Epic Things To Do In Auckland This Weekend

It’s officially the last weekend of 2025 so shake off that food coma and make it count.

From live gigs to action-packed nights and food fairs for you to feast your way through, consider this your cheat sheet to another beautiful summer weekend in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Here are the best things to do this Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and all weekend.

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Friday 26 December

Boxing Night Extravaganza 

From 4pm | Lucas Oil Auckland Speedway | $$

Put the pedal to the metal this Friday with Lucas Oil Auckland Speedway’s annual Boxing Day Extravaganza. This full throttle and action-packed night out will see top racers battle it out for first place. In other words, it’s a whole lot of speed and a whole lot of excitement. Get your tickets here.

Saturday 27 December

Sri Lankan Food Fair

From 9am | Wesley Community Centre | $

Feast on the delicious spice-filled flavours of Sri Lanka at this pop-up market all about culture and community. We’re talking everything from street eats to traditional sweets like kothu, string hoppers, biriyani, watalappam, and more. There will also be henna and face painting, plus entry is free. Find out more here.

Sunday 28 December

Esha Tewari

7:30pm | The Tuning Fork | $$

Indie pop artist Esha Tewari is taking over The Tuning Fork stage this Sunday, before her set at Rhythm & Vines festival. The alternative singer-songwriter is definitely one to watch, with her career rapidly evolving from bedroom recordings to international acclaim. You can grab tickets here.

All Weekend

Forces Of Flight

10am to 4pm | MOTAT | $

Little imaginations will reach new heights this summer with MOTAT’s new exhibition all about the science and tech of flight. On until 1 February, the exhibition explores the four forces that make flying possible with hands-on activities and interactive displays. You can design and test paper planes, craft a traditional Māori kite or even try the parachute running challenge on the lawn. Find out more here.

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