Elemental AKL Festival 2021: EVENTS

Auckland’s freshest winter festival is back for its third year from 14 July-1 August 2021.

1. AN AUCKLAND FOOD STORY

Professional Chef Ben Bayly and Ahi food suppliers from across Auckland come together to celebrate the produce of North and West Auckland (20 July) and South and East Auckland (27 July). Diners will meet Ben and hear how Auckland supplies the restaurant with some of Aotearoa's best ingredients.

20 July & 27 July 2021, Ahi Commercial Bay

2. ELEMENTAL NIGHTS

Live Nation, in association with Auckland Unlimited, is proud to bring back Elemental Nights in 2021! Unique to Elemental AKL, Elemental Nights is an exclusive curated concert series showcasing an impressive line-up of emerging and high profile local and international artists.

16-31 July 2021, various Auckland venues

3. SILENT DISCO CITYWALK GLOW EDITION

Experience an energetic and multisensory outdoor walk led by dance guides and undertaken as a group listening to a themed soundtrack using special headphones. This new one-hour Glow in the Dark jaunt across central Auckland will prompt extra-terrestrial curiosity with a playlist related to outer space. Attendees are encouraged to dress up, decorate themselves in lights and prepare for surprise performances. For more information, visit Papaya Stories: www.papayastories.nz.

30 July 2021, Starts Victoria Park Market.

4. CULINARY CRAWL CULINARY CRAWL

Experience some of Onehunga's best eateries and bars at this progressive dinner event. Kick off with an appetiser and beverage followed by a main and dessert at three different venues. Your culinary route will be a total surprise, complete with musical entertainment, light displays and even a photo booth.

Culinary Crawl © Anna Tang

31 July 2021, Onehunga Town Centre

5. JOSH EMETT OYSTER INN MASTERCLASS

Join acclaimed chef Josh Emett and Oyster Inn head chef Jamie HoggWharekawa on Waiheke Island to learn everything you ever wanted to know about oysters. Discover how to shuck and prepare, craft three classic dressings and make a batter. Then enjoy a four-course lunch with fresh oysters and Waiheke wine.

31 July 2021, The Oyster Inn, Oneroa, Waiheke Island

For a full line-up of events visit elementalfestival.co.nz