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For one magical evening, Saturday March 12, Auckland's museums
and galleries will stay open till midnight, featuring special
exhibitions, activities and performances. White
Night is a must-attend event for contemporary art-lovers and
an exciting night out for the whole family.
Free buses will connect key
locations across the city!
Find out more...
With over 50 participating venues including the Auckland Art Gallery, the Auckland Central City
Library, MOTAT (Museum of Transport and
Technology), the Auckland Museum and the Voyager New Zealand Maritime
Museum.
Alongside public and private galleries this will be the biggest
night out in Auckland's cultural calender - a perfect follow on
from the day's Pasifika Festival at Western Springs. Free
buses will connect key locations across the city.
There's also a spectacular array of Festival shows set to light up
White Night too.
ZONES
Festival
Shows
From contemporary French dance to ancient Vietnamese water
puppetry the Festival offers a spectacular range of shows that will
light up White Night.
White Night: Auckland
Central
The Festival Garden, Aotea Square is the hub of the night, with
an easy walk taking you to major venues, outstanding exhibitions
and unique events, including f amily fun, explosive performances
and stimulating discussions .
White Night: Parnell
Parnell's gallery district lights up with a programme of outdoor
art events including street performances, installations and
site-specific works.
White Night:
Newmarket
Contemporary NZ Art, indigenous Australian art and frank
discussion on the role of art in shaping NZ identity make Newmarket
a highlight for White Night.
White Night:
Karangahape Road (K'Rd)
One of the city's most diverse arts hubs, Karangahape Road
offers a wealth of arts experiences as galleries are complimented
by live music, performances, guided tours and unique films in cafes
and on the street .
White Night: Waiheke
Oneroa's arts community hosts a special evening of music,
poetry, storytelling, exhibitions and Pasifika-inspired
performances.
White Night: South
In unique South Auckland style outstanding exhibitions and
collections of NZ and international art are complimented by
carnival, korero and stunning outdoor projection.
White Night: West
Exhibiting gallery Unitec's Snowhite opens late. MOTAT
offers night time fun at their Victorian village and tram rides
under the stars.
White Night:
Ponsonby
Opera by starlight, master ceramics, new NZ art and the
invitation to get involved make Ponsonby an essential destination
on White Night.