4pm — 4:30pm

Main Stage

Whānau-friendly, super-inclusive storytime with K’ Road drag royalty Anita Wigl’it, co-owner of Caluzzi Cabaret and 2x contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race. 

5pm — 5:30pm

Main Stage

Haka pōwhiri from Te Whare Karioi o Ngāti Whātua and waiata from the Auckland Street Choir will accompany kōrero from kaumātua Tuwhakairiora Williams and the Karangahape Road Business Association’s Jamey Holloway.

7pm: Main Stage 

6.30pm: George Courts

6pm: St Kevins Arcade

Moving around the street, En Beat Dance academy with an interactive hip-hop style street dancing exhibition - pop lock and dive and join in the fun to learn some new moves ! 

8:45pm - 9pm

Main Stage

Drag show starring G.A.Y super-divas, Trinity Ice, Medulla Oblongata and Miss Kerry Berry. 

10am — 8pm

Crushes, 225 Karangahape Road

Crushes secret sale: use the password “hush-crush” for 15% off! Open late

10am — Late

Ōtautahi Tattoo, 155 Karangahape Road

A super fun flash day in store, come check out Otautahi's awesome deals and a chance to win wicked prizes!

3pm — 8pm

Block Party Zone

Come have a kōrero with your local MP for Auckland Central, Chlöe Swarbrick, and other Green Party members. Join us in making some Matariki reflections, do some crafts, share your hopes for our city, and check out some Green Party petitions relating to Te Ao Māori.

3pm — 9pm 

Main Stage Area

Come and learn the history and intricacies of weaving from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei expert weavers. 👏 Turn the learning into action by creating your very own special taonga.

3pm — 9pm 

George Courts, 238 Karangahape Road + on the street 

Karangahape Market bring a variety of makers together, both Māori and from Tāmaki Makaurau’s diverse community, with kai, handmade art and jewellery, rongoā gifts, vintage and sustainably made clothing, pick up a Hangi meal from 6pm.

3pm — 9pm

Mainstage area 

Join master carver Natanahira to learn more about Matariki. Draw your own patterns, learn about the Matariki Sisters, and create your own art from Natanahira’s whakairo plates. All ages welcome. 

3pm — 10pm

Mainstage area 

Back to the future >>>

An interactive video installation artwork by Niwa Cording on retro TV screens. A dedicated small memorial/mention of some K' Road whanau that have passed alongside historical moments in the area.

3pm — 10:30pm

Main Stage Area

Remember loved ones and make a wish with your own bedazzled Matariki star. Draw or write your intentions then hang your star in the large wharenui on the street. A fun activity for the whole family.

3pm — 10pm

Lim Chhour Food Court, 184 Karangahape Road

Slow your parade into Lim Chhour Food Court, ​look up, and​ take in the spectacularity​ of the Matariki night sky. 

3pm — 10pm

Lim Chhour Food Court, 184 Karangahape Road

​Peer through the haze to watch stars play. Spot the large glass box in the back left hand corner of Lim Chhour Food Court.

3pm —10pm

Multiple locations

A series of artworks by Kairau Bradley, Haser, Louise Davis and Kirk Lafferty will be viewable at Acho’s, Fort Greene, Northern Line, Open Cafe, Candela, Auckland Pride Office, K J Framing and Red Bar.

Our kaupapa is celebrating the diversity and connection of Karangahape Road communities under the umbrella of Whakamaumaharatanga (remembrance), Tuakiritanga (identity), Atawhaitanga (kindness) and Kotahitanga (unity).

3pm — 10pm 

The Third Eye, 177 Karangahape Road

Join in with Hacky Sack pro @hackysackers outside The Third Eye. All ages welcome to learn. 

3pm — 10pm 

The Third Eye, 177 Karangahape Road

Tarot with chai tea in the backroom with The Goddess Group @veritylarraman. Be guided in by the starry windows.

3pm — 10pm

Sinda Vintage, St Kevins Arcade

Throughout the day show us your skills at Sinda Vintage to be in to win the Poi Competition. 

