Auckland Annual Events
January
Heineken Tennis Open
ASB Tennis Classic
Big Day Out
Auckland Anniversary Day Sailing Regatta
February
Devonport, Waiheke Island, and Kumeu Wine and Food Festivals - sample the best of Auckland (and New Zealand's) superb food and wines
Starlight Symphony in the Park - free classical music concert in Auckland Domain. Guest artists
March
'Round the Bay' Run - join Aucklanders for a 13 km/ 8 mile fun run around Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay
Auckland Cup Week - horse racing
ASB Cultural Festival
Pasifika - New Zealand's largest Pacific Culture festival - food, arts, crafts, fashion and music
April (Easter Weekend)
Rally of New Zealand - 25 gruelling stages run on fast flowing metal roads through Auckland's scenic countryside
Waiheke Jazz Festival - world-renowned Jazz musicians in a weekend long festival celebrating Jazz in all its forms
V8 Supercars
May
International Laugh Festival
August
Auckland Food Show
October
Coastal Classic Yacht Race - an annual yacht race that departs Auckland for Russell in a race up the Eastern Coast to the beautiful Bay of Islands
New Zealand Fashion Week
Auckland Marathon
November
Ellerslie Flower Show - the Southern Hemisphere's premier gardening and horticultural event
New Zealand Golf Open
December
Christmas in the Park - Christmas songs performed by some of New Zealand's leading talents
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