Come and celebrate the vibrant and unique heart of Auckland at a Midtown Street Party!
Midtown has become a little bit Karangahape Road, a little bit Dominion Road, but most of all this neighbourhood has a community vibe all its own. Midtown is throwing a party in the streets for everyone on the third Thursday of every month. Bring your family and friends and join in for live performing arts, delicious eats and hidden retail gems - with different themes every month! You’ll discover a midtown you’ve never experienced before.
Coming up next: Midtown Pasifika Night!
When: Thursday 20 March, 5-8pm
Where: Elliott Street, Elliott Stables, The Strand Arcade
The Performance Line Up
Tama’aru Dance Group
Established in 2020, they are a passionate Cook Islands performing arts group based in Auckland featuring drumming, singing and dance.
Te Mana
Based in West Auckland, Te Mana Performing Arts Pacific Dance School and Dance Company represents the Islands of Fiji, Tonga, Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti and the host country of Aotearoa.
Emi Lovett - Pritchard
A Siva Afi dancer and member of Le Taupou Manaia Dance Academy. Be shocked and amazed by the fire knife dancing skills of one of the best in the world!
Ka Pa Hula o Keaohololā
A Hawaiian hula group taught by internationally recognised Mrs Kumu Keonilei Fairbanks Lealiifano.
Beats & Boogieing
DJ Bless
DJ'ing since the 90s, DJ Bless knows how to bring Island vibes to any occasion!
DJ Skeez
This DJ is no stranger to the most popular night spots in Auckland city ready to bring the beats that will make you dance the night away! Dj Skeez caters all genres, from Poly vibes to Hip Hop, RNB, Island reggae, 80s 90s, House, DnB and Jungle sounds. Make sure to bring your dancing shoes!
Pasifika Markets in the Strand Arcade
10 stalls selling handcrafts from Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Niue, Aotearoa and more. Samoa and Tongan hoodies and t-shirts, pacific and Māori jewellery, hand-crafted Niue blankets and woven bags, traditional weapons (Nifo Oti) used in Samoan dancing today and Cook Island flax hats and necklaces to celebrate any occasion. Along with Pacific Island designs, books and toys for children - a popular stall for mothers who want to maintain native languages from the Islands.
$2 per hour to a max of $12 on weekends and a $12 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.