Culture
The summer break may be over, but there are heaps of fun things to do before winter arrives.
The Auckland Craft Beer and Food Festival
Spark Arena will become the country's biggest urban beer garden next March.
Flamingo Pier 2021
Eat, drink and dance beneath a Waihekan forest canopy.
CANCELLED: Silo Park: Ice Cream Sundae
A market dedicated to ice cream. Who could resist?
Auckland Art Fair 2021
Auckland's huge annual art showcase is heading back for its first-ever summer edition.
Sunsetter Food, Wine and Music Festival 2021
Jump the harbour for this celebration of local food, drink and tunes.
Waterbourne Beach Festival 2021
Try your hand at paddle boarding or watch a film by the water at this three-week beach festival.
Island Time on Motutapu
The pest-free island is only a 35-minute ferry ride from Auckland.
Auckland Vegan Food Festival 2021
This family-friendly food celebration rounds up some of the best ethically minded vendors in the city.
SeePort Festival 2021
Celebrate Auckland's 181st birthday with military dog performances, drone races, navy boat tours and fireworks.
Outerfields 2021
Benee and Fat Freddy's Drop lead the first lineup of this new festival.
CANCELLED: Auckland Lantern Festival 2021
New Zealand's biggest cultural event is back in a new waterfront location.
Van Gogh Alive
See more than 3000 of the Dutch master's works in this multi-sensory exhibition.
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