Join us at the Gallery for our free kids and whānau festival, a day of art, music, dance and hands-on discovery. Held across our free exhibition spaces, bring the whole whānau along for all-ages fun from 10am to 5pm. 

Our theme this year is ko au te taiao (I am the environment). Celebrate our environment, celebrate you! 

Enjoy performances and workshops with Suzy Cato, Buzz from Toi Time, Auckland Philharmonia, Siva Afi performers,  Atamira Dance Company and more. 

Get hands-on and explore our environment at interactive making stations throughout the Gallery. Come along, get creative and enjoy a day of discovery with the whānau. 

What to expect 

• 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2pm: Experience siva afi, a Samoan form of fire dancing 
• 10:30am, 11:45am and 1pm: Have a go at sketching with live figure drawing sessions 
• 10:30am and 12pm: Explore our Taimoana exhibition through movement with Atamira Dance Company 
• 11am and 1pm: Suzy Cato brings us a special story time and musical performance 
• All day: Play activities for the whole whānau. Strike a pose in our photobooth, sketch yourself into our pop-up Paris café, and more 
• All day: Grab a treat from Ice Cream Social or the Gallery café 
• Plus, much more music, art, imagination and fun 

Keep reading to see the full programme of events.