# Festivals in Waitakere | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Waitakere. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Waitakere

- **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
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  - **Date**: Wed Dec 30 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Jan 02 2027 at 01:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/aum-new-years-festival-2026/200029875297936
  - **Venue**: AUM New Years Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, entertainment, performances, workshops, health-wellness, trips-adventures, parties, camping, music-festivals
- **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
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/morepork-oktoberfest-2026/200029837558812
  - **Venue**: Kumeu Showgrounds
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, trips-adventures, camping
- **Event Name**: Waitakere Kindy Country Fair 2026
  - **Description**: Waitākere Kindergarten Fair – Saturday 10th of October
Our much-loved Waitākere Kindy Fair is back this October, bringing together whānau, friends, and neighbours for a joyful day of connection, celebration, and community spirit.
Packed with fun activitie
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/waitakere-kindy-country-fair-2026/200029567663026
  - **Venue**: 12 Township Road, Waitākere, Auckland, New Zealand 0614
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **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 >
Just a bit of fun before xmas #pihafilmfestival #piff

Further info: http://piff.nz
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 12:22 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/piha-film-festival/200028314170534
  - **Venue**: Piha Surf Life Saving Club
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## Trending Events in Waitakere

- **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**: Five in Henderson-Massey
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Five Live at The Trusts Arena on Monday, May 25, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Five is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Keep On Movin', If Ya Gettin' Down and
  - **Venue**: The Trusts Arena
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- **Event Name**: MAYHEM CHALLENGER | AUCKLAND
  - **Description**: MAYHEM HAS LANDED

A brand new audio and visual show tours across Auckland and Christchurch: Mayhem Challenger 😈

Every year Mayhem gets bigger. Expect out of this world production with the largest Mayhem show ever.

🎟 TICKETS: Presale goes on live on 11/
  - **Venue**: The Trusts Arena
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- **Event Name**: Black Sun Empire in Henderson-Massey
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Black Sun Empire is Live at The Trusts Arena on Saturday, May 30, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Black Sun Empire is hitting The Trusts Arena on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and with
  - **Venue**: The Trusts Arena
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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**: Tantrum Desire in Henderson-Massey
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Tantrum Desire LIVE at The Trusts Arena on Saturday, May 30, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Tantrum Desire is coming to The Trusts Arena on Saturday, May 30, 20
  - **Venue**: The Trusts Arena
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- **Event Name**: Huapai Food Truck Night
  - **Description**: 🌿 Huapai Food Truck Night

📍 Huapai Domain
📅 Thursday 21 May
⏰ 5:00pm – 8:00pm
🎟 Open to the public – Free entry

Huapai… we’re rolling in 👀

Join us at Huapai Domain for an easy evening of street food, good energy and a lineup of food trucks serving up t
  - **Venue**: Huapai Domain
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- **Event Name**: The Renegades (Acoustic) live at the Huapai Tavern
  - **Description**: A popular 4 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!
  - **Venue**: Huapai Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Matua Ngaru School Quiz Night
  - **Description**: 🧠✨ QUIZ NIGHT IS COMING! ✨🧠

Get your teams ready, Matua Ngaru whānau — it’s time to put your knowledge to the test!

📅 Friday 12 June
⏰ 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Gather your crew, plan your theme, and compete for prizes (including best themed table 👀).

💥 $300 p
  - **Venue**: 47 Gilbransen Road, Huapai, New Zealand 0891
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** AUM New Year's Festival 2026 (Wed Dec 30 2026 at 12:00 am at AUM New Years Festival), Morepork Oktoberfest 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 am at Kumeu Showgrounds), Waitakere Kindy Country Fair 2026 (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 12:00 am at 12 Township Road, Waitākere, Auckland, New Zealand 0614), Piha Film Festival (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 08:00 am at Piha Surf Life Saving Club).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Waitakere include AUM New Years Festival, Kumeu Showgrounds, 12 Township Road, Waitākere, Auckland, New Zealand 0614.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Waitakere include AUM New Years Festival, Morepork Oktoberfest, Waitakere Kindy Country Fair.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Waitakere.

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