5.30pm — 7.30pm

George Courts entrance 

How good is your te reo? Take on the Merge Community street champions in our Te Reo Maōri take on Scrabble.

5pm — 10:30pm

Main Stage Area

Joe Sheehan's 2014 'Screenshots' on an LED screen and imagery of Karnagahape Road. Special thanks to photographer, Nigel Gardiner. Artworks are courtesy Tim Melville Gallery.

5:30pm — 7:30pm 

Block Party Zone

Free body painting by Body FX. 

5.30pm — 9.30pm

215 Karangahape Road

G.A.Y nightclub presents a live drag window performance – featuring dancing queens Eclipsa, Nivalia, Kerry Berry and Princess Vivien.

6pm — 7pm

Behind the Main Stage

Take part in Def Store's skate competition and be in to win a car! Yes, a legit car. Best trick wins!

6pm / 7pm /  8pm

MAKE SHOP, La Gonda Arcade, 203 Karangahape Road

Join us at Double Trouble Drawing Club and let us intrigue you with two unexpected and mysterious life drawing setups. Bring your favourite sketching tools and enjoy a relaxed, creative evening with like minded people. Who knows what surprises await?

R18. Tickets $15 on Eventfinda or on the door.

6pm — 7pm

Main Stage Area

Hopscotch your way to win spot prizes! Prizes will be given away from 6 - 7pm , with vouchers to spend at businesses across Karangahape Road.

6pm — 8pm

Roaming Karangahape Road

4 amazing roller skaters cruise the streets of Karanghape road, look out for giveaways and spot prizes from Karangahape Businesses .Questa and Becca also Joey (on the NZ Skate Team with Becca) and Sophie (a skate dancer).

7pm — 9pm

Between Pitt St & Queen St

Multi-dimensional performers Dani VR and Naomi Pitcher will be rocking the block with light toys and fans!

6pm — 12am

Sinda Vintage, St Kevins Arcade 

Free authentic meals reflecting our 2024 theme “Matariki whetū heri kai” meaning “Matariki, the bringer of food”, with traditional Poi Competition, DJ, live art, a Matariki display of stars, handmade starry jewellery, plus colour in a star to take home. 

6pm — Late

258 Karangahape Road

Good old-fashioned NZ hip hop and RnB beats with drinks specials in the heart of K' Road. 

From 5pm

OPEN Coffee, 553 Karangahape Road

Celebrations and manaakitanga on the street.

5pm — 9pm

Outside Samoa House, 283 Karangahape Road

5:00pm   DJ Free Bird (Lucy & The Skylites)

6:30pm   From Outside Showcase (MC's Pat, Ark, Gram and Spew)

7:30pm Rebel Soul Radio (Tito Tafa) 

9:00pm        Close

Until 8:30pm

Hailwood, 516 Karangahape Road

Sounds beautifully styled by the legendary music producer, musician, engineer, beat maker and DJ known as the Submariner. Step inside to sample the $60 sale rack.

5pm: Main Stage

6pm: Merge Cafe, 453 Karangahape Road

A community choir for the homeless, the restless, the marginalised and their many friends and supporters. An open door to anyone looking for companionship, great singalongs, fun gigs and homemade kai.

5pm — 8pm

Flying Nun, 202 Karangahape Road

Vinyl will be spinning and flying out the door at Flying Nun’s exclusive in-store Matariki Evening Sale.

From 6pm

Buana Satu, 229 Karangahape Road

Open in store with a DJ and sausage sizzel outside.

6pm — Late

Red Bar, 55 Pitt Street

Dive into a constellation of vinyl tunes for a stellar open decks Matariki celebration. Under the theme of honouring the musical legends we've lost. With Friday being a public holiday, Neal has given the green light to party till the stars fade. Free to attend!

6pm — Late

258 Karangahape Road

Good old-fashioned NZ hip hop and RnB beats with drinks specials in the heart of K' Road. Free to attend!

