

# Things To Do in Waitakere | Events & Entertainment

- **Subtitle**: Discover things to do in Waitakere — events and entertainment for every taste, from shows and music to food and nightlife. Find what's on near you.
- **Category**: Entertainment
- **Display Name**: Entertainment events
- **Type**: category

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## Entertainment Events in Waitakere

- **Event Name**: Piha Matariki Community Hangi
  - **Description**: Come close out the 2026 Piha Matariki Festival with a free community hangi, proudly sponsored by the Piha R&amp;R with support from the Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

While this event is totally free, tickets must be secured by Sunday 5 July at https://e
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 77
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 12 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sun Jul 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/piha-matariki-community-hangi/200030265061801
  - **Venue**: Piha Campground
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, art, fine-arts, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Tāmaki Makaurau Dub Club - Winter warm up
  - **Description**: After getting such a great response from the community on the last one we are coming back!

If you came the the last Dub Club at the Piha bowling club you will know what to expect......if not, come get into some bass heavy dub and reggae vibes all night,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 54
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/tāmaki-makaurau-dub-club-winter-warm-up/200030351006333
  - **Venue**: Piha Bowling Club
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, reggae
- **Event Name**: Jake Pancho
  - **Description**: Introducing Jake Pancho 
 
One of The sons in “Father &amp; Sons”, Jake Pancho along with his Father and his Brothers  Don and  Josh, is a highly acclaimed professional musician who has toured for the last 20 years all over NZ, Australia, and South East A
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 19 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Jul 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/jake-pancho/200030127926821
  - **Venue**: 301 State Highway 16, Auckland, New Zealand 0810
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, kids, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: The Renegades live at the Huapai Tavern
  - **Description**: A popular 3 piece acoustic Rock Covers band, playing all your favorites from The Rolling Stones, CCR, Fleetwood Mac, Cold Chisel, Tom Petty and a lot more..
Resident at top Auckland pub garden bars on most Sunday afternoons!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 15
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/the-renegades-live-at-the-huapai-tavern/200030127928241
  - **Venue**: Huapai Tavern
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Banned
  - **Description**: The Huapai Tavern &amp; Topline Entertainment Present The Banned

The Banned—Auckland’s high energy covers band. From indie anthems to classic bangers, they bring the nostalgia, and chaos. 

Playing all the classics and favourites from the  70s, 80s, 90s,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/the-banned/200030031547846
  - **Venue**: 301 State Highway 16, Auckland, New Zealand 0810
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Western Bonanza at Waitakere Gardens
  - **Description**: Saddle up for a free night of live entertainment starring The Golden Grooves Band, good company and plenty of fun! Plus, complimentary dinner and drinks. It's a great opportunity to relax and experience the friendly, community atmosphere Waitākere Gardens
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/western-bonanza-at-waitakere-gardens/200030363273802
  - **Venue**: Waitakere Gardens, 15 Sel Peacock Dr, Henderson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Kerry and Mattie live at the Huapai Tavern
  - **Description**: Kerry has been a semi-professional musician from the age of 14, playing in classic covers bands from the 1970s.

He owned and managed a very successful music shop Go West Music for 20 years, he is currently the manager of Music Works Retail Shop in Westga
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sun Jul 26 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Jul 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/kerry-and-mattie-live-at-the-huapai-tavern/200030127928038
  - **Venue**: Huapai Tavern
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Piha Film Festival
  - **Description**: We are doing a local boutique summer film festival
Be among the first filmmakers to submit your film! 
We would also love to find some great sponsors &gt;
Just a bit of fun before xmas #pihafilmfestival #piff

Further info: http://piff.nz
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 111
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:22 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/piha-film-festival/200028314170534
  - **Venue**: Piha Surf Life Saving Club
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, christmas
- **Event Name**: BINGO
  - **Description**: 🎉✨ BINGO NIGHT ✨🎉

Join us for a great night of fun, friends, and Bingo on Thursday the 16th of July!

RSA Open: 4:00 PM
Kitchen Open: 5:30 PM
Bingo Starts: 7:00 PM

Come down early for a meal and a catch-up before the games begin. 

Whether you're a regu
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/bingo/200030336769432
  - **Venue**: 39 Township Road, Waitakere, Auckland, New Zealand 0816
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- **Event Name**: Kumeu Record Fair @ Kumeu Community Centre Fri 24th July 4pm to 7pm
  - **Description**: Records, CDs and cassettes 
Multiple Vendors with the good stuff.
Blues, Jazz, 1980s, Punk, Dance ,Metal.
Small Towns Rock
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 24 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Jul 24 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/kumeu-record-fair-kumeu-community-centre-fri-24th-july-4pm-to-7pm/200030334025115
  - **Venue**: Kumeu Community Centre
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment

## Trending Events in Waitakere

- **Event Name**: DNB ALLSTARS | Auckland
  - **Description**: DNB ALLSTARS RETURNS TO NZ 


DnB Allstars, the world’s leading drum &amp; bass community, return for two massive shows in New Zealand this October!


