Want to know what’s happening and where to park for events in our largest cities? Read here to find out what’s on and our closest parking options!

What: Russell Howard
Where: Michael Fowler Centre, WLG, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, AKL
When: 3^rd Feb in Wellington & 9^th & 10^th Feb in Auckland

Watch The UK’s favourite comedian as he comes to NZ for his funny and light-hearted show, sure to have you rolling of your chair. Th show comes of the back of Russell recently filming his sixth series of The Russell Howard Show and his popular stand-up show from across the world.

Best Parking Options:

For Wellington:

• Bond Street – 40 Bond Street
• Lombard – 28 Bond Street (closes at 11pm)
• 25a Taranaki Street
• Victoria Street Parking Centre – 15-21 Victoria Street

For Auckland:

• Greys Avenue – 89 Greys Avenue
• Saint Matthews – 134 Hobson Street
• 201 Hobson Street (ParkMate payment only)
• Elliott Street (our hidden little gem)
  
  

What: Mitre 10 Sparks
Where: North Hagley Park, CHCH
When: 3^rd Feb, 6:30pm

This free family friendly event features a specular firework display and Christchurch’s Symphony Orchestra, this year’s theme for the celebration is “music bringing us together” and it will bring the city centre alive with music, song, dance and fireworks! There also be food trucks for dinner and local signers brining the party atmosphere. The fireworks display starts at approx. 9:30pm.

Best Parking Options:

• 157 Victoria Street
• 99 – 105 Victoria Street
• 118 Victoria Street  
• 90 – 96 Victoria Street

What: Te Rā o Waitangi 2024
Where: Waitangi Park, WLG
When: 6th Feb, 12pm - 6pm

For Waitangi Day celebrations in Wellington head to Waitangi Park on Wellington’s waterfront for a day to celebrate Aotearoa. The day will include multicultural performances, activities for kids and lots of different food options.

Best Parking Options:

• Chaffers Street – 2 Chaffers Street (closes at 7pm)
• 25a Taranaki Street
• Bond Street – 40 Bond Street
• Lombard – 28 Bond Street (closes at 11pm)

What: Waitangi Day Hakari
Where: Lake House Takapuna, AKL
When: 6th Feb, 12pm -8pm

Looking for a free family event this Waitangi Day? Head to Takapuna Lake Pupuke. Here you can enjoy live music, Waitangi history films, Kapa haka shows, markets with arts and gifts, food stalls and lots of kiwiana sing alongs!

Best Parking Options:

• The Hustmere Road carpark – 144- 148 Hustmere Road
• Takapuna Police – 21 -23 Anzac Street
• Como Street carpark – 35 Como Street
• Carpark by the Sea – 85 Hustmere Road

What: St Jerome Laneway Festival
Where: Western Springs, AKL 
When: 6th Feb

Head to the Laneway Festival in Auckland’s Western Springs on Waitangi Day to see a stellar line up of international stars! If you’re heading to the event there will be event buses leaving from Custom Street between 11am to 4;30pm.

Best Parking Options:

• Viaduct carpark – 15 -17 Sturdee Street
• Princes Wharf – Quay Street
• ANZ Centre – 29 Albert Street  
• Farmers carpark – 21 Hobson Street

What: Cream and Notion Touring Presents: Girls Don’t Sync  
Where: Hide, CHCH
When: 9^th & 10^th Feb  

Wellington Pasifika is on Saturday 10^th February! The festival is expected to attract crowds of over 15,000 people and is the ultimate event to celebrate the Pacific Islands!

Best Parking Options:

• 597 Columbo Street
• 606 Colombo Street
• 150 Tuam Street
• 170 Tuam Street

 
What: Synthony in The Domain
Where: The Domain, AKL
When: 10^th Feb

For a party atmosphere with a twist head to Synthony in The Domain! Here synthony No.5 will reimagine the most well-known dance anthems and future classics! This world premiere will reinvent the biggest dance tracks as you’ve never heard them before with the power of a full live orchestra.

Best Parking Options:

• Parnell Road – 290 Parnell Road
• The Gateway carpark – 5 Nicholls Lane closes at 10:30pm)
• Auckland Tennis – Stanley Road
• Parnell Rise – 6 Carlaw Road  

What: Wellington Pasifika Festival
Where: Waitangi Park, WLG
When: 10^th Feb, 12pm - 6pm

Wellington Pasifika is on Saturday 10^th February! The festival is expected to attract crowds of over 15,000 people and is the ultimate event to celebrate the Pacific Islands!

Best Parking Options:

• Chaffers Street – 2 Chaffers Street (closes at 7pm)
• 25a Taranaki Street
• Bond Street – 40 Bond Street
• Lombard – 28 Bond Street (closes at 11pm)

What: Blink-182
Where: Spark Arena, AKL   
When: 23^rd & 24^th Feb, from 6:30pm

Blink-182 is returning for the first time in 10 YEARS for a massive global tour, and with new music hitting the scenes, it is bound to be a night to rock out to!

Best Parking Options:

• Railway Indoor & Railway Outdoor Lower/Upper (24-26 Te Taou Crescent)
• The Ronayne Street Carpark – 2 Ronayne Street
• 6 Tangihua Street
• 2/16 Shipwright Lane
• 73 Anzac Ave

What: Auckland Live Summer in the Square (Free Events)
Where: Aotea Square, AKL    
When: 1 Feb – 25 Feb  

Aotea Square is bringing an array of FREE family entertainment to you right here in Aotea Square this Feb! The action packed events will be spread over 4 weekends – itinerary below:
- From the 1-6 Feb, String Symphony will be great for the kids as they will help bring a two storey high puppet to life.

- Afrofest 10 Feb, brings a celebration of African culture through fantastic music, inspiring dance and traditional food – popping on a great afternoon for the whole family.

- SUSO in the Square on 11 Feb brings to light some amazing up and coming young talent from up to 50+ secondary schools around Tamaki Makaurau. Check out the who is performing and at what time and go and show some love.

- During the weekend of the 16-18 Feb, Auckland Latin Festival hits Aotea square bringing you the opportunity to learn how to Salsa or Tango your way through the afternoon along side some authentic food stalls to feed your appetite. Vamos!!

- Get all the colours of the rainbow going and come and celebrate all acts of love at the Auckland Pride March this year. The march begins at 2pm in Aotea Square on 25 Feb.

- Lastly celebrate the Lunar New Year in the Square 25 Feb from 10am – 7pm by welcoming the year of the Dragon with street dance crew performances, food trucks, plus craft workshops and more.

Best Parking Options:

• 89 Greys Avenue
• Saint Matthews – 134 Hobson Street
• 56 Wakefield Street
• 450 Queen Street (open from 6am – 10pm)