Step into a living game board and celebrate Auckland’s rich chess legacy.
This playful, heritage-aligned event brings history to life with costumed players, audience interaction, and local legends.
Part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2025, it’s a unique chance to engage with the city’s past through fun, flair, and strategy.
Prizes for all fantastic representation of chess piece character.
Free : come watch or come play. Don’t need to know how to play chess, just to enjoy some fun.
All ages - School Holidays, Tamariki under 12 accompanied by a guardian please.
Want to put your name down to join in? E-mail Leela: leela.bhai@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Park for $2.50 per hour, to a maximum of $10.50 on evenings and weekends at the Victoria St car park. Find out more.