PasifikaFestival

Experience the spirit of the Pacific, returning to Western Springs Park for a weekend of culture, food, and performances.

Date Te rā me te wā

8 - 9 March 2025
Price Utu hoko

Free entry
Location Te wāhi
Western Springs Lakeside Park

Words by Auckland NZ
Last updated 21 Nov 2024

Kia ora, kia orana, Ia orana, ni sa bula vinaka, aloha, kam na mauri, fakaalofa lahi atu, talofa lava, malo e lelei, fakatalofa atu and hello.

Pasifika Festival returns to Western Springs Park for a celebration of all things Pacific on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March 2025.

The iconic festival’s 8 villages are set to showcase the best of the 11 Pacific Island nations with world-class traditional and contemporary performances, soul food and much more.

Transport & Parking

The roads around Western Springs can get very busy during Pasifika Festival, so we strongly recommend planning your journey using public transport where possible.

Location Te wāhi

Western Springs Lakeside Park

Western Springs, Auckland NZ

Plan your route

Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Getting to Western Springs is easy, with access from the car park at the entrance to the zoo off Motions Road or the car park on Stadium Road. Pedestrians can also enter from Great North, Motions, Stadium, and West View roads.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Make sure to follow the 1.75km Western Springs Path around the park.

Social Pae pāpori

💃 MUSIC & PERFORMANCES

Enjoy show-stopping performances across all eight stages of Pasifika Festival. Talented performers from across the Pacific will be sharing immersive fresh beats as well as all the old favourites to sing and dance along to.

🥥 FOOD & CRAFTS

Explore, taste and shop at over 100 delicious local food and independent craft stalls at Pasifika Festival. From 'otai to Hāngī, seek out your favourite kai and shop for traditional taongas whilst taking a break from the action-packed stage programme.

🌼 MOTAT joins the Pasifika fun

Head to MOTAT, next door to Western Springs, for Pasifika Vibes! This FREE programme celebrates Pacific culture with interactive games, workshops (like coconut shaving!), ukelele lessons, films, performances, and more!