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This page is a useful resource if you're planning to attend a large event in Auckland or if you want to be aware of possible detours and delays en route to your destination.
- Find out about public transport for major events
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- Find out more about getting to stadiums in Auckland
Upcoming events
View the list of upcoming events for information about any road closures and parking restrictions.
For Christmas events such as suburban Santa Parades, Farmers Santa Parade and Christmas in the Park, see Christmas event road closures.
Last updated: 11 December 2018
Kevin Hart - Tuesday, 11 December 2018
Location:
Spark Arena, Auckland Central.
Timing:
7.30pm to 10.30pm.
Roads closed:
Pre closures from 5pm to 1am: Mahuhu Crescent (between Tapora Street and Te Taou Crescent).
Post closures from 10pm to 11.30pm: Mahuhu Crescent (between Beach Road and Tapora Street), Tapora Street (between Quay Street and Mahuhu Crescent), Te Taou Crescent North (between Beach Road and Mahuhu Crescent)
Post closures from 11pm to 11.30pm: Tangihua Street.
Parking restrictions:
6pm to midnight: Tapora Street, Mahuhu Crescent, Te Taou Crescent, Quay Street.
AUT Summer Graduation - Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 December 2018
Location:
Auckland City Centre.
Timing:
9:30am to 10:30am on each day.
Roads closed:
9:30am to 10:30am Police rolling closure: Princes Street, Bowen Avenue, Victoria Street East, Queen Street.
Parking restrictions:
None.
Wu-Tang Clan - Friday 14 December 2018
Location:
Trusts Arena, Henderson.
Timing:
6pm to 10:30pm.
Roads closed:
10:30pm to 11pm: Stop/Go - With possible road closure on Central Park Drive post event if required for egress.
Parking restrictions:
None.
SKYCITY 12 Days of Christmas - Friday 14 to Monday 24 December (Christmas Eve) 2018
Location:
Auckland City Centre.
Timing:
11am to midnight on each day.
Roads closed:
11am to midnight: Federal Street.
Parking restrictions:
None.
Auckland Live - Aladdin - Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 December 2018
Location:
The Civic, Auckland City Centre.
Timing:
8am to 12:30pm Monday 17 December.
10:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday 18 December.
9:30am to 1pm Wednesday 19 December.
Roads closed:
None.
Parking restrictions:
8am to 4:30pm on each day: Mayoral Drive.
Shania Twain - Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 December 2018
Location:
Spark Arena, Auckland Central.
Timing:
7.30pm to 10.30pm.
Roads closed:
Pre closures from 5pm to 1am: Mahuhu Crescent (between Tapora Street and Te Taou Crescent).
Post closures from 10pm to 11.30pm: Mahuhu Crescent (between Beach Road and Tapora Street), Tapora Street (between Quay Street and Mahuhu Crescent), Te Taou Crescent North (between Beach Road and Mahuhu Crescent)
Post closures from 11pm to 11.30pm: Tangihua Street.
Parking restrictions:
6pm to midnight: Tapora Street, Mahuhu Crescent, Te Taou Crescent, Quay Street.
Auckland Live - Aladdin - Friday 21 and Monday 24 December 2018
Location:
The Civic, Auckland City Centre.
Timing:
12pm to 3:30pm.
Roads closed:
None.
Parking restrictions:
12pm to 4pm, Friday 21 to Monday 24 December: Mayoral Drive.
Twenty One Pilots - Friday, 21 December 2018
Location:
Spark Arena, Auckland Central.
Roads closed:
Pre closures from 5pm to 1am: Mahuhu Crescent (between Tapora Street and Te Taou Crescent).
Post closures from 10pm to 11.30pm: Mahuhu Crescent (between Beach Road and Tapora Street), Tapora Street (between Quay Street and Mahuhu Crescent), Te Taou Crescent North (between Beach Road and Mahuhu Crescent)
Post closures from 11pm to 11.30pm: Tangihua Street.
Parking restrictions:
6pm to midnight: Tapora Street, Mahuhu Crescent, Te Taou Crescent, Quay Street.
Boxing Day Races - Wednesday, 26 December (Boxing Day) 2018
Location:
Ellerslie Racecourse, Ellerslie.
Roads closed:
None.
Parking restrictions:
6am Tuesday 25 December (Christmas Day) to 7pm Wednesday 26 December (Boxing Day): Greenlane East, Mitchelson Street, Morrin Street.
Britomart Block Party - Monday 31 December 2018 (New Years Eve) and Tuesday 1 January (New Year's Day) 2019
Location:
Takutai Square - Britomart, Auckland City Centre.
Timing:
8pm Monday 31 December 2018 to 4am Tuesday 1 January 2019.
Roads closed:
5pm Sunday 30 December to 3pm Tuesday 1 January 2019: Galway Street.
Parking restrictions:
None.
ASB Classic Women's event - Monday 31 December 2018 to Sunday 6 January 2019
Location:
ASB Tennis Arena.
Timing:
Various times, visit the official website for more details.
Roads closed:
From 3 December 2018 to 19 January 2019: Grafton Mews.
From 12 December 2018 to 15 January 2019: Tennis Lane.
26 December 2018 to 14 January 2019: Lower Domain Drive.
Parking restrictions:
From 6am on 3 December 2018 to 11pm on 19 January 2019: Grafton Mews and Tennis Lane.
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