# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FIRST THURSDAYS RETURNS
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ??’?? ????. ??’?? ????. ??’?? ????.⁠
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First Thursdays is officially taking over Karangahape Road again on Thursday 6 August!⁠
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The street is coming alive with music, late-night shopping, street activations, and brand-new artist residencies taking over empty shopfronts. Plus, we’re going deep underground for an exclusive, one-night-only Vogue Ball presented by The Kiki House of IMAN inside the new Karanga-a-Hape Station before it opens to the public.⁠
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Mark your calendars, round up the crew, and get ready to hit the strip.⁠
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More details to come…⁠
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⚡️ THURSDAY 6 AUGUST 2026 ⚡️
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First Thursdays on K Road
Free | Across Karangahape Road ⁠
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K Road Artist Residencies - Gallery Openings
Free | Locations across Karangahape Road⁠
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The Kiki House of IMAN Presents: THE KIKI UNDERGROUND BALL⁠
Vogue ball inside Karanga-a-Hape Station 6:30pm - 10:00pm⁠
Limited tickets available online from Monday 27th July 2026 - ticket info coming soon!⁠
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SUPPORTED BY AUCKLAND TRANSPORT, AUCKLAND COUNCIL, AND THE CITY CENTER TARGETED RATE ⁠
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Thank you to Thievery Studio, Artspace Aotearoa and The Kiki House of IMAN.⁠
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#FirstThursdays #KarangahapeRoad
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/first-thursdays-returns/200030459611719
- **Event Categories**: Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 121

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Karanghape Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1010
- **lat**: -36.85784
- **long**: 174.75732
- **full address**: Karanghape Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: FIRST THURSDAYS RETURNS
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/fa6663b095305dc1c4f05daaafa06790c10f0a2aa651f690149e23c25bd9fb11-rimg-w1200-h630-dc080808-gmir?v=1785699827

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FIRST THURSDAYS RETURNS being held?
  - **A:** FIRST THURSDAYS RETURNS takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Karanghape Road, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FIRST THURSDAYS RETURNS?
  - **A:** FIRST THURSDAYS RETURNS is organized by Karangahape Road.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FIRST THURSDAYS RETURNS is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. 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 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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