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Don’t miss this newly created pop-up music series called He Wai, remembering the iconic Waihorotiu stream flowing beneath the pavements. For four special evenings, June 15,16, 20 & 21, contemporary Māori artists will thrill midtown audiences with live music and waiata on Queen Street & Elliott Street.

Allana Goldsmith (Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tai) and others are expected to pause the city centre’s hustle and bustle for a moment of celebration as part of Matariki ki te Manawa. 

Where: Queen Street (between Victoria St and the Civic Theatre), Auckland Central.

Performance schedule:

Sat 15 June

  • 5.15pm - RnR Music
  • 6.15pm - HINA

Thu 20 June

  • 5.15pm - Allana Goldsmith
  • 6.15pm - Tuakoi and Brady

Fri 21 June

  • 5.15pm - Talen Hamana
  • 6.15pm - Te Whainoa Te Wiata

Sat 22 June

  • 5.15pm - Tuakoi and Brady
  • 6.15pm - HINA

Thu 27 June

  • 5.15pm - Allana Goldsmith
  • 6.15pm - Te Reo Lepou

Fri 28 June - Matariki holiday

  • 5.15pm - Robert Wiremu
  • 6.15pm - To be announced


Supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate. 

Enjoy two hours of free parking or $5 evening and weekend rates. Find out more. Ride on public transport from as little as $2 each way. Find out more.
Last updated: 03 July 2023