Get ready for some fun in the sun because your favourite summer hang-out is set to return! Auckland Live Summer in the Square will also play host to food trucks, DJs, and more. So, gather your friends and whānau for a scorching good time, as Aotea Square is the place to be!
Scroll down to discover our top picks!
Poetry Takeover
12 FEB | 5 - 8PM | Free
Step into a vibrant world of words, movement, and sound as Tāmaki Makaurau’s poetry communities gather for a multi‑sensory celebration hosted by MC Renee Liang. Experience a dynamic mix of slam, Pasifika, te reo Māori, migrant, experimental, and youth voices, then dive into spontaneous poem‑making, poetry karaoke, and hands‑on creative activities. A lively festival for anyone who loves stories and rhythm.
Drum Struck
15 FEB | 12 - 4 PM | Free
Feel the energy as the Anuanua Dance Troupe brings Cook Islands log drums and high‑impact dance to the stage, followed by the powerful rhythms of Haere Mai Taiko. Keep the vibe going with Steel’n Beats’ fusion of steelpan, Calypso, Latin, African grooves, and pop, before Samba Passion turns the square into a carnival with Brazilian dancers, drummers, and Capoeira performers.
Circus Party
22 FEB | 10AM - 3PM | Free
Enjoy a day packed with joy and be part of the fun with hands-on workshops with Circability, where you can learn tricks with props like juggling balls, clubs and rings, hula hoops, and more! This is your chance to play big and laugh loud.
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Rails, ramps & raw adrenaline
$2.50 per hour to a max of $12.50 on weekends and a $12.50 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.