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A village for each nation
Villages for Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, the Cook Islands and other Pacific nations sit side by side, each with its own stage.
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A traditional Niuean song on stage at Pasifika Festival 2016; a file photo. · Report image rightsAuckland · New ZealandFestivals & traditions
2027.03.13 — 2027.03.14 · Coming soon
The Pacific Islands in a day.
Pasifika Festival 2027
Pasifika Festival has been held in Auckland since 1993 and is billed by its organisers as the world’s largest Pacific cultural festival. Since 1998 it has been laid out as cultural villages: Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, the Cook Islands and other Pacific nations side by side in Western Springs Park, each with its own stage of traditional and contemporary dance, music and storytelling through the day. There are eight stages and more than 100 food and craft stalls, from Tongan ’otai to Māori hāngī and traditional crafts. It runs on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 March 2027, with free entry.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Western Springs Park2027.03.13 — 2027.03.14Festivals & traditionsFree admission
FIND YOUR REASON
What draws you to this experience?
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Drums and bilingual soul
Last time brought Cook Islands drumming and dance, and Māori–Samoan singer Jordyn with a Why blending R&B and soul in two languages.
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Over 100 food and craft stalls
From Tongan ’otai to Māori hāngī and traditional crafts, eat and browse between performances.
Festivals & traditionsProgramme, background & sources
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A LITTLE CLOSER
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2016 · Adana Dobranis · Photo source · CC BY 4.0 · Preview cropped; enlarge for full image. · Report image rights
MAKE IT YOUR EXPERIENCE
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This could be for you if you are…
- Anyone drawn to Pacific Island culture and music
- Families with children
Before you decide
The stage timetable and performers are not out yet.
Stalls open only at noon on Sunday.
Nearby parking fills quickly, so take the bus.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Explore the layout. Plan your route.
This edition’s village map is not out yet.
Open official guide ↗FROM AN IDEA TO A PLAN
Make a plan that works for you.
Dates & times
2027.03.13 — 2027.03.14Saturday 13 to Sunday 14 March 2027 (Auckland time); stalls trade 9:30am–6pm on Saturday and 12–6pm on Sunday, with the stage timetable to be announced.
Pacific/AucklandMore programme details
- A village for each nation
- Drums and bilingual soul
- Over 100 food and craft stalls
Venue & travel
Western Springs ParkWestern Springs Park is at 99 Motions Road, Auckland; buses 11T, 11W and 18 stop on Great North Road, a short walk away. Nearby parking fills quickly, and this year’s transport details come closer to the festival.
Entry & companions
Free entry; food and shopping are extra. Transport and accessibility details come closer to the festival; most paths in the park are paved, though some areas are naturally uneven or sloped.
Tickets & access
Free entry
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
Adana Dobranis · CC BY 4.0 Image source
Auckland Council, delivered by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
A traditional Niuean song on stage at Pasifika Festival 2016; a file photo.
Information checked on 2026-10-16
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