Auckland Heritage Festival is an annual city-wide event celebrating the city’s diverse heritage. Held over the October school holidays - it’s a great chance to explore exhibitions, walks, talks and tours — through to concerts and market days. There are events to suit everyone.
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Heritage Tour & High Tea at Pah Homestead
Six Dates Available:
Saturday 28 September, 10am-1pm
Sunday 29 Septembger, 10am-1pm
Saturday 5 & 12 October, 10am-1pm
Sunday 6 & 13 October, 10am-1pm
Tickets: $49
Join us for a tour of the heritage building, Pah Homestead with Trish Northey, followed by a heritage-themed high tea. Maximum of 18 guests.
Homestead Journey: From Nathan to Pah
A Culinary Exploration by Hill House Cafe
Thursday 3 October, 6-9pm
Price: $99
Embark on a gastronomic journey through time and delve into the rich history and flavours that trace the path from the Nathan Homestead to the Pah Homestead, two iconic landmarks steeped in heritage.
Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes
Sunday 29 September, 6pm
Tickets: $35 / $25 (concession)
Chris Priestley & The Unsung Heroes presents a unique and entertaining evening filled with the stories of New Zealand’s settler past in finely crafted theatre, music and song.
Love and War with Jessie Cassin & Robin Kelly
Saturday 6 October, 6pm
Tickets: $35 / $25 (concession)
Cabaret singer Jessie Cassin and award-winning musical director Robin Kelly present "Love and War," a curated collection of both lesser-known and beloved pieces from the Great American Songbook, spanning the interwar period of 1918-1939.
Music at Midday - Heritage Festival Edition
Saturday 5 & 12 October, 12-1pm
FREE Event
Mark Laurent is a professional musician, writer, and lifelong Aucklander. He and musician/partner Brenda Liddiard present a spell-binding program of songs, poetry and stories of a boy growing up in the big city in the 1960s-70s.
Artist Workshop for Kids: Heritage Etchings
Sunday 6 October, 2-4pm
FREE Event
Kids are invited to get hands-on with the history of Pah Homestead in this creative class. We look at the textured heritage features of the building such as fireplaces and grills. From our 2D etchings, we will create a 3D sculpture.
Vintage Market
Saturday 12 October, 10am-2:30pm
FREE Entry
Join us for a celebration of crafts and creations from yester-year with our Vintage Market. This is a great opportunity to support local and pick up some handmade goods from another time.
Auckland Heritage Festival 2024 runs from 28 September - 13 October. The festival brings together 160 free or low-cost events throughout Auckland.
See heritagefestival.co.nz from late August for a full list of events and details. Booklets are available from your local library and selected cafes.
Follow @aklheritage for festival updates.