TICKETS ON SALE NOW → www.dnballstars.au 


LINE UP 


KANINE
CAMO &amp; KROOKED
BORN ON ROAD
A-Z
CROSSY
  - **Venue**: The Trusts Arena
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- **Event Name**: AUM New Year's Festival 2026
  - **Description**: AUM New Year's Festival 2026

We warmly invite you to a new year's festival for music, art and camping lovers - a new year’s festival adventure.

3 nights of summer fun across 4 themes stages with over 200 music, performing and visual artists. Tickets are
  - **Venue**: AUM New Years Festival
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- **Event Name**: Morepork Oktoberfest 2026
  - **Description**: 🥨 MOREPORK OKTOBERFEST 2026 🍻
🗓️ Saturday 3 October 2026
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds
👉 https://www.moreporkbbq.com/pages/oktoberfest

🥁 Round up your crew. Dust off the lederhosen. This is your full-day festival fix.

Morepork Oktoberfest is thousands of good hum
  - **Venue**: Kumeu Showgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Mum Camp 2026
  - **Description**: Check out the video about the origins of Mum Camp and the focus of 2026 in the event posts.

A weekend of speakers and workshops bringing inspiration and strategies to restore the joy, confidence and connection in our parenting and in ourselves.

What to
  - **Venue**: Houghton's Bush Camp
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- **Event Name**: Waimauku Circus Holiday Program - FULLY BOOKED
  - **Description**: This program is now fully booked, you can still sign up to join the waitlist.

Run away with the circus these school holidays and learn fun, confidence and coordination boosting skills for FREE!

Bring lunch, a drink bottle and comfortable clothing that i
  - **Venue**: Waimauku Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: Piha Matariki Community Hangi
  - **Description**: Come close out the 2026 Piha Matariki Festival with a free community hangi, proudly sponsored by the Piha R&amp;R with support from the Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

While this event is totally free, tickets must be secured by Sunday 5 July at https://e
  - **Venue**: Piha Campground
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- **Event Name**: Taonga Tākaro & Flax Weaving with Conscious Kids
  - **Description**: Conscious Kids is coming out to the Piha Matariki Festival to teach us Taonga Tākaro and flax weaving! Come for a little bit or stay for a long while. 

Join Kōkā T and Māmā Kirā for a hands-on Taonga Tākaro workshop celebrating Matariki through the tradi
  - **Venue**: Piha Domain Motor Camp
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- **Event Name**: Tāmaki Makaurau Dub Club - Winter warm up
  - **Description**: After getting such a great response from the community on the last one we are coming back!

If you came the the last Dub Club at the Piha bowling club you will know what to expect......if not, come get into some bass heavy dub and reggae vibes all night,
  - **Venue**: Piha Bowling Club
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- **Event Name**: Krishna Mela 2026 | Sunday 30th August
  - **Description**: 🎉 KRISHNA MELA - Celebrate with Us! 🎉

Join us for a joyful and vibrant celebration in anticipation of Sri Krishna’s appearance day at our annual Krishna Mela! Gather your family and friends for a day filled with culture, devotion, delicious vegetarian fo
  - **Venue**: 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeu, New Zealand
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Entertainment events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Piha Matariki Community Hangi (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 12:30 pm at Piha Campground), Tāmaki Makaurau Dub Club - Winter warm up (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Piha Bowling Club), Jake Pancho (Sun Jul 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at 301 State Highway 16, Auckland, New Zealand 0810), The Renegades live at the Huapai Tavern (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Huapai Tavern), The Banned (Sun Oct 18 2026 at 03:00 pm at 301 State Highway 16, Auckland, New Zealand 0810).
- **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Waitakere this weekend July 10–12, 2026?
  - **A:** Piha Matariki Community Hangi (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 12:30 pm at Piha Campground).
- **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Waitakere in July 2026?
  - **A:** Piha Matariki Community Hangi (Sun Jul 12 2026 at 12:30 pm at Piha Campground), Tāmaki Makaurau Dub Club - Winter warm up (Fri Jul 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Piha Bowling Club), Jake Pancho (Sun Jul 19 2026 at 03:00 pm at 301 State Highway 16, Auckland, New Zealand 0810), Western Bonanza at Waitakere Gardens (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Waitakere Gardens, 15 Sel Peacock Dr, Henderson, Auckland 0610, New Zealand), Kerry and Mattie live at the Huapai Tavern (Sun Jul 26 2026 at 03:00 pm at Huapai Tavern).
- **Q**: How can I find Entertainment events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Entertainment events in Waitakere on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Entertainment events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Entertainment events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Entertainment events in Waitakere include Piha Campground, Piha Bowling Club, 301 State Highway 16, Auckland, New Zealand 0810.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Entertainment events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Entertainment events in Waitakere include Piha Matariki Festival, Huapai Tavern, Metlifecare Retirement Villages.
- **Q**: Are there any online Entertainment events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Entertainment events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Entertainment events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Follow the Entertainment category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Entertainment events are listed in Waitakere.

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