City Encounters City Encounters
Aotearoa

City Encounters

  • Free
  • live performances
  • festival garden
  • Whānau Friendly
  • VISUAL ARTS

Live music, hangout spaces, artist talks, family gatherings and art exhibitions are all part of the Festival’s city centre takeover for 18 days in March 2025. From the time you get off the train or bus, or exit the carpark, until you are ready to head home after a great day out, we have a season of specially curated entertainment and activations on street corners and in public spaces. It’s all within walking distance and is FREE*, family friendly and fun for all.

The full City Encounters lineup will be announced early 2025.

*Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey is a ticketed event.

Free event

Dates

6 March — 23 March 2025

Festival Garden Music Stage sponsored by

Cart

You will be taken directly to Ticketmaster’s site for payment processing

Shortlist