auckland Arts Festival, “NIU KIDZ ON THE BLOCK!” brings together a powerful lineup of emerging and established Pasifika and Māori artists for an afternoon of music, culture and community.
5pm – 6pm – Award winning, World touring ‘Marian Burns’ comes home to play 7pm – late – St Patricks celebration on the rova sound stage
Travel the world in an afternoon. Saturday 14 March 12-4pm, ROVA STAGE, Aotea SquareThis vibrant block party brings together international sounds, infectious rhythms, and feel-good grooves from across the globe. A perfect way to discover something new while soaking up the Festival Garden Atmosphere. Artists include: Willie T - Cultural / Island Folk | Solomon ... Read more
It would be almost impossible not to smile and tap your foot to the sweet sounds of New Zealand’s only all-female bluegrass group, Hot Diggity. Catch them at the Auckland Arts Festival's Rova Sounds Stage! Traditionally bluegrass music has been dominated by guys with moustaches, sharp suits and hats, singing songs about being broken-hearted and ... Read more
Ease into the weekend with sounds that blend heritage and contemporary Pacific musicality, inspired by the sonics of Niue and beyond.
Throw on your dancing shoes and come boogie down with us to the funky, soulful rhythms of Island Vibes. Let it all out and dance like nobody’s watching, then head on out for an opening night show or a hangout at the Festival Garden in the golden hour sunlight. Good vibes, guaranteed! Island Vibes are ... 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
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
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