15 Brilliant Things to do This Auckland Anniversary Weekend

You're spoilt for choice this year, folks.

Stephen Heard
Published on January 24, 2017

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.

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St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2017

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017
Albert Park, CBD

In a new "dream location" for 2017.

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Tiny Ruins

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017
Aotea Square, Auckland

See the awe-inspiring indie-folk act for free.

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Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival

Sat, 30 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb 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

Sat, 28 Jan, 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

Fri, 27 Jan - Sun, 5 Feb 2017
The Classic, Auckland

Celebrating 20 years of classic NZ gags.

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Waiheke Clean-up with Fly My Pretties

Sun, 29 Jan, 2017
Little Oneroa Beach

Clean-up one of our favourite little beer drinking, sun-bathing spots.

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Auckland Folk Festival

Fri, 27 Jan - Mon, 30 Jan 2017
Kumeu Showgrounds, Kumeu

Get folked.

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Silo Cinema: Monty Python's Life Of Brian

Fri, 27 Jan, 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

Fri, 27 Jan - Mon, 30 Jan 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

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017
Leigh Sawmill Cafe, Leigh

Masters of dynamic.

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Shenanigan Vol. 21

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018
Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Auckland

The party for people who like hearing cool shit.

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Mai Summer Jam

Sat, 28 Jan, 2017
Point England Reserve, Point England

Reggae in the park.

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Sculpture on the Gulf

Fri, 27 Jan - Sun, 19 Feb 2017
Waiheke Island, Waiheke Island

The New York Times-endorsed exhibition returns.

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Volume Sunday Sessions

Multiple single dates
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

Sat, 5 Nov 2016 - Sun, 19 Mar 2017
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland

Interactive art based on everyday life.

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