Information about Auckland Festivals
Auckland's events calendar is packed with exciting festivals, competitions and celebrations. The city's residents welcome visitors to participate in all of the city's events and enjoy the electric atmosphere created at the city's biggest celebrations.Here are some of Auckland's most notable events:
- Auckland's Big Day Out, the city's biggest music festival, held every year in January at the Ericsson Stadium.
- Pasifika Festiva has a traditional focus with arts, crafts and culture of the region represented. It is held annually at the Western Springs Stadium at the end of March.
- Hero Festival is a two-week celebration of gay and lesbian culture, held annually during February. It is designed to raise gay awareness in the region.
- New Zealand Fashion Week is a four-day festival that takes place every October. Talented local designers use the festival to show their winter collections on the runways and to impress potential buyers.
- Auckland Anniversary Regatta is a one-day event held in January. If you attend this event, you will be able to witness the impressive sight of up to 1,000 boats on the harbour involved in a series of races.
- The Auckland Marathon, another popular event attracting more than 9,000 runners. The event normally occurs in late October or early November.
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