29 MAR - 17 AUG, 2025
The first comprehensive survey of renowned NZ photographer Mark Adams - celebrating the beauty of Aotearoa's landscapes...
Planning a fun day out doesn't always have to involve reaching into your wallet. There is always a huge range of free things to do in Auckland! From art galleries to museums, markets, events, city tours and more - you're spoilt for choice when it comes to free activities in Auckland city centre.
Free exhibitions
19 JUN- 21 AUG, 2025 6 - 9PM
Celebrate A Century of Modern Art after hours with a night of free activations and entertainment at the Auckland Art Gallery...
8 JUN, 2025 2 - 3PM
An exclusive tour of Mark Adams: A Survey | He Kohinga Whakaahua with renowned photographers Mark Adams and Chris Corson...
6 JUNE - 30 AUG 2025
Gus Fisher Gallery's upcoming exhibition Tala o le tau brings together new and significant bodies of work by Angela Tiatia...
9 FEB, 2024 - 1 FEB, 2026
This exhibition celebrates the monumental gift of significant artworks from the collection of New York philanthropists Julian...
19 FEB - 2 AUG 2025
Explore the imaginative worlds of science fiction in this vibrant exhibition featuring books, magazines, comics and posters...
For your tamariki
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Vector Lights is a world-first solar, battery and peer-to-peer powered Auckland Harbour Bridge light show that demonstrates a...
Discover more, spend less
14 - 19 JUL, 2025, 10.30AM - 12.30PM
Gus Fisher Gallery is hosting a FREE six-week weaving workshop series inspired by a suite of pandanus mats by Yuki Kihara and...
11 - 14 JUN, 2025
Avant-garde Queer and BIPOC artists come together to challenge perceptions and push boundaries of performance and art. This...
14 JUNE 2025 | 11-11.30AM
Join renowned Pacific dance practitioner Aunty Kura Taruia for a free ura (Cook Island dance) and an ei katu (crown) workshop...
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...
Every Sunday, 8:50am - 10:50am
Run4Auckland is a free running club welcoming all levels. Event's take place every Sunday (except long weekends). Come early...
Explore a market
Cheap eats
Found in a container on Lorne Street, Dosa Corner is your go-to for Southern Indian cuisine right in the heart of the city.
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From the mastermind behind Azabu and Ebisu, Yukio Ozeki brings Oji Sushi to Harbour Eats. Oji Sushi will serve up fresh...
Good Dog Bad Dog is a fast paced, American inspired hotdog shop, serving up the classics along with new favourites. This is...
This colourful spot on Hardinge Street offers quick, delicious and healthy Vietnamese street food - perfect for tasty lunches...
This little stall on Federal Street is well worth checking out if you're looking for a quick, delicious bite to eat.
They say true love is wanting the best for someone. They were probably talking about love for a human, but for Roti Bros, it...
Cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies & bowls, mason jar salads and gourmet soups on Fort Street.
Kai Eatery is Auckland's original Taiwanese XL fried chicken destination.
An authentic eatery inspired by the taste of a Korean Mum's traditional recipes!
Looking for a quick, delicious and filling meal? OBar Snack Bar, alongside OBar Auckland, is the place to go.
Meet Jungle 8, the sibling restaurant of Ponsonby's much-loved Lucky 8, sending you on a culinary journey inspired by the...
Low-cost outings
The Academy is Auckland's only dedicated art-house cinema, with a wide range of local and international films, documentaries...
You never quite know what you are going to get at this city centre hidden gem which boasts a character-filled, intimate bar...
Must visit spots
Gow Langsford Gallery is one of New Zealand's most influential dealer galleries, having mounted some 300 exhibitions over the...
The Auckland Central City library has an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and music and free access to...
History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, home to a series of permanent...
Part of the University of Auckland, The Gus Fisher Gallery showcases contemporary and historical art with a focus on New...
Contemporary jewellery gallery in New Zealand representing the work of over fifty artists encompassing a diverse range of...
Freyberg Place and Ellen Melville Centre are located in the heart of the High Street District, providing an open air public...
Go on a stroll through the city
The Victoria Park Precinct is home to to the iconic Victoria Park Market, the historic Victoria Park, and some exciting...
A new public space connecting Queen Street to the waterfront
Silo Park in Wynyard Quarter has a great playground to take the kids, or just wander the waterfront and enjoy being near the...
Albert Park's long history and distinctive character has earned it a special place in the hearts of Aucklanders.
Takutai Square hosts many public and private events including music gigs, open air cinema screenings, family activities and...
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See the new transformed space in the city centre. The swimming pools at Karanga Plaza Tidal Steps, in the Viaduct Basin are...
This location has become a great new spot for family fun, while overlooking the stunning Waitematā Harbour.
Enjoy seaside...
New to Silo Park, the Playline features repurposed pipes from the old Wynyard Quarter tank farm that have been cleaned up...
This artwork by Chaz Doherty was one of the first to be installed in Britomart.
