The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend
Scoff bottomless burgers in Takapuna, catch the candlelight orchestra or support Cassia's post-flood pop-up.
Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Auckland's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix and instead discovering new bars, absorbing art and feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.
Top image: Bottomless Burgers at Elephant Wrestler
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Magic Mike's Last Dance
Thu, 9 Feb - Wed, 1 Mar 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.
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Knock at the Cabin
Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 22 Feb 2023
Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland
Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.
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Bottomless Afternoon Tea at the Park Hyatt
Sat, 4 Feb - Sun, 26 Mar 2023
Park Hyatt Auckland, Auckland
Over two hours you'll scoff five courses of delicious seasonal treats and sip bottomless bevvies.
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The Cassia Kitchen
Wed, 8 Feb - Sat, 4 Mar 2023
French Cafe, Auckland
Cassia is making a post-flood comeback with a new dining pop-up across town.
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Skinamarink
Thu, 2 Feb - Wed, 22 Feb 2023
Select cinemas in Auckland and online, Auckland
Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.
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Music in Parks
Sat, 21 Jan - Sun, 26 Feb 2023
Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland
Spent your weekends this summer checking a run of free music events taking place across the city.
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Fat Daddy's Bottomless Burgers, Beer and Bubbles
Sat, 21 Jan - Sat, 18 Mar 2023
The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna
Spend two hours scoffing bottomless smash burgers — then wash them down with all the prosecco and beersies you can sink.
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Candlelight Orchestra: Best of Joe Hisaishi and More
Sat, 11 Feb, 2023
SKYCITY Auckland, Auckland
Listen to orchestral versions of some of Studio Ghibli's most iconic tracks in a stunning candlelit venue.
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Movies in Parks 2023
Fri, 27 Jan - Fri, 31 Mar 2023
Various Locations in Auckland, Auckland
The free outdoor screenings of classic family flicks and newly released blockbusters are coming back for summer.
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Straight to Churly's
Tue, 27 Apr, 2021
Churly's Brewpub & Eatery, Auckland
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.
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Toi Tu Toi Ora: Contemporary Maori Art Virtual Tour
Virtually walk through this major exhibition exploring contemporary Māori art.
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Tequila Ice Cream Afternoons
Tue, 9 Mar, 2021
Coops Corner Pub, Auckland
This harbourside bar is now serving up boozy ice cream everyday.
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Enchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan
Virtually walk through this major exhibition on Japan's Edo period at Auckland Art Gallery.
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The QT Rooftop Green Room
Thu, 5 Jan - Sun, 26 Feb 2023
The Rooftop at QT, Melbourne
Enjoy the hottest (and highest) private party in town.
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Rüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 - Sun, 30 Apr 2023
Whangamata Marina, Whangamatā
Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
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Frosé Your Way at Dr Rudi's
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 - Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Dr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co., Auckland
Embrace summer with two hours of bottomless frosé by the water's edge — complete with fruity flavours and fun toppings.
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Auckland Museum Rooftop Tours
Tue, 1 Nov 2022 - Fri, 31 Mar 2023
Auckland Museum, Auckland
Top off your museum trip with a visit to the historic building's exclusive rooftop.
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Britomart Saturday Farmer's Market
Sat, 9 Apr, 2022
Takutai Square, Britomart., Auckland
This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
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Pasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
Sun, 13 Mar, 2022
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios, Auckland
See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.