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Proud Centres Community Programming Workshop
08 Oct 2025  to 20 Oct 2025
Festival Public Program Workshops

Proud Centres Community Programming Workshop

Come along to FREE workshops with Auckland Pride & Auckland Council to find out how you can access š—™š—„š—˜š—˜ š˜ƒš—²š—»š˜‚š—²š˜€ and additional local board funding to support your events in the 2026 Auckland Pride Festival. No registration required!

Venue:  4 Different Libraries & Community Centres Across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
Region:  Auckland  / 
Matakana Book Festival
18 Oct 2025  to 18 Oct 2025
Festival Literature Public Program

Matakana Book Festival

Come along to the inaugural Matakana Book Festival - a chance to meet local authors in the beautiful village of Matakana

Venue:  Matakana Cinema
Region:  Auckland  / 
04 Oct 2025  to 27 Oct 2025
Art Cultural Exhibition Public Art Public Program

Currents (2025)

Currents, a selection of photography, painting, sculpture, and glass exploring the visible and invisible forces that shape our lives and environments.

Venue:  Milford Galleries
Region:  Dunedin  /  National  /  Online  /  Otago  / 
04 Oct 2025  to 27 Oct 2025
Art Craft Exhibition Public Art Public Program

John Parker: Five Parameters (2025)

John Parker is undoubtedly one of New Zealand's most celebrated ceramicists, pushing the boundaries of ceramic art for over 50 years.

Venue:  Milford Galleries
Region:  Dunedin  /  National  /  Online  /  Otago  / 
18 Oct 2025  to 10 Nov 2025
Art Cultural Exhibition Public Art Public Program

Neil Frazer: All at Sea (2025)

Neil Frazer’s paintings are an immersive experience, capturing the raw power and sublime grandeur where sea, sky, and the rugged coastline of the upper South Island converge.

Venue:  Milford Galleries
Region:  National  /  Online  /  Otago  /  Southland  / 
18 Oct 2025  to 18 Oct 2025
Public Program

National Library 60th Birthday Open Home

Your National Library Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa is turning 60! We’re opening our doors in Wellington and invite you to drop in to celebrate with us. Come along to view our collections up close, take part in activities and join guided tours of He Tohu and our collection stores.

Venue:  National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa
Region:  Wellington  / 
19 Oct 2025  to 19 Oct 2025
Dance Public Program

Pillars & Links

The world’s leading gin company, Four Pillars Gin has today announced that they will be partnering with three Aotearoa-born venues to deliver ā€˜Pillars & Links’ – a classic sausage sizzle inspired activation, with all proceeds going towards the respective charity for each event.

Venue:  Woof!, Ōtepoti Dunedin
Region:  Dunedin  / 
25 Oct 2025  to 27 Oct 2025
Art Exhibition Festival Public Program

ARTS in the VILLE

Helensville's ARTS in the VILLE is an annual arts festival and art trail held over Labour Weekend which celebrates local artists

Venue:  Helensville, Auckland
Region:  Auckland  / 
26 Oct 2025  to 26 Oct 2025
Public Program

Pillars & Links

The world’s leading gin company, Four Pillars Gin has today announced that they will be partnering with three Aotearoa-born venues to deliver ā€˜Pillars & Links’ – a classic sausage sizzle inspired activation, with all proceeds going towards the respective charity for each event.

Venue:  The Civic
Region:  Auckland  / 
15 Nov 2025  to 16 Nov 2025
Art Public Program

Community Quilts for Charity

Inspired by Pop art we’re inviting you to come and contribute to making community quilts to donate to a charitable organisation.

Venue:  Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Region:  Auckland  /