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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
- Find out about bus diversions and stop closures for an event
- Find out how to apply for an event permit through Auckland Council.
Use the Journey Planner to plan your trip to an event.
Upcoming events
View the list of upcoming events for information about any road closures and parking restrictions.
Last updated: 18 June 2024
Super Rugby final (Blues versus Chiefs) - 22 June 2024
Event time: 7:05pm
Location: Eden Park
Closed roads:
- Sandringham Road between New North Road and Burnley Terrace
- Walters Road between Sandringham Road and Kowhai Street
- Onslow Road between Sandringham Road and Kowhai Street
- Cricket Avenue between Walters Road and Reimers Avenue
- Reimers Avenue between Sandringham Road and Cricket Avenue
- Bellwood Avenue between Cromwell Street and Cricket Avenue
- Rossmay Terrace between Sandringham Road and McDonald Street
- Altham Aveue between Sandringham Road and McDonald Street
Road closure times: 4:30pm to 10pm
Brooke Fraser - 22 June 2024
Event time: 6:30pm
Location: Spark Arena
Closed roads: Tangihua Street
Road closure times: 9:30pm to 1am
Waka Taua launch - 23 June 2024
Event time: 6:30pm
Location: Okahu Bay, Ōrākei
Closed roads: Tāmaki Drive, Kitemoana Street
Road closure times: 5am to 7pm
Jerry Seinfeld - 24 June 2024
Event time: 7:30pm
Location: Spark Arena
Closed roads: Tangihua Street
Road closure times: 9:30pm to 1am
Netsky - 27 June 2024
Event time: 6pm to 11pm
Location: Trusts Arena, Henderson
Closed roads: Central Park Drive
Road closure times: 5pm to 12am (midnight)
Te Karanga-A-Hape Matariki - 27 June 2024
Event time: 11am to 2am
Location: Karangahape Road
Closed roads:117 Karanghape Road to 235 Karanghape Road
Road closure times: 11am to 2am
Umu Kohukohu Whetu dawn service - 28 June 2024
Event time: 3am to 11am
Location: Okahu Bay, Ōrākei
Road closures: Kitemoana Street
Road closure times: 3am to 11am
Warriors versus Broncos - 29 June 2024
Event time: 1:30pm to 10pm
Location: Go Media Stadium (Mount Smart), Penrose
Impacted roads: Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, Church Street, Station Road, O'Rourke Road, Rockridge Road, Church Street
Closed roads: Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, O'Rorke Road
Road closure times: 1:30pm to 10pm
Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail - 4 and 6 July 2024
Event time: 6pm to 9pm
Location: Maybury Road, Glen Innes, Auckland
Roads closed: Taniwha Street
Road closure times: 6pm to 9pm
Teddy Swims - 6 July 2024
Event time: 7pm
Location: Spark Arena, Auckland Central
Roads closed: Tangihua Street, Mahuhu Crescent, Te Taou Crescent, Tapora Street
Road closure times: 5pm to 1am
Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights - 6 July 2024
Event time: 6am to 11pm
Location: Warkworth town centre
Roads closed: Queen Street, Baxter Street
Road closure times: 6am to 11pm
Manu Aute Festival (Matariki) - 6 July 2024
Event time: 6am to 6:30pm
Location: Ōrākei
Roads closed: Hapimana Street, Kupe Street, Kitemoana Street
Road closure times: 5am to 7pm
World Choir Games - 10 to 20 July 2024
Event time: 1pm to 5pm
Location: Te Komititanga, Auckland Central, Auckland
Impacted roads: Quay Street, Lower Albert Street, Lower Hobson Street, Eastern Viaduct
Roads closed: TBC
All Blacks versus England - 13 July 2024
Event time: 7:05pm
Location: Eden Park, Auckland
Impacted roads: TBC
Manu Aute Festival (Matariki) - 13 July 2024
Event time: 6am to 6:30pm
Location: Ōrākei
Roads closed: Hapimana Street, Kupe Street, Kitemoana Street
Road closure times: 5am to 7pm
Takapuna Winter Lights - 25 to 28 July 2024
Event time: 4pm
Location: 38 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna
Roads closed: Hurstmere Road
Road closure times: 4pm to 11pm
Warriors versus Wests Tigers - 26 July 2024
