24 SEP 2024- 04 JAN, 2025
Changing Lanes is part of Art Week 2024 and Efflorescence is a dynamic exploration of light and movement in response to the...
Between October 4-13, the city centre will transform into a canvas for Art Week 2024, with over 60 installations, exhibitions, guided walks, murals, performances and more.
With so much happening, it can be hard to work out what to do - that's why we've rounded up our top picks! So, grab your mates and explore the city centre’s art scene, one piece at a time.
Changing Lanes
New Zealand artists have created nine incredible large-scale installations in laneways throughout the city centre. Each piece nods to the unique heritage of its location, how the space is used and the changing nature of urban environments.
Late Night Art
Image Credit: Sacha Stejko
A firm favourite amongst art lovers, the vibrant Late Night Art returns to the High Street district on Thursday, October 10 between 5 pm and 9 pm.
Explore a magical light installation and grab a pizza in Khartoum Place. Have a boogie with renowned DJs in the transformed space at Freyburg Place. Weigh in on A Taste of Art Battle and meet illustrators at the Illustrators Market at Ellen Melville Centre. Wander a closed High Street for even more art you can take home at the Art Market and shop Ruby High Street, which is also up late.
City Art Walks
There's artworks to be discovered in the city centre’s streets, laneways and squares. Through these five free walks, your guides will help you see the heart of the city in a whole new light. But be quick, there's limited spaces available! See what's on offer and make a booking here.
Unlocked Collections
Tucked away in corporate towers, academic institutions and public buildings across the city centre is some seriously sumptuous art. Unlocked Collections is a unique opportunity to be guided around these hidden gems to discover rarely seen pieces from collections at Park Hyatt, the University of Auckland, Auckland Council, The Aotea Centre, Russell McVeagh, and four inner-city galleries. Check them out, and book in for a tour, here.
