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What's On in Auckland
From Auckland Art Gallery and Civic Theatre shows to the Otara and Avondale markets, Waiheke day trips and live music across the city and the North Shore, here's everything worth leaving the house for in Auckland. We comb dozens of local sources each week and list the events our readers — Aucklanders who like a proper day out — actually want to know about.
Updated 15 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Local
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Until 13 Feb 2027
Devonport Market
A seaside market at Windsor Reserve running through summer, easy to pair with a ferry ride and a village stroll.
Every Saturday and SundayFree
La Cigale French Market
Pastries, cheeses, charcuterie and good coffee make this Parnell weekend-morning favourite a relaxed spot for a leisurely browse.
Find out more →Every SaturdayFree
Parnell Farmers' Market
Local growers, bakers and producers gather in one of the city's longest-running farmers' markets, ideal for a leisurely Saturday morning browse.
Find out more →Every SaturdayFree
Ōtara Flea Market
Pacific produce, food stalls and live music at New Zealand's biggest Polynesian market, a lively Saturday outing worth planning.
Find out more →DailyFree
Auckland Botanic Gardens
Wander 64 hectares of themed gardens, native forest and quiet walking paths, then stop at the café for a leisurely cuppa.
Find out more →DailyFree
Wintergardens, Auckland Domain
Restored Edwardian glasshouses housing a temperate house, tropical house and fernery, ideal for an unhurried, gentle morning stroll.
Find out more →18 Oct
The Village Market Helensville Showgrounds
A relaxed Sunday village market in Helensville, perfect for a country drive and a wander among local stalls.
18 Oct
2026 BIBA Basketball Cup New Zealand | One-Day League
A one-day basketball league with fast-paced games across the day, a lively spectator outing for sports fans.
Find out more →18 OctFree
FREE SKATEBOARDING LESSONS - Victoria Park Skatepark
Free beginner-friendly skateboarding lessons at Victoria Park, a fun outing to watch or join in with the grandkids.
Find out more →18 Oct
Line Dancing Onehunga
A friendly line dancing session in Onehunga, a sociable way to keep active and learn new steps at your own pace.
Find out more →18 Oct
Petanque Tournament 2026
A relaxed petanque tournament with plenty of friendly competition, ideal for spectators and players who enjoy a sociable outdoor game.
Find out more →18 Oct
The OnPar Open 2026
A golf open for keen players and supporters, offering a sociable day on the course with friendly competition.
Find out more →19 Oct
2026 Art Salon Opening Ceremony
Join the opening celebration of the Art Salon, a chance to meet artists and enjoy the first look at the programme.
Find out more →19 Oct
Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend
The towering British comedian of Taskmaster and The Inbetweeners fame brings his big, booming stand-up to the Aotea Centre stage for a Monday show.
20 Oct
Alliance Française Auckland 130th Anniversary | One Night to Celebrate
An evening marking 130 years of French language and culture in Auckland, a lovely occasion for Francophiles and the curious.
Find out more →20 Oct
Auckland Goethe Society Kaffee & Kuchen
A relaxed coffee-and-cake gathering with the Goethe Society, offering friendly conversation and a taste of German culture.
Find out more →20 Oct
Diwali Celebration at Pakuranga Library: Bollywood Performance
A colourful Bollywood performance at the local library, part of a Diwali celebration that suits grandparents and grandkids alike.
Find out more →21 Oct
Honouring Prince: 10 Years On
A tribute celebrating Prince's music a decade after his passing, with the purple-era hits that still fill dance floors.
Find out more →21 Oct
Songs for the Dead: a Stimmung Choir Halloween Special
A choir's atmospheric Halloween programme of songs about remembrance, an unusual and moving choral evening for lovers of voices in harmony.
Find out more →21 Oct
Sunsetter Festival - Devonport Waterfront 2027
A waterfront music festival on the Devonport shoreline next year, with tickets already available for those who like to plan ahead.
Find out more →21 October
Meet the Gardener Edible Edition: 21 October
Chat with the gardeners about growing your own vegetables, herbs and fruit, with practical tips from the people who tend the beds.
Find out more →22 Oct
French Market – Halloween Special Edition!
A seasonal twist on the French market, with Halloween-themed treats and stalls that grandkids may enjoy too.
Find out more →22 Oct
Oishii - Taste of Japan
A tasting celebration of Japanese food, offering a chance to try authentic flavours and traditions.
Find out more →22 Oct
Sweet & Savory A Taste Of Diwali
Sample traditional sweet and savoury Diwali dishes in a warm celebration of festive food and culture.
