10 JUL, 2025 | 5 - 9.30PM
Matariki Festival Finale – Free Evening Concert!
Let your Matariki weekends sparkle with whetū-inspired wonder!
During the Matariki season, there's a constellation of exciting things to do - from storytelling to crafting, feasts and cultural workshops. Gather your whānau and dive into the celebration of Matariki with activities that celebrate connection, reflection, and new beginnings.
20 - 22 JUN, 2025
Matariki Ahunga Nui 2025 | 20 JUN | FREE
Join the Matariki Festival at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. This free, family-friendly event celebrates community, fun and creativity. Engage in art-making activities inspired by the beautiful wai (waters) of Aotearoa. Enjoy kapa haka performances and deepen your knowledge of taonga Māori (treasures) and our connection to water through insightful tours and talks.
Marlon Williams | 21 JUN | $89-$130
Marlon Williams’ Te Whare Tīwekaweka Tour celebrates his first full-length album in te reo Māori, blending his signature sound with rich cultural storytelling. The 11-date tour across Aotearoa includes a special Matariki performance at Spark Arena, showcasing his artistry alongside The Yarra Benders and special guests.
Matariki Twilight Market | 21 JUN | FREE
Celebrate Te Mātahi o Te Tau and the rising of Matariki in the heart of Te Tōangaroa.
Enjoy a vibrant twilight market filled with local Māori kai trucks, mahi toi and more. Be among the first to experience Tūhono – a light path brought to life in celebration of Matariki.
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Te Hanga Waka: Crafting a waka | 21 - 22 JUN | FREE
Witness the live carving of a traditional waka at the Percy Vos Heritage Boat Shed. Led by master carver Wikuki Kingi and his team, the event brings the rich traditions of Toi Māori and Whakairo to life, celebrating deep connections to te moana and ancestral knowledge.
Matariki Yoga in the Sky | 21 - 22 JUN | $40
An unforgettable sunrise yoga experience, 186 metres above Auckland city. Take in the breath-taking 360 degree views, whilst saluting the sun from the edge of your yoga mat. Yoga in the Sky takes place on the main observation deck of New Zealand's most iconic building.
Matariki Hot Pot | 19 - 21 JUN | $90 for 2
Savour Kai Moana Ka Hurihuri - a rich and soulful Matariki inspired Hot Pot celebrating the warmth of shared meals and togetherness. This heartwarming dish gathers the spirit of Aotearoa and the ocean, blending tradition with Onemata’s modern culinary flair.
With your whānau
27 - 29 JUN, 2025
Wā Kōrero o Pāke: Storytime for Adults | 27 JUN | FREE
Poets, authors, historians and orators share or read stories of old and new. In exploring pūrākau which connect to wai – whether from awa, other freshwater bodies or the moana, the sea – the storytime will honour the Matariki stars Waitī and Waitā.
Te Waiora: Honouring Wai, Protecting Life | 28 JUN | FREE
This unique workshop is a collaborative effort between the Central City Hub, Drowning Prevention Aotearoa and the Tepid Baths. Through the lens of Māori perspectives on wai (water) and tikanga Māori, you will explore the deep cultural, spiritual and practical connections between people and water.
Te Hā o te Wai | 28 JUN - 3 JUL | FREE
Against the stunning backdrop of the Waitematā Harbour, join the kaitiaki of the Pourewa māra kai (garden) as they share insights into native plantings, their Māori names and uses, and the vital role of wai in sustaining life. Walk through this unique urban space, gaining practical gardening understanding rooted in mātauranga Māori.
More crafts, kai, and connection
30 JUN -11 JUL, 2025 | 10AM - 4PM
Join in an interactive and creative journey through the hidden and visible waterways of Tāmaki Makaurau.
5 JUL, 2025 | 10AM - 3PM
Matariki on the Waterfront will see Silo Park and Wynyard Quarter come alive with a range of workshops and games, as well as...
25 JUN, 2025 | 1 - 3PM
Join in a series of raranga (weaving) workshops in at the Central City Library Makerspace.
24 JUN -1 JUL, 2025
Honouring the star Waitā and connection to the moana, explore how to support a healthy ocean through virtual-reality...
26 JUN, 2025 | 12 - 1PM
The Kotuku Quintet returns to the stage this year with a programme based on a Mozart piano concerto and drawing inspiration...
13 JUNE-13 JULY 2025
Wander the waterfront to find the nine panels corresponding to ngā whetū o Matariki.
19 JUN 2025 - 7.30PM
Join the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra for a magical Matariki celebration as they come together to honour te tau hou Māori...
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21 June 2023