8pm — 12am

Whammy Bar, St Kevins Arcade

Featuring Swizl Jager, Dbldbl, AUNTY EL, and Morningsteppa.

9pm-4am

G.A.Y., 262 Karangahape Road

Celebrate with us and end your night on a high with Non Binary Drag hosted by Ms Gendered at midnight. DJ till close at K' Road’s most diverse queer venue. Tickets on the door. 

7am to 2pm (Monday to Friday, throughout June)

Outside Merge Cafe, 453 Karangahape Road

Help keep your Karangahape Road community warm this winter by donating coats, hats and scarves. Hang your donations on the hooks next door to Merge Cafe. 

From 5pm

Oronegro, 283 Karangahape Road

An exhibition of 10 unique tikis with an explanation of the process, and hands-on examples.

At the following locations, viewable all day:

Acho’s, Fort Greene, Northern Line, Open Cafe, Candella Restaurant, Pride Office, K & J Framers, and Red Bar.

A series of artworks by Kairau Bradley,’ Haser’, Louise Davis & Kirk Lafferty will be viewable at different venues along Karangahape Road.

Our kaupapa is celebrating the diversity and connection of Karangahape Road communities under the umbrella of Whakamaumahakatanga (remembrance), Tuakiritanga (identity, Atawhaitanga (kindness) and Kotahitanga (unity).

3pm —8pm

The Hemp Store, 253 Karangahape Road

Get hemped this Matariki! Free tastings of Good Herb terpene drinks, enjoy our Medicating Zone and check out our Matariki themed window display, plus 15% off all hemp wellness products.

3pm — 6pm

Miller's Coffee, 31 Cross Street

Smash a load of chipped crockery for $5. Everyone wins a prize!

5.30pm — 7.30pm

George Courts entrance 

How good is your te reo? Take on the Merge Community street champions in our Te Reo Maōri take on Scrabble.

6pm / 7pm /  8pm

MAKE SHOP, La Gonda Arcade, 203 Karangahape Road

This is no ordinary drawing club! 

Join us at Double Trouble Drawing Club and let us intrigue you with two unexpected and mysterious life drawing setups. Bring your favourite sketching tools and enjoy a relaxed, creative evening with like minded people. Who knows what surprises await?

R18. Tickets $15 on Eventfinda or on the door.

3pm — 9pm 

Main Stage Area

Come and learn the history and intricacies of weaving from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei expert weavers. 👏 Turn the learning into action by creating your very own special taonga.

3pm — 9pm

Mainstage area 

Join Natanahira master carver on learning more about Matariki,draw your own patterns, learn about the matariki Sisters and create your own art from Natanahiras whakairo plates, all ages welcome to get your creativity on while learning about Matariki 

3pm — 10pm

Sinda Vintage, St Kevins Arcade

Throughout the day show us your skills at Sinda Vintage to be in to win the Poi Competition. 

3pm — 9pm 

Bad News, 446 Karangahape Road

Chill in the Bad News living room. 

5.30pm — 9.30pm

Coco’s Cantina Rainbow Crossing

K’ Road’s sensational drag queens will keep you safe and sassy while crossing the strip – featuring G.A.Y showgirls Kerry Berry, Eclipsa, Nivalia and Princess Vivien.

6pm — 7pm

Behind the Main Stage

Take part in Def Store's skate competition and be in to win a car! Yes, a legit car. Best trick wins!

7pm

Pigeon Park

Join Bike Auckland in a cycle along Karangahape Road’s much-loved bike path. Light up your bikes and be bright for Matariki! Meet 6.50pm at Pigeon Park for a 7pm start.

4pm onward

Sweet Axe Throwing, 5 Galatos Street

Unleash your inner lumberjack in this epic glow-in-the-dark experience! This immersive activity brings a new level of thrill as you slice bullseyes under the vibrant glow of fluorescent lights. No experience or booking required.

