What to do this long weekend

Two long weekends are just around the corner - and we've got your ultimate city centre guide ready!

Whether you're celebrating the King's Birthday on Monday, 2 June, or soaking up the magic of the Matariki long weekend, we've rounded up an exciting mix pf events and extra ideas to keep the good times rolling. Scroll down to check out what's on and start planning your epic weekends!

King's Birthday Long Weekend | 30 MAY - 2 JUN

New Zealand Music Month | Various locations

From soulful tunes to opera classics, and homegrown favourites to fresh emerging gems, there’s something for every music lover. Whether you’re catching a live band at an iconic music store, experiencing the magic of opera in the Strand Arcade, or soaking up the electric energy of the Midtown Street Party, it’s all about celebrating the creativity and diverse sounds that make Auckland, a proud UNESCO City of Music, so unique.

Bull Rush Improv | Basement Theatre

Between mini game shows, side-splitting gags, heartbreaking epics, and (light) audience participation, witness the greatest stories you’ll never forget nor ever see again. With a roster of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most talented, award-winningest performers, it’s always sure to be a riot when you rush with the Bulls!

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Dog Days at the Pav | Wynyard Pavilion

Dog Days returns! Bring your beloved companions, both the four-legged and the two-legged variety, to the Wynyard Pavilion Garden bar. Shop for your pooch with a lineup of fantastic vendors offering treats, accessories, and more.

Matariki Long Weekend | 20 - 22 JUN

Claude Monet Water Lilies, about 1922, oil on canvas, Toledo Museum of Art, Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey, 1981.54

A Century of Modern Art | Auckland Art Gallery

This winter, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki proudly presents A Century of Modern Art - a must-see exhibition that brings the bold spirit of modernism to life! On exclusive loan from the Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio, this remarkable exhibition offers a sweeping exploration of the legendary artists who redefined the course of modern art.

June Make Days - Seamonster Suckers | NZ Maritime Museum

Calling all deep-sea explorers and fearless crafters! Dive into the deep and create your very own tentacle pendant to take home. This June, Maritime Museum will be creating sea monster sucker necklaces.

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Open Late: An Abstract Experiment | Auckland Art Gallery

Celebrate A Century of Modern Art with an unforgettable night at the Auckland Art Gallery. Immerse yourself in an evening of creativity, featuring live activations and entertainment inspired by legendary masters of Impressionism and modern art like Monet, Morisot and Matisse. Get hands-on and create your own digital masterpiece using just your phone!

More to do this long weekend

Daily hands-on workshops | Wētā Workshop Unleashed

Ever wondered what it's like to create fake blood, experiment with prosthetics, or craft movie-worthy wounds? Join Wētā Workshop Unleashed for their hands-on creative workshops, available every day at 12:50p.m. From Monday through to Sunday, you can ignite your imagination and nurture your artistic talents.

Kids & Whānau Create | Auckland Art Gallery

Get creative with your whānau at our free drop-in art-making sessions every weekend and during school holidays from 11am–3pm. Kids & Whānau Create encourages families to get creative together, inspired by the exhibitions in the Gallery.

All Blacks Experience | SkyCity

Learn the story, feel the passion and experience the All Blacks story close and personal. The All Blacks Experience is a state-of-the-art guided encounter that showcases the All Blacks, Black Ferns, and our other national rugby teams in black through exceptional innovation and technology.