Archived: Summer on Queens Wharf

Soak in the sunshine and celebrate the season with Summer on Queens Wharf 2025, returning with a programme of free performances, events and activities by the water.

Visitors to the wharf will once again greet the sun with six Sunrise Yoga sessions — an amalgamation of invigorating poses, sea air, and breathtaking views, led by some of Aotearoa’s top yoga practitioners, creating a moment of calm and connection on the edge of the Waitematā Harbour.

New for 2025, Sunset Sessions brings live music to the end of Queens Wharf as the sun dips below the horizon. The evening series features an eclectic line-up of artists, including soul singer ROMi Wrights, Pacific punk-fusion band LEAO, Love Square, Cook Island drumming group Te-Kiato, improvised music from Māpura Music by artists living with disabilities and more to be announced.

In a powerful response to the urgent issue of climate change, Atamira Dance Company presents Ka Tiri o Te Moana. Choreographed by founding member Louise Pōtiki Bryant, this site-specific performance explores the impacts of Antarctic ice melt on communities globally and nationally. Drawing on Ngāi Tahu perspectives, the work highlights the deep relationships between southern iwi, Antarctica, and the southern oceans, weaving together dance, storytelling, and environmental awareness.

Following a swashbuckling debut in 2024, the Mermaid Parade is back! Fish-folk, merpeople, clams, and nautical navigators of all ages are invited to don their best ocean-inspired looks and parade along the waterfront of Tāmaki Makaurau. A celebration of creativity, community and the sea, this whimsical event promises waves of fun for everyone

All activities are free and open to all ages. Visit the Queens Wharf Facebook page for updates, performance schedules, and free ticket registration details.

The Summer on Queens Wharf 2025 programme is made possible thanks to Eke Panuku, with support from Interesting Things and Moana Festival Auckland.