Find out more →22 Oct
Te Atatu Food Truck Fridays
A casual Friday gathering of food trucks in Te Atatu, handy for a relaxed bite with friends or family.
Find out more →23 Oct
09 Poetry Slam Presents: Tāmaki Makaurau 2026 Regional Finals!
Hear Auckland's sharpest spoken-word performers compete in the regional finals, a lively showcase of local voices and stagecraft.
Find out more →23 Oct
Abhishek Upmanyu Live Auckland
A relaxed night of observational stand-up comedy from one of India's best-loved comedians, staged in the comfortable SkyCity Theatre.
Find out more →23 Oct
Light The Way Dance Convention Auckland 2027
A 2027 dance convention bringing performers and teachers together, a fine outing for dance lovers or grandkids with a passion for movement.
Find out more →24 Oct
Otahuhu Food Festival
A Saturday celebration of Ōtāhuhu's diverse food culture, with plenty of tastes to sample from local cooks.
Find out more →24 Oct
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson | Auckland
Michael Jackson's best-loved songs performed by candlelight in a historic Parnell church, a atmospheric Saturday evening for tribute-act fans.
Find out more →24 Oct
Midge Ure - Auckland - Catalogue: The Hits Tour
The Ultravox and Live Aid voice plays his greatest hits, including Vienna, on a Saturday night at a classic Auckland venue.
Find out more →24 Oct
Cox Plate Raceday
A classic Saturday raceday at Ellerslie with top-class racing, fashion and a festive atmosphere for a social day out.
Find out more →25 Oct
Bodyboard King Auckland Bodyboard Champs 2026
Watch Auckland's top bodyboarders chase titles in the surf, a lively seaside spectacle for sporting fans of all ages.
Find out more →25 Oct
Dance Classes in Central Auckland
Get active with a welcoming dance class in the city, a fun way to build fitness and meet new people.
Find out more →25 Oct
HYRX NZ CHAMPS | Singles & Doubles
The national fitness racing championships, with singles and doubles competitors going head to head in an energetic day of sport.
Find out more →25 Oct
Line Dancing St Heliers
A friendly, social line dancing session that keeps you moving to the music, with no partner needed and plenty of laughs.
Find out more →26 Oct
St Heliers Art & Craft Market - Labour Day 2026
A Labour Day holiday stroll through seaside stalls of local art and handmade crafts, ideal for browsing with family.
27 Oct
Diwali Celebration at Pakuranga Library: Spices & Chai
A cosy library celebration of Diwali with fragrant spices and chai, a gentle way to enjoy the festival with neighbours.
Find out more →27 Oct
New Zealand is MĀORILAND: Language, literature and lifeworlds in Aotearoa
A thought-provoking talk exploring Māori language and literature, ideal for curious minds who enjoy learning more about Aotearoa's stories.
Find out more →28 Oct
"Beyond Worlds" UniBand End of Semester Concert (Semester 2 2026)
A student band showcase closing the semester, with an upbeat program that is easy to enjoy and great for supporting young musicians.
Find out more →28 Oct
Dance Thru The Decades NYE
Ring in the new year with hits from across the decades, a nostalgic night of dancing to familiar favourites.
Find out more →28 Oct
Mum's The Word - a sultry cabaret with Tyra Missoux and friends
A sultry cabaret evening of song and storytelling with Tyra Missoux and friends, in an intimate, theatre-style setting.
Find out more →28 Oct
Songs for the Dead: a Stimmung Choir Halloween Matinee Special
A choir matinee with a Halloween twist, offering an atmospheric afternoon of voices in song that suits a relaxed, seated outing.
Find out more →28 Oct
The House that Funk Built
A groove-filled celebration of funk classics, with live-feel rhythms and grooves that will get you tapping your feet.
Find out more →31 Oct
The Arnott's Gluten Free Food Festival
A gluten-free food showcase at Due Drop Events Centre, great for coeliacs and curious tasters alike.
31 Oct
Centre Court Sounds 2026
A Saturday gathering on the tennis courts, blending sport-venue atmosphere with live music for a relaxed day out.
Find out more →1 Nov 2026 – 2 May 2027
Greenhithe Sunday Markets
Sunday stalls in Collins Park starting 1 November, a friendly neighbourhood market to plan a relaxed morning around.
13 Nov
Music First : Gilles Peterson
Renowned DJ and broadcaster Gilles Peterson brings his jazz, soul and world-music selections to the Hollywood in Avondale.
Find out more →18 Nov – 19 Nov
Flight Of The Conchords | New Zealand Tour | Auckland
Kiwi comedy-folk favourites bring their witty songs home to the grand Civic Theatre for two evenings of laughs and music.
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