# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - TAKAPUNA BEACH (FREE OUTDOOR)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 14th Annual National Tour — TAKAPUNA BEACH RESERVE (FREE)

? Takapuna Beach Reserve (33 The Strand, Takapuna)
?️ **DATE CHANGE MON 16 March 2026, 7:50pm

For the 14th year running, the Aotearoa Surf Film Festival is rolling into towns across the motu — bringing with it a healthy dose of salt-water cinema, surf culture, and storytelling stoke.

Join us for a curated night of world-class surf films, featuring standout stories from Aotearoa and across the globe. From local lineups to far-flung coastlines, this year’s programme celebrates the art of wave-riding in all its forms.

Giveaways
Thanks to our generous sponsors, there’ll be audience giveaways on the night.
Everyone who grabs a FREE ticket online at www.asff.co.nz goes in the draw to win a Verdure surfboard valued at $2,000. Huge thanks to Verdure for the support.

Event Schedule
? Food Trucks on site from 6:30pm - Trucks include: Ice Cream Social, Smashed Potatoes, Ollies, Raha Expresso & Riceburger Bond.
? Live music from Marmalade 6:45pm
? Films start: 7:50pm or on dark

Film: Against Gravity:
Born in the water, shaped by the ocean: Pro Surfer Leon Glatzer shares how the sea shaped his life. Full of ups and downs, his story is all about the search for freedom.

Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksvwajpCC1U&t=34s

Tickets & Merch

? Free, you must sign up online
? ASFF Tour T-Shirt: $60

Our Partners
ASFF wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our partners: Creative Communities Scheme

Tour Partners:
Red Bull · Patagonia · YETI · Sawmill Brewery · Sol & Sea · Verdure · Good Surf Now · Pals · Surf Shell · Sticky Johnson · Creative Communities

Bonus thanks to 'I Love Takapuna' for the promo support
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/aotearoa-surf-film-festival-2026-takapuna-beach-free-outdoor/200029678805124
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, festivals, workshops, food-drinks, art, trips-adventures, food-truck-festivals, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1565

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Takapuna Beach, Auckland
- **lat**: -36.850410287429
- **long**: 174.76645770227
- **full address**: Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - TAKAPUNA BEACH (FREE OUTDOOR) being held?
  - **A:** Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - TAKAPUNA BEACH (FREE OUTDOOR) takes place on Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Mon, 16 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Takapuna Beach, Auckland, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - TAKAPUNA BEACH (FREE OUTDOOR)?
  - **A:** Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - TAKAPUNA BEACH (FREE OUTDOOR) is organized by Aotearoa Surf Film Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Aotearoa Surf Film Festival 2026 - TAKAPUNA BEACH (FREE OUTDOOR) is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,500+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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