15 Brilliant Things to do This Auckland Anniversary Weekend
You're spoilt for choice this year, folks.
The best thing about the start of the year is the abundance of long weekends slammed together. Just in time to save us from burnout is Auckland Anniversary Weekend. The main reason behind the day-off is to mark William Hobson's arrival to the Bay of Islands in 1840. Though it also manages to showcase the great diversity of our fine city. You're spoilt for choice this year, with everything from a New York Times-endorsed sculpture trail, a gathering of underground scene's elite, a festival celebrating Maori culture, and an ode to Sunday sessions, all unfolding on your doorstep.
Image: Andy Fraser
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St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
Albert Park, CBD
In a new "dream location" for 2017.
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Tiny Ruins
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Aotea Square, Auckland
See the awe-inspiring indie-folk act for free.
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Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival
Saturday, January 30 - Monday, February 1, 2016
Queens Wharf, Auckland, Auckland
Tipping its hat to the long history of trading on the shores of the Waitemata.
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Brazilian Day Festival
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Rocket Park, Auckland
This year's festival promises to be a melting pot of food, colours, hot rhythms, samba dancing, soccer and coffee.
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Ha! The Classic Summerfest
Friday, January 27 - Sunday, February 5, 2017
The Classic, Auckland
Celebrating 20 years of classic NZ gags.
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Waiheke Clean-up with Fly My Pretties
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Little Oneroa Beach
Clean-up one of our favourite little beer drinking, sun-bathing spots.
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Auckland Folk Festival
Friday, January 27 - Monday, January 30, 2017
Kumeu Showgrounds, Kumeu
Get folked.
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Silo Cinema: Monty Python's Life Of Brian
Friday, January 27, 2017
Silo Park, Auckland
Kick off Auckland Anniversary Weekend with a bang and good old-fashioned chuckle.
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Auckland International Buskers Festival
Friday, January 27 - Monday, January 30, 2017
Auckland Various, Auckland
From a German trick cyclist to a man who lights his bum on fire— you'll find everything at this year's festival.
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The Veils at Leigh Sawmill
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh
Masters of dynamic.
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Shenanigan Vol. 21
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Auckland
The party for people who like hearing cool shit.
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Mai Summer Jam
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Point England Reserve, Point England
Reggae in the park.
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Sculpture on the Gulf
Friday, January 27 - Sunday, February 19, 2017
Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island
The New York Times-endorsed exhibition returns.
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Volume Sunday Sessions
Sunday, January 29, 2017, Sunday, February 26, 2017, Sunday, March 26, 2017 and Sunday, April 30, 2017
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell
Covering everything from modern jazz to psychedelic pop, otherworldly hip hop and indie fuzz.
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The Art of Participation
Saturday, November 5, 2016 - Sunday, March 19, 2017
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
Interactive art based on everyday life.