A guide to the free gigs in Auckland this weekend

Che Fu, Betty-Anne Monga, Annie Crummer and Jason Kerrison. Photo / Jos Wheeler

The waterfront is the place to be this weekend in Auckland, with a slew of free shows taking place to celebrate Matariki and make the most of the Queens Wharf Auckland Fanzone.

GET AMONGST IT IN THE FANZONE

The fanzone will play host to a range of Kiwi musicians from Friday to Sunday with a series of free, all-ages gigs.

On Friday, Che Fu, Opshop's Jason Kerrison, Betty-Anne Monga and Annie Crummer will team up to perform their hits and those of recently "fallen stars", such as David Bowie, Prince and George Michael.

A kapa haka showcase will take place on Saturday, followed later in the day by a performance from rising Maori stars Teeks and young collective Maimoa Music.

And finally on Sunday, Strangely Arousing, Rhapsody and Anna Coddington will play sets throughout the afternoon.

MATARIKI IN THE SILOS

And in the same weekend, just down the road at Silo Park, Matariki celebrations will be in full swing.

The park will be home to Puna Kai, an international street food market with a Maori twist where you can get a taste of some one-off Maori-inspired dishes like crayfish and kina pasta and smoked-fish-pie dumplings.

Inside the silos, you can gaze upon a "light galaxy" art installation by renowned artist Angus Muir.

And Maori synth-electro band SoccerPractise will open the weekend with a performance of their contemporary waiata in the silos at 7.30pm, Friday.

All activities are free and run from 5pm-10pm on Friday and 12pm-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.