The Best Free Things to Do in Auckland This Week

Dancing in the park, openair cinema and a belated Christmas shindig.

Concrete Playground
Published on January 09, 2017

Heading back to the ol' daily grind can be pretty damn awful after a bright and shiny weekend of picnicking, bar hopping and patting dogs that aren't yours, but luckily Auckland's a 'keep the ball rolling' kinda city and has plenty of events, exhibitions, theatre, film festivals and live music for you to inject a little awesomeness into your week. Sure, use Monday for Netflix binges. Then get out there and sink your teeth into Auckland's best happenings this week.

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Dancing in the Park

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017
Albert Park, CBD

Da club heads outdoors.

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Lil' Chief's Summertime Social

Sun, 15 Jan, 2017
Golden Dawn, Auckland

The label's annual Christmas shindig is a breezy one month behind schedule.

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DUAL

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017
Aotea Square, Auckland

Midday baggy beats.

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Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 - Sun, 21 May 2017
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Parnell

Explore the nation's distinct sound— from the Dunedin Sound to barbecue reggae.

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Silo Cinema: What We Do In The Shadows

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017
Silo Park, Auckland

Get amongst a bit of Halloween in January, it will be a freakishly good night.

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Movies in Parks: Ghostbusters

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017
Tamakae Reserve, Waiuku

Dust off the deck chairs and get along to 2017's first free outdoor cinema event.

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Sun & Sounds

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017
Takapuna Beach Reserve, Takapuna

The perfect weekend outing to keep the good times rolling.

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Saturday Silo Markets

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017
Silo Park, Auckland

The 2017 Silo season opens with a bang.

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The Best Free Things to Do in Auckland This Week

Dancing in the Park

Lil' Chief's Summertime Social

DUAL

Volume: Making Music in Aotearoa

Silo Cinema: What We Do In The Shadows

Movies in Parks: Ghostbusters

Sun & Sounds

Saturday Silo Markets

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