What’s On

Fields Festival

When: Sun 25 April Where: Ellerslie Racecourse What: From the organisers of Our:House comes a new festival dedicated to the country's finest house music. The green space at Ellerslie Racecourse will be transformed into Fields Festival this ANZAC weekend, where lovers of house music will be treated to all manner of styles. Cost: $74.50+

Hine!

When: Fri 19 March Where: The Civic What: Let the dulcet tones of these amazing wāhine bring music to your ears! Betty-Anne Monga (Ardijah) appears alongside young and talented musicians Amy Boroevich, Disciple Pati, Jhasmyne and Emily Muli for a supreme showcase of musical prowess at The Civic Club. Cost: $20-$49

Are the Arts essential?

When: Tue 16 March Where: The Civic What: Six of New Zealand’s stars of the stage, screen and media come together to debate the value of culture, creativity and the arts. Expect to be challenged and entertained as the two teams provoke, pontificate, brag, brawl and banter to make their case. Cost: $29-$49

Central Flea Market

When: Sun 21 March Where: 173 Balmoral Road What: A good old fashioned flea market located in central Auckland. Come along experience a curated selection of vintage clothing, crafts and homeware vendors and get your food & coffee fix while you're at it. Cost: Free

Beacon Festival

When: Sat 27 March Where: Queens Wharf What: Friendly Potential returns to Queens Wharf for the second edition of Beacon Festival - an open-air celebration featuring an international lineup of some of the best electronic music the world has to offer. Cost: $119

Food Truck Fridays @Britomart

When: Every Friday, 11:00 - 2:30pm Where: Takutai Square, Britomart What: Britomart and the Auckland Food Truck Collective have rounded up a selection of the best food vendors for a weekly rotation of street food on Takutai Square. The Friday vibes will include live entertainment, from DJ Alice Rose and bean bags on the square for a chilled and relaxed Friday lunch Cost: Varies