Shed 10 will host a multi-media experience bringing Auckland's history to life with huge screens telling stories of 15 key figures who shaped the region. It also includes Legends of Tamaki Makaurau - a live story-telling zone.
Build Auckland Story
Sponsored by Downer, this large-scale photographic exhibition along Quay Street features billboard-sized historic photos of Auckland through the years.
Quay Street Vintage Cars
Check out the display of vintage cars on Quay Street, from a 1929 model through to the cars of the future.
The Cloud
Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 January, 10am-6pm | The Cloud, Queens Wharf
Grab a bite to eat from the market stalls and let the kids run wild in the ASB Kids Zone.
HMNZS Otago Open Days
Saturday 24 January, 10am-4pm | Captain Cook Wharf
Sunday 25 January, 10am-3pm | Queens Wharf
This is a rare opportunity to get on board and explore on our navy's newer patrol vessels.
Concert and Fireworks
Sunday 25 January, 5.30pm-9.30pm (fireworks from 9.30pm)
A line-up of local music, playing on the deck of the HMNZS Otago, closing with a fireworks finale from Sky Tower and barges in the harbour. Concert viewing space is likely to fill up fast, but enjoy the atmosphere and see the concert on the big screens set up on the outside of Shed 10 and over on Captain Cook Wharf.
Concert line-up:
Motor City Family Funk
Modern Maori Quartet
Tami Neilson
Royal New Zealand Naval Band
Will Crummer and The Rarotongans - featuring Annie Crummer.
Fireworks viewing points: The fireworks (Sunday 25 January, 9.30pm) in the harbour and from the Sky Tower can be viewed from many different positions, not just from Queens Wharf. Some recommended spots include Captain Cook Wharf, Bastion Point, Devonport, Mt Victoria, North Head, Mt Eden, Northcote Point, Crown Hill and Bayswater.
Queens Wharf Welcome Arch
Check out the beautiful commemorative display at the Queens Wharf entrance.
Other waterfront events
Other waterfront events over Auckland Anniversary Weekend include
Auckland Regatta, SeePort, ASB Auckland Seafood Festival, International Buskers Festival and St Jerome's Laneway Festival.
Transport
With road closures in place across the weekend, we recommend you take public transport.
There will be extra trains and buses running after the concert on Saturday.
Quay Street will be closed to traffic from lower Albert Street to Commerce Street across the whole three-day weekend.
When
24-26 January
Where
Queens Wharf, Quay Street and Lower Queen Street
Cost
Free