3pm — 10pm

Main Stage Area

Hopscotch your way to win spot prizes! Prizes will be given away from 6pm — 7pm , with vouchers to spend at businesses across Karangahape Road.

3pm — 10:30pm

Main Stage Area

Remember loved ones and make a wish with your own bedazzled Matariki star. Draw or write your intentions then hang your star in the large wharenui on the street. A fun activity for the whole family.

4pm — 4:30pm

Main Stage

Whānau-friendly, inclusive storytime with K’ Road drag royalty Anita Wigl’it, co-owner of Caluzzi Cabaret and 2x contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race.

3pm — 10pm

Lim Chhour Food Court, 184 Karangahape Road

​Peer through the haze to watch stars play. Spot the large glass box in the back left hand corner of Lim Chhour Food Court.

3pm — 10pm

Lim Chhour Food Court, 184 Karangahape Road

Slow your parade into Lim Chhour Food Court, ​look up, and​ take in the spectacularity​ of the Matariki night sky. 

6pm — 8pm

Roaming Karangahape Road

4 amazing roller skaters cruise the streets of Karanghape road, look out for giveaways and spot prizes from Karangahape Businesses .Questa and Becca also Joey (on the NZ Skate Team with Becca) and Sophie (a skate dancer).

7pm — 9pm

Between Pitt St & Queen St

Multi-dimensional performers Dani VR and Naomi Pitcher will be rocking the block with light toys and fans!

5pm

The playground in Myers Park

This significant artwork will be celebrated by the first public pertormance of the Warmanara walata and the Walora walata, which will trigger an audio and light display.

Waimahara awakens the senses of visitors to the presence of ancient waters still flowing beneath this inner -city valley.

3pm — 10pm

Multiple Locations

This event officially opens at 5pm at the Matariki Hub, 312 K' Road. 

A series of artworks by Kairau Bradley, Haser, Louise Davis and Kirk Lafferty will be viewable at Acho’s, Fort Greene, Northern Line, Open Cafe, Candela, Auckland Pride Office, K J Framing and Red Bar.

Our kaupapa is celebrating the diversity and connection of Karangahape Road communities under the umbrella of Whakamaumaharatanga (remembrance), Tuakiritanga (identity), Atawhaitanga (kindness) and Kotahitanga (unity).

Permanent Installation

Lim Chhour, 184 Karangahape Road

‘KARANGAHAPE’ by Kalee Jackson + Angus Muir will be reinstalled on K’ Road in time for Matariki!

From 5pm

Oronegro, 283 Karangahape Road

An exhibition of 10 unique tikis with an explanation of the process, and hands-on examples.

6pm / 7pm /  8pm

MAKE SHOP, La Gonda Arcade, 203 Karangahape Road

Join us at Double Trouble Drawing Club and let us intrigue you with two unexpected and mysterious life drawing setups. Bring your favourite sketching tools and enjoy a relaxed, creative evening with like minded people. Who knows what surprises await?

R18. Tickets $15 on Eventfinda or on the door.

3pm — 10pm

Lim Chhour Food Court, 184 Karangahape Road

​Peer through the haze to watch stars play. Spot the large glass box in the back left hand corner of Lim Chhour Food Court.

3pm — 10pm

Lim Chhour Food Court, 184 Karangahape Road

Slow your parade into Lim Chhour Food Court, ​look up, and​ take in the spectacularity​ of the Matariki night sky. 

5pm — 10:30pm

Main Stage Area

Joe Sheehan's 2014 'Screenshots' on an LED screen and imagery of Karnagahape Road. Special thanks to photographer, Nigel Gardiner. Artworks are courtesy Tim Melville Gallery.

6pm — 9pm 

Open 25 June - 6 July

The Grey Place, 37 Scanlan Street

Pūmanawa/ Intuitio: Artistic Passport Aotearoa invites intiutively-led approaches to art-making in response to personal niches within Aotearoa lifestyles.

