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Pop-ups in the city centre

Some of the best things to see, eat and drink, here for a limited time

Whether you're a foodie, an art lover, or just up for some creative fun, these pop-ups in the city centre are not to be missed. From delicious gelato to art galleries, markets and a whole lot more!

Pantry X Giapo | Park Hyatt | Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm

Visit the new ice cream hut at The Pantry from 12pm every Wed- Sun. Grab a cone or a cup of some of Giapo's most fan favourite summer flavours, including tasty sorbets! Head to the waterfront this summer and enjoy seaside ice cream.

BLOOM Exhibition | 71A Fort Street | Weekdays (excluding public holidays) 11am - 2pm

Imagine walking into a florist shop where every bouquet and arrangement is a masterpiece of art....now imagine no more, because Emma Bass' new exhibition on Fort Street has made that a reality!

BLOOM! Invites you to step into a world where art and nature intertwine with this limited time exhibition, featuring the stunning works of renowned artist Emma Bass. This unique exhibit transforms vacant retail space into a vibrant and immersive experience, stylising the exhibit like a working florist shop which blurs the lines between art and reality.

Good News For You Exhibitions | Strand Arcade | Daily

Good News For You has opened up spaces in the Strand Arcade’s beautiful shop fronts for artists, makers and creative practitioners tp showcase their exhibitions, set up short term residencies, display creative activations and workshop their creations – and you can wander down to see it all for free!  

Britomart Outdoor Movie Screening | Takutai Square| 12 - 14 March 2025 | 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Britomart are marking their 20-year anniversary with three special nights of free outdoor cinema in Takutai Square. Expect an international hit that just won't quit, a local classic that's (almost) 20 years old, and a Friday night line-up celebrating the hottest talent in indigenous filmmaking in association with the Māoriland film festival. This is one not to miss!

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Dick Frizzel's ICONS Exhibitions | Spacefor The Pavillion | 6 - 16 March 2025

In this exclusive collaboration with Glorious, Frizzell revisits one of his most beloved motifs—Charlie, the Four Square Man—and reinvents him in 28 legendary guises. These playful yet meticulously crafted variations celebrate figures from music, art, history, and pop culture, showcasing Frizzell's signature approach of balancing nostalgia, satire, and sheer artistic joy. This project marks a bold new step in Frizzell's career—bringing his vision into the digital realm, expanding the ways we experience and engage with his art. Each character variation has been brought to life with exquisite detail, offering collectors and art lovers a fresh perspective on one of New Zealand's most recognisable cultural icons. But you'll have to move quickly to catch this exhibition that leaves on the 16th of March!

Naturally Ready Perfume-making Workshop | 396 Queen Street | 11, 12 & 13 April 2025 

Naturally Ready is a handmade fragrance and natural skincare studio which holds workshops on perfume-making, candle-making, home fragrances and DIY skincare using natural ingredients. Compose, formulate and bottle your own signature perfume using natural aromatic materials and take home two bottles of your very own perfume to enjoy! Louella hosts workshops throughout Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne, so be sure to catch her next classes in the city of Sails!

Food Truck Wednesdays | Britomart | Wednesdays, 11.30am-2pm
Every Wednesday in Takutai Square, head down to experience a weekly mix of the best street kai in Auckland!

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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: 13 March 2025

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