Event time: 8pm
Location: Go Media Stadium Mount Smart, Penrose
Impacted roads: Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, Church Street, Station Road, O'Rorke Road, Rockridge Road
Roads closed: Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, O'Rorke Road
Road closure times: 4:30pm to 1am
Tenacious D - 26 July 2024
Event time: 7pm
Location: Spark Arena, Central Auckland
Roads closed: Te Taou Crescent, Tangihua Street, Mahuhu Crescent, Tapora Street
Road closure times: 5pm to 1am
Warriors versus Eels - 2 August 2024
Event time: 8pm to 10pm
Location: Go Media Stadium Mount Smart, Penrose
Impacted roads: Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, Church Street, Station Road, O'Rorke Road, Rockridge Road
Roads closed: Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, O'Rorke Road
Road closure times: 4:30pm to 1am
Turama for Matariki ki te Manawa (archway installation) - 4 to 6 August 2024
Event time: 12am to 5am
Location: Auckland Central
Impacted roads: Queen Street, Shortland Street, Customs Street
Roads closed: Queen Street
Road closure times: 12am (midnight) to 5am
Warriors versus Bulldogs - 23 August 2024
Event time: 8pm to 10pm
Location: Go Media Stadium (Mount Smart), Penrose
Impacted roads: Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, Church Street, Station Road, O'Rorke Road, Rockridge Road Church Street
Roads closed: Beasley Avenue, Maurice Road, O'Rorke Road
Road closure times: 4:30pm to 1am
AUT Live Day - 23 and 24 August 2024
Event time: 8am to 11pm
Location: Auckland Central
Impacted roads: Wakefield Street, Saint Paul Street
Roads closed: Saint Paul Street
Road closure times: 8am to 11pm
Ellerslie Fairy Festival and Pirate Party - 8 September 2024
Event time: 9:30am to 1pm
Location: Ellerslie, Auckland
Impacted roads: Main Highway (East and West), Ladies Mile, Robert Street, Arthur Street, Morrin Street, Ramsgate Street, Findley Street
Roads closed:
- Main Highway (between Robert Street and Arthur Street)
- Robert Street (between Hurst Street and Main Highway)
- Ladies Mile (from Robert Street carpark to Main Highway, no exit from Pukerangi Street).
Road closure times: 7am to 3pm
Iron Maiden - 16 September 2024
Event time: 7:30pm
Location: Spark Arena, Central Auckland
Roads closed: Tangihua Street, Mahuhu Crescent, Te Taou Crescent, Tapora Street
Road closure times: 5pm to 1am
Ne-Yo - 5 October 2024
Event time: 6pm
Location: Spark Arena, Central Auckland
Roads closed: Tangihua Street, Mahuhu Crescent, Te Taou Crescent, Tapora Street
Road closure times: 5pm to 1am
Howick Village HOP - 12 October 2024
Event time: 11am
Location: Picton Street, Howick Village
Roads closed: Picton Street, Wellington Street, Sewlyn Road
Road closure times: 5am to 4:30pm
Warkworth Kowhai Festival - 12 October 2024
Event time: TBC
Location: Warkworth
Roads closed: Queen Street, Elizabeth Street, Baxter Street, Neville Street, Lucy Moore Park
Road closure times: 5am to 11pm
Auckland Diwali Festival - 19 October 2024
Event time: TBC
Location: TBC
Impacted roads: TBC
Auckland Marathon - 3 November 2024
Event time: TBC
Location: TBC
Impacted roads: TBC
Coldplay Concert - 13, 15 and 16 November 2024
Event time: TBC
Location: Eden Park, Auckland
Impacted roads: TBC
Hozier - 20 November 2024
Event time: 7pm
Location: Spark Arena, Central Auckland
Roads closed: Tangihua Street, Mahuhu Crescent, Te Taou Crescent, Tapora Street
Road closure times: 5pm to 1am
Henderson Christmas parade - 7 December 2024
Event time: 1pm to 2:30pm
Location: Henderson town centre, Great North Road
Impacted roads: Edsel Street, Montel Avenue, Great North Road, Edmonton Road, Peacock Drive, Wadiwe Place, Buscomb Avenue, Lincoln Road, Alderman Drive, Ratanui Street, Henderson Valley Road, Railside Drive
Roads closed: Ratanui Street, Great North Road
Road closure times: 12:30pm to 3:30pm