10am — 8pm

Artspace Aotearoa, 292 Karangahape Road

For Te Karanga A Hape Artspace Aotearoa will be open late with our current exhibition, Joie noire  by Jimmy Robert, which is most dynamic at night as it mimics a night club with its lighting and looping 1980s soundtrack.

11am — 5pm

Michael Lett, 3 East Street

An exhibition of new photographic work by Gavin Hipkins.

3pm — 9pm

Pocket Park Stage, top of Pitt St

Write your own poem or whakatauki using our Matariki prompts and add it to the community Matariki Message wall.

6pm — 9pm

Pocket Park Stage, top of Pitt St

Pull up a bean bag and enjoy performances from a line-up of award winning local poets. Listen to words that weave together past, present and Matariki Tiro Whakamua (Looking to the Future). Sign up to the Open Mic to share your Matariki inspired poems...

3pm-10pm

Atelier, 292 Karangahape Road

Happy hour all night with $15 Margaritas and Espresso Martinis, $9 Prosecco, and $10 tap beers. Plus DJ from 9.30pm to 2am. 

3pm —8pm

The Hemp Store, 253 Karangahape Road

Get hemped this Matariki! Free tastings of Good Herb terpene drinks, enjoy our Medicating Zone and check out our Matariki themed window display, plus 15% off all hemp wellness products.

3pm — Late

Lim Chhour Food Court, 184 Karangahape Road

Mulitiple takeaway options in Lim Chhour Food Court. While here, ​look up and​ take in the spectacularity​ of the Matariki night sky. 

3pm — 10pm

Outside Geroge Courts

Quality, beautiful candyfloss, snow cones and slushies!

3pm — 10pm

Carmen Jones, 382 Karangahape Road

Carmen’s famous red lentil & onion soup delivered on an authentic hanging Turkish tea tray to everyone who orders kai. Non-alcoholic.

3pm — 10pm

Coco's Cantina, 374 Karangahape Road

Matariki Margaritas $15 all night, happy hour from 3pm, and $15 Roast Porchetta sandwiches, takeaway or eat in!

5:30 — 9:30pm

Satya, 271 Karangahape Road

Like previous years, Satya will do kebabs and fun times.

5pm — 8pm

Yeah Bowl, 501 Karangahape Road

Free miso soup and in-store specials with every purchase.

5pm onward

Apero, 280 Karangahape Road

Riwaka Truffle & Comté Toastie with a Glass of Laurent Perrier for $45 all night!

6pm pick up from George Courts Foyer, 238 Karangahape Rd

Pre-order you Hangi meal now and collect from the George Court Foyer at 6pm Thursday 27 June 6pm to enjoy at Te Karanga a Hape street party in celebration of Matariki. 

5pm — 11pm

Candela, 155 Karangahape Road

Decadent Basque cheesecake to takeaway for only $12.

From 6pm

Buana Satu, 229 Karangahape Road

Open in store with a DJ and sausage sizzel outside.

6pm — 9pm

Hooked on Chook, 129 Karangahape Road

Buy any smashed burger and get one free. 

6pm — 12am

Sinda Vintage, St Kevins Arcade 

Free authentic meals reflecting our 2024 theme “Matariki whetū heri kai” meaning “Matariki, the bringer of food”. Plus traditional Poi Competition, DJ, live art, a Matariki display of stars, handmade starry jewellery, plus colour in a star to take home.

6pm — Late

Red Bar, 55 Pitt Street

Dive into a constellation of vinyl tunes for a stellar open decks Matariki celebration. Party till the stars fade honouring the musical legends we’ve lost. Free to attend! 

9:30pm — 2am

Atelier, 292 Karangahape Road

Dance after dark with DJs 

Divinori di Sun and Le Stag.

6pm — Late

258 Karangahape Road

Good old-fashioned NZ hip hop and RnB beats with drinks specials in the heart of K' Road. Free to attend!

9pm-4am

G.A.Y., 262 Karangahape Road

End your night on a high with non-binary drag shows hosted by Ms Gendered at midnight and DJs till close at K’ Road’s most diverse queer venue. Tickets on the door.