Markets, music and fireworks
Your West Auckland week, 15 to 21 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Stan Walker | A Symphonic Experience
This is a music concert with an orchestra, marking Stan Walker's return to the headline stage.
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The Trusts 39th Art Awards Exhibition
This is an exhibition showcasing the finalists and winners of a local art awards competition.
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Community Connect - Wellbeing Festival & Market!
A community wellbeing festival and farmers market with food, drinks and health activities.
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"Beyond Worlds" UniBand End of Semester Concert (Semester 2 2026)
A live music concert featuring the university band's end of semester performance.
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Pre-Loved Toy Market
This is a market for buying and selling pre-owned toys and children's books.
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BNZ Kāhu vs Whai
This is a sports match where the BNZ Kāhu women's basketball team plays against Tauranga.
From $15
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Mt Albert War Memorial Hall, 11am to 1pm. This is a festival for seniors featuring music, dance and cultural performances.
Marathon for Mental Health x Y.CO x WaveWellness | 5km Community Run
Silo Superyacht Marina, 4.30pm to 6pm. This is a community fun run supporting mental health charities. Free.
Te Pou Theatre, 7pm to 9.30pm. This is a theatrical production about a Pacific island wedding with unexpected turns. $38.
Friday, 16 October 2026
Kumeu Showgrounds, 4.30pm to 9.30pm. This is a large public fireworks display, held annually to support a local school. $15.
The Trusts Arena, 4pm to 9pm. This is a vibrant Friday night market with food, local shopping and live entertainment. Free.
Udaan Diwali Utsav & Garba Mahotsav 2026 - $10 incl 3-Course Dinner | Mt Roskill
13 May Road, Mount Roskill, Auckland 1041, 5pm to 9pm. This is a Diwali celebration with a traditional dinner, dance and festivities.
COMMON WEALTH (2026) NZ Premiere + Director Q&A
Hollywood Avondale, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. A filmmaking event featuring the New Zealand premiere and a director Q&A.
Manaakitanga in Motion - Fundraiser
The Button Factory, 7pm to 2am. This is a music and dance fundraiser supporting a local charitable cause.
Live Wrestling - Halloween Heat
Kelston Community Centre, 7pm to 9.30pm. This is a live professional wrestling show with a Halloween theme. $15.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Blockhouse Bay Community Centre, from 10am, runs until Sun 18 11pm. Seeking Sponsorships for Durga Puja 2026. Interested sponsors to contact us on the Email ID or the phone number mentioned at the end of the post. Thank you 🙏. Run by Nandan.
Te Puna Creative Hub, 2pm to 5pm. This is a performance piece blending professional wrestling and contemporary dance. Free.
Durga Puja 2026 in Auckland by SAMPRITI
Freemans Bay Community Centre, from 9am, runs until Sun 18 10pm. This is a Durga Puja festival with music, dance and traditional food. Free.
On now
Waterview Reserve. This is an evening market with food, drinks, shopping and music. On until 9 January 2027.
Headquarters Building, 214 Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville, Auckland 0616. A community environmentalism event for learning repair skills and reducing waste. On until Saturday 21 November.
Dad joke of the week
What do you call a ghost's favourite baking ingredient?
Spook flour.
Council and roadworks
Detour: Route 68 - Portage Road, New Lynn. Detour: Route 68 - Portage Road, New Lynn. There are overnight roadworks on Portage Road in New Lynn from Sunday 18 to Tuesday 27 October, between 8pm and 5am. No works will take place from Friday 23 to Sunday 25 October. Route 68 will detour around the works, with detour routes and affected stops varying by night.
Detour: Route 112 and School Routes 1 and 50 - Oreil Avenue, West Harbour. Detour: Route 112 and School Routes 1 and 50 - Oreil Avenue, West Harbour. There are roadworks at all times from Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 25 October, as part of the Hobsonville Cycleway Project. Buses will detour through Fitzherbert Avenue and Oreil Avenue, which may cause delays.
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