What's going on this weekend?
There are multiple events happening in Tāmaki Makaurau this weekend:
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2024 at Aotea Square and Queen Street
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 October, 12pm - 9pm
Lime Cordiale at Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
Sunday 20 October, 8pm
We anticipate heavy traffic coming into the city, the Civic Car Park and other city centre-based parking may be full or difficult to get to due to road closures. Please factor in extra travel time when planning your journey.
Buses, trains and ferries will run according to weekend schedules. You may also choose to catch a taxi or other ride share services.
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Mobility access & parking
Existing mobility parking on Wakefield Street and Greys Ave will be made available as part of the temporary traffic management plan and at the Civic Car Park on a first-come, first-served basis.
Road closures & street parking restrictions
The following road closures and parking restrictions apply this weekend. Please ensure you factor in extra travel time if you are planning to travel by car. The latest updates are available on the Auckland Transport website.
Road closures
Parking restrictions
- Queen Street (between Mayoral Drive and Wellesley Street)
- Wakefield Street (between Queen Street and Mayoral Drive)
- Airedale Street (between Queen Street and Mayoral Drive)
- Rutland Street (between Lorne Street and Queen Street)
- Airedale Street (between Lyndock Street and St Paul Street).
Diversion in place: 7pm from Friday 18th until 6am Monday 21st October.
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Auckland Diwali Festival Fireworks
A fireworks display is scheduled for 8:50pm Sunday, 20th October in Aotea Square and will last approximately 10 minutes. This is to mark the end of the weekend’s Diwali celebrations.
Ticketing
If you have any ticketing-related questions about ticketed events in our venues, please contact the customer service team by emailing customer.service@ticketmaster.co.nz or phoning 09 970 9700 / 0800 111 999.
The Terrace and Container in the Square
The Terrace will be closed on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October.
Container in the Square will be open from 12pm until approximately 9pm on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October. A special Auckland Diwali Festival menu will be available.