We’re back with a great roundup of events in the city. The weather might be getting worse, but there’s plenty of reason to get out and explore. Here’s what’s on this April in Auckland!
The Easter Show
3-6 April
Auckland Showgrounds
Auckland’s much-loved Easter Show is back from April 3–6, bringing four days of classic family fun to kick off the school holidays. With roots dating back to 1843, it’s a long-standing tradition packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, sideshows and plenty to explore.
Expect everything from Farmworld and roaming farm animals to sheep dog trials and the return of the popular art show at the Logan Campbell Centre. The carnival is bigger than ever too, with Mahons Amusements rolling in crowd favourites like the Ferris wheel, Hurricane and Scream Machine, plus a new ride, Electric Speedway! Get your tickets!
Dreamer Light Festival
Starting 3 April
New Zealand International Convention Centre
Dreamer is a brand-new indoor light festival lighting up Auckland from April 3 at the New Zealand International Convention Centre.
Set inside the vast Ariki Hall, the experience transforms the space into an interactive world of colour, movement and light, with glowing pathways and large-scale installations designed to spark curiosity and imagination. It’s fully weatherproof and perfectly timed for the school holidays, making it an easy, family-friendly day out in the city. It’s all about slowing down, exploring and getting lost in something a little magical.
Italian Long Lunch
Saturdays & Sundays
Non Solo Pizza
Long, lazy lunches are back on the menu at Non Solo Pizza. Running every Saturday and Sunday from midday, this Italian-style long lunch is all about slowing down and sharing good food with great company. Designed for groups of four or more, the $55 set menu includes a generous three-course spread, from antipasti like burrata and beef carpaccio to shared mains of roasted fish and beef tenderloin, finishing with a light, berry-topped meringue. Add a spritz or prosecco, and you’ve got the perfect excuse to settle in and let the afternoon roll on. Book here.
Viva La Diva
25 April
Beast and Butterflies
Enjoy an extensive buffet selection available throughout this unforgettable evening, paired with unlimited drinks to keep the celebration flowing. Savour, sip, and return for more — all night long. Secure your seat here.
ANZAC Vector Lights
20-25 April
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Vector Lights is honouring the courageous military personnel of Aotearoa New Zealand, past and present, with a dynamic light and sound show on the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The dynamic light and sound show will play from Monday 20 April to Saturday 25 April, from 6pm until midnight, every 15 minutes. A special showing will occur at dawn on Anzac Day (25 April).
Gather with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from one of the many viewing spots around Tāmaki Makaurau. Some of your favourites include Little Shoal Bay, Hobson Wharf and Westhaven Marina. Head to vector.co.nz/lights to listen live and to watch the livestream recording.
High Tea at Esther
Forget traditional finger sandwiches, this is afternoon tea the Sean Connolly way, with Mediterranean-inspired bites, playful desserts and a roaming trolley of sweet treats. Think fresh loukoumades, a Black Forest twist on the iconic swans and a mozzarella cheesecake that looks almost too good to eat.
Pair it with coffee, a G&T, or go bottomless with Prosecco for a little extra sparkle. Served Saturdays from 12.30 to 2pm, it’s a fun, slightly indulgent way to spend an afternoon. Book here.
Silo Cinema
10 April
Silo Park
The ever-popular Silo Cinema is back, bringing movies to life against the iconic waterfront silos in one of Auckland’s best open-air settings.
It’s a free, family-friendly evening where you can settle in with friends, grab a bite from local food trucks from 5pm, and enjoy live DJ sets before the film begins. The screening kicks off at 8pm on April 10, making it an easy, feel-good night out by the water.
For The K-POP Fans
7-18 April
Multiple locations
K-POP LIVE is bringing a high-energy, all-singing, all-dancing concert tour across New Zealand this April, wrapping up at Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on April 18. Running just over an hour, the show packs in iconic hits from artists like BTS, Blackpink and Stray Kids, alongside classics like Gangnam Style, all delivered with vibrant choreography and live vocals.
The production is led by Korean–New Zealand choreographer Rina Chae, widely recognised for shaping the local K-pop dance scene and working with global stars. Expect polished performances, colourful staging and even a bit of crowd interaction. It’s a fun, accessible way to experience the global K-pop phenomenon live!