30 MAY, 2026 | 7.30AM
Morning People is turning TEN and to celebrate, they’re taking over the majestic Auckland Town Hall for an early morning New...
It’s time to turn up the volume and celebrate our local sounds! This New Zealand Music Month, the city centre is the place to be, with an exciting lineup of live music, pop-up performances and FREE public experiences!
From silent discos to intimate acoustic sets inside a 10‑foot shipping container, morning raves, and a vibrant live‑gig photography showcase, there’s something to spark every kind of music lover. It’s the perfect moment to dive into the rhythm of Aotearoa’s music scene and feel its energy up close.
NZ Music Month is proudly supported by Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.
Highlights
5 - 27 MAY | Te Komititanga & Karanga Plaza | Free
FromThePit transforms Karanga Plaza and Te Komititanga into an open-air gallery, presenting striking
live music photography from across NZ and celebrating the connection between artists and audiences.
30 MAY, 2026 | 6.30 - 9.50PM
Ka Mua Ka Muri is a web series of music performances and interviews with Auckland musicians and songwriters working mostly in...
31 MAY, 2026
Aotearoa’s most beloved hip-hop groups, Home Brew performs their legendary EP Last Week live in full, as well as songs from...
Discover the full 2026 NZ Music Month Programme, here.
Live music & good vibes
Live at Lula's comes to life every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with bands and DJ's taking the stage til late
New places to try
Chimney & More on Daldy Street brings a classic European street dessert to New Zealand, keeping its tradition but adding a...
Perched 15 levels above the city, Aka is Australasia’s largest outdoor rooftop dining space,
combining panoramic 260-degree...
Lumi cafe is a care‑driven space that serves thoughtfully prepared meals, precision‑crafted coffee, and premium drinks...
Malatang on High Street brings the bold, addictive flavours of Sichuan street food to the heart of the city.
Good tapas, great cocktails, and a room full of good people.
Eighty Fed is an inner‑city space that delivers the kind of fast café experience people working or staying in the CBD need.
The team at Cracker Bay invite you to experience the best of New Zealand food and wine in an unparalleled location, Bravo at...
Premium European-inspired sandwich deli specialising in artisan sandwiches made with house-baked breads, high-quality...
Serving fresh coffee and award-winning gelato around the Civic Building.
Your sweet playground, Yogo Bay serves up premium frozen yoghurt, soft-serve ice creams and pure açai from Brazil with a wide...
An ideal spot for a quick pick‑me‑up or a relaxed unwind, Mermaid Sushi Cafe serves indulgent Inari sushi, Sushi Tacos, and...
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:
28 April 2026