# Festivals in Waitakere 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Waitakere 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **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.

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## Festivals Events in Waitakere

- **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
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/krishna-mela-2026-sunday-30th-august/200030203565322
  - **Venue**: 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeu, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: bhajan-jamming, festivals, meetups, food-truck-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**: Sri Krishna Janmastami | Sat 5th September 2026
  - **Description**: Join us in celebrating Sri Krishna Janmastami at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple (ISKCON Auckland) with Special Guest: H.H Devamrita Swami on Saturday 5th September 2026 starting with a special candlelit Maha Mangal Arati. This festival commemorates Lord K
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 04:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/sri-krishna-janmastami-sat-5th-september-2026/200030133578301
  - **Venue**: 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway , Kumeu, New Zealand 0892
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  - **Categories**: festivals, nonprofit, bhajan-jamming
- **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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    - Count: 189
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 01:00 pm (+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**: 2026 Ultra4 NZ Black Sand Brawl - Unlimited Offroad Racing
  - **Description**: SPECTATORS WELCOME
Adults: $20
Kids under 12: Free

- Gates open 8:15am Saturday, 19 September
- Cash or bank transfer available at the entry gate
- Food and coffee available on-site (you can also bring your own food and drink in)
- No dogs/pets (service
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:15 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/2026-ultra4-nz-black-sand-brawl-unlimited-offroad-racing/200030458391357
  - **Venue**: Auckland Off Road Adventure Woodhill
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  - **Categories**: sports, kids, dog
- **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 10:00 am – Sat Jan 02 2027 at 11:00 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**: new-year, festivals, art, entertainment, performances, workshops, health-wellness, trips-adventures, parties, camping, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Sri Balaram Jayanti | Fri 28th August 2026
  - **Description**: Sri Balaram Jayanti is the celebration of Lord Balarama's Appearance on the full moon day (Purnima) of the month of Shravan (July–August). His form is beautifully fair like a white lotus, holding a plough (hala) and a club (musal), symbolizing His strengt
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/sri-balaram-jayanti-fri-28th-august-2026/200030117480102
  - **Venue**: 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway , Kumeu, New Zealand 0892
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- **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 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**: ZukFest NZ 2026
  - **Description**: ZukFest NZ 2026 is coming!

A full day dedicated to all things Suzuki offroad - from stock trucks to wild builds, old school legends to modern rigs, and everything in between.

Whether you drive a Suzuki, used to own one, want one, or just love the commun
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 149
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 05:30 pm (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waitakere/zukfest-nz-2026/200030246933308
  - **Venue**: Auckland Off Road Adventure Woodhill
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Annual Inter-Club Football Match (Placeholder Event)
  - **Description**: This year marks the 31st anniversary of the annual football game between Club Garibaldi (Wellington) and Club Italia  (Nelson). 

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Aldo Cuccurullo Memorial Trophy

Each year Club Garibaldi (Wellington) and Club Italia (Nelson) interact through a socce
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 01:00 pm (+13:00)
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  - **Venue**: Nelson , New-Zealand
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  - **Categories**: Sports

## Trending Events in Waitakere

- **Event Name**: 2026 Rage Against Riverhead 8,12 or 24hr Relay or Solo Trail Run
  - **Description**: Get a team together for our party in Riverhead Forest where teams of 2-6 people or solo peeps do 8,12 or 24 hours running/walking as many laps of a cool 5km trail loop in Riverhead Forest as they can, in the chosen time frame. You'll just keep running or
  - **Venue**: Riverhead Forest
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- **Event Name**: DNB ALLSTARS | Auckland
  - **Description**: DNB ALLSTARS RETURNS TO NZ 


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


TICKETS ON SALE NOW → www.dnballstars.au 


LINE UP 


KANINE
CAMO & KROOKED
BORN ON ROAD
A-Z
CROSSY
  - **Venue**: The Trusts Arena
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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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- **Event Name**: Friday Night Vibes Market 21 August
  - **Description**: West Auckland, your Friday night plans are sorted.

Join us at Friday Night Vibes on Friday 21 August for an evening of incredible street food, local shopping, live entertainment and a welcoming community atmosphere at The Trusts Arena.

Come hungry and e
  - **Venue**: The Trusts Arena
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- **Event Name**: Stan Walker | A Symphonic Experience
  - **Description**: Tickets for this show have now sold out! 
Sign up to the waitlist for future show announcements.
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For the first time in over six years, Stan Walker returns to the headline stage
  - **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**: Annual Fashion Sale with Dress for Success
  - **Description**: Refresh your wardrobe while making a difference.

Join us for the Annual Designer & High-End Fashion Sale at Country Club Huapai, where every purchase helps support the incredible work of Dress for Success.

Browse a curated collection of new and pre-
  - **Venue**: 23 Vintry Drive, Huapai, New Zealand 0810
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- **Event Name**: The Likely Lads
  - **Description**: Topline Entertainment and The Huapai tavern present  “The Likely Lads”

A professional acoustic duo that performs Classic  top 40 rock songs plus songs from other musical genres.

Members of “The Likely Lads" have performed throughout NZ, Australia, and
  - **Venue**: 301 State Highway 16, Auckland, New Zealand 0810
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- **Event Name**: Sri Krishna Janmastami | Sat 5th September 2026
  - **Description**: Join us in celebrating Sri Krishna Janmastami at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple (ISKCON Auckland) with Special Guest: H.H Devamrita Swami on Saturday 5th September 2026 starting with a special candlelit Maha Mangal Arati. This festival commemorates Lord K
  - **Venue**: 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway , Kumeu, New Zealand 0892
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Krishna Mela 2026 | Sunday 30th August (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am at 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeu, New Zealand), Morepork Oktoberfest 2026 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 02:00 am at Kumeu Showgrounds), Sri Krishna Janmastami | Sat 5th September 2026 (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 04:30 am at 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway , Kumeu, New Zealand 0892), Waitakere Kindy Country Fair 2026 (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 10:00 am at 12 Township Road, Waitākere, Auckland, New Zealand 0614), 2026 Ultra4 NZ Black Sand Brawl - Unlimited Offroad Racing (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 08:15 am at Auckland Off Road Adventure Woodhill).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Waitakere in August 2026?
  - **A:** Krishna Mela 2026 | Sunday 30th August (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 11:00 am at 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeu, New Zealand), Sri Balaram Jayanti | Fri 28th August 2026 (Fri Aug 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway , Kumeu, New Zealand 0892).
- **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 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway, Kumeu, New Zealand, Kumeu Showgrounds, 1229 Coatesville Riverhead Highway , Kumeu, New Zealand 0892.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Waitakere?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Waitakere include Hare Krishna Auckland, 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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