World of Cultures Festival and CultureFest 2026
Welcome to World of Cultures 2026
Mark your calendars for World of Cultures, the iconic multicultural festival celebrating the vibrancy of Tāmaki Makaurau and its diverse people and communities. With an action-packed programme across the region spanning two weeks from 21 March to 5 April 2026, you can explore free and low-cost activities, learn about different cultures, join workshops and indulge in international food, dance, art, crafts, music and more! A festival highlight, the vibrant one-day CultureFest event on 29 March at the Mt Roskill War Memorial Park, will bring people together over colourful performances and delicious ethnic foods!
Leave the car behind and experience World of Cultures with public transport. Make the most of the experience by planning your route with at.govt.nz/journeyplanner
Distance Street Photography Exhibition
Date: 21 Mar 2026 - 05 Apr 2026
Time: 12:00 am-12:00 am
Venue: Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki, Auckland
Creative Rhythms for Wellbeing
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Great North Road, Western Springs, Auckland
Echoes of Tuvalu
Date: 04 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-11:30 am
Venue: Pukekohe Library, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe, Auckland
EVENT CANCELLED
Unity in craft
Date: 01 Apr 2026
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Venue: Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road Extn, Mount Roskill, Auckland
CultureFest
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Mt Roskill War Memorial Park, 13 May Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland
Pasifika Day - Waiheke Island
Date: 29 Mar 2026
Time: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Venue: Surfdale Hall, 6 Hamilton Road, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
A Cultural Journey of Indonesia in Aotearoa
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Door open at 3.45pm
Venue: Bruce Ritchie Performing Arts Centre, Massey High School, 274 Don Buck Road, Massey, Auckland
Capoeira for Kids
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 12:30 pm-1:30 pm
Venue: Avondale Library, 93 Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland
Distance Street Photography
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Venue: Botany Library, Botany Town Centre, Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki, Auckland
Iran: History, Calendar & Nowruz Traditions
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: East Coast Bays Library, 8 Bute Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
Rhythm of Sri Lanka
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Mount Albert War Memorial Hall, 773 New North Road, Mount Albert, Auckland
Rhythms of the World
Date: 28 Mar 2026
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Venue: Onehunga Community Centre, 83-85 Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland