Auckland Showgrounds
New Zealand’s Premier Events and Exhibition Centre




Welcome to New Zealand’s Premier
Events and Exhibition Centre
Just minutes from Auckland’s CBD, surrounded by the beautiful Cornwall Park in Greenlane, the Auckland Showgrounds have been hosting events for over 160 years. With over 18,000m² of indoor and outdoor exhibition space, we can transform our venues to meet any requirement. This flexibility combined with our impressive facilities make the Auckland Showgrounds the premier exhibition and events venue in New Zealand.
Upcoming Events

General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market - Christmas Edition
SHOW DATE: 16 November
Get ready for the ultimate Christmas shopping experience at the General Collective Lifestyle & Design Market - Christmas Edition on 16 November 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds!
With over 200 handpicked vendors, you'll discover a curated selection of unique gifts, stunning homewares, ethical fashion, luxurious skincare, and more. This flagship event showcases the best of New Zealand's emerging brands, offering something for every taste and style. Whether you're a design lover, a supporter of local makers, or simply searching for the perfect Christmas gift, this market is your one-stop shop.
Join us for a day of inspiration, creativity, and festive shopping!
The Great Big BBQ Festival NZ
SHOW DATE: 29 November 10:00am to 6:00pm
FREE ENTRY — No Tickets Required
Sponsored by: Mang Joe’s Chicken Inasal NZ and Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ Limited
CROWD FAVOURITES: American BBQ, Paella, Brazilian BBQ!!!
FILIPINO IHAW-IHAW: Chicken Inasal, Inihaw (Grilled Meat), Lechon (Whole Pork Roast), Ube Ice Cream & Traditional Desserts like Halo-Halo
SAWADEE KAI: Pork Skewers, BBQ’d Chicken Neck, Feet, Liver & Gizzard, Grilled Bananas, Desserts
MALAYSIAN HAWKER CENTRE (Halal): Satay Ayam (Chicken Skewers), Nasi Lemak, Keropik Lekor, Traditional Desserts, Teh Tarikh (Malaysian Tea/Coffee)
WARUNG INDONESIA (Halal): Satay (BBQ Skewers), Traditional Desserts & Indonesian Drinks like Happy Soda
ASIAN: Korean BBQ, Tandoori Chicken
MIDDLE EASTERN: Grilled Kebabs
DRINKS: Vietnamese Coffee, Teh Tarikh (Malaysian Tea), Thai Tea, Happy Soda (Indonesian), Sugar Cane Drink, Pineapple Juice
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