CultureFest

Kia Ora. Hello. Talofa. 你好. Namaste. 哈囉. Mālō e lelei. 여보세요. Bonjour. ਸਤ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ. Hallo. नमस्कार. Kamusta. Բարեւ Ձեզ. Hola. হ্যালো. Bongu. স্লামালিকুম. Ahoj. ሰላም.

Experience the world with performance, food, sport, art and culture.

Come and experience the true vibrancy of Tāmaki with more cultures celebrated at one place than any other Festival in NZ!

What to expect on the day:
- Over 60 stalls selling mouth-watering cuisine from all over the world.
- Sing and dance along to live music on the Music Stage.
- Up close experiences at our cultural zones - Te Pā Harakeke, Thai Culture, Egyptian - where it all began, and Journey to the East.
- Listen, learn and join the conversation inside the Pā nui – a fun space for sharing and tūhoto (connecting).
- Be part of the show – join into an interactive performance on the Culture Pad.
- Sit and watch the cultural showcase of traditional dances and performance at the Dance Stage.
- Watch your kids laugh, smile and be entertained at one of the kids zones.
- Cheer for your favourite team in the CultureFest Football Tournament.
- Speak another language –say hello to a stall holder in their language or join a te Reo Māori lesson.
- Feel a sense of pride for your culture – wear your cultural attire and enter the festivals Best Dressed competition.
- Gather information or collect arts and crafts at the marketplace.