# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matariki Open Mic & Community Meal
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Gribblehirst Hub and Holding Space Aotearoa present a Matariki Open Mic Night. Come together and connect with our community over live music, poetry, and performance. 
 
Bring an ingredient to add to our vegetarian Friendship Soup or some kai to share, and enjoy a wholesome meal together. All welcome.

17:30 Doors open
18:00 Welcome and Housekeeping
18:20 Open mic/puoro
19:00 Karakia mo te kai and shared meal
19:20 Open mic/puoro
21:00 Closing karakia

Performers, please email holdingspaceaotearoa@gmail.com to book.

Proudly supported and funded by Albert-Eden Local Board
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/matariki-open-mic-and-community-meal/200030167929401
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, performances, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 98

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand 1025
- **lat**: -36.88001
- **long**: 174.73814
- **full address**: 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand 1025, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matariki Open Mic & Community Meal being held?
  - **A:** Matariki Open Mic & Community Meal takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham, Auckland, New Zealand 1025, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matariki Open Mic & Community Meal?
  - **A:** Matariki Open Mic & Community Meal is organized by Gribblehirst Community Hub.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matariki Open Mic & Community Meal is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. 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 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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