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
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Southeast Asia Festival
SHOW DATE: 28 March / 10:00am -6:00pm
Southeast Asia is Coming:
Locals eager to immerse themselves in the rich and colourful cultures of Southeast Asia can enjoy a full day surrounded by non-stop performances, traditional arts, and authentic cuisine – while Southeast Asian migrants can relive the familiar sights, sounds, and flavours of home.
At the Southeast Asia Festival, discover the region’s diversity through Heritage Food Festivals, Travel Galore, Cultural Theatre, and Interactive Activities.
Savour Southeast Asian heritage dishes crafted exclusively for festival visitors. The open layout of the food stalls offers a front-row view of traditional cooking techniques – and endless Instagrammable moments.
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The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
SHOW DATE: 14 – 17 May
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The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is back for 2026, celebrating 70 years hooked on boating & fishing!
Explore hundreds of boating, fishing and marine exhibitors, score massive show-only specials and learn from the experts in a range of seminars and masterclasses. Plus enjoy fun activities for the whole family.
And best of all, you'll be in to win the HUGE Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize Boat!
Auckland Autumn Armageddon Expo SHOW DATE: 25-27 April
Armageddon is New Zealand’s largest pop culture event with 5 events across the country in a year. We have something for everyone, of every age from incredible gaming display, celebrity guests, cosplay, local exhibitors and more!
This April, Armageddon is hosting a range of celebrity guests from Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things) to Melissa O’Neil (The Rookie), Jennifer English (Video Game VA), Michael Jai White, the cast of Avatar: The Last Airbender and so much more!
These celebrity guests will be having panels, as well as photograph and autograph sessions to meet their fans. This will be an EPIC event!
EMEX
SHOW DATE: 26-28 May
EMEX showcases the ingenuity in the New Zealand engineering, manufacturing and electronics industries.
Packed with leading keynote speakers, top innovators, show features and new-age thinking, EMEX has been the start of many successful business relationships and progresses the potential of the industry and our kiwi innovation culture.
Save time discovering new products and meeting leading-edge suppliers all in one place at New Zealand’s largest manufacturing and engineering trade show.
BuildNZ 2026
SHOW DATE: 15 – 16 July
New Zealand's largest trade-only event for the construction and building design industry returns to Auckland Showgrounds this July! FREE to attend.
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The latest products and technologies that are transforming the industry.
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Top suppliers and exclusive trade deals all in one place.
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Opportunities to connect with industry leaders and like-minded professionals.
Co located with Facilities Integrate and The National Safety Show, BuildNZ delivers incredible value by helping you discover fresh ideas, reliable partners, and effective solutions for your projects.
The Auckland Food Show 2026
SHOW DATE: 23-26 July
Auckland’s biggest foodie celebration is back in 2026!
Experience the ultimate food adventure at The Auckland Food Show — where hundreds of the country’s top food and beverage brands come together.
Discover, sample and shop your way through: • Hundreds of food and beverage exhibitors from New Zealand and beyond • Celebrity chefs LIVE on stage in the Cooking Theatre • Masterclasses in matcha and cocktails • Exclusive VIP experiences • Artisan products and show specials you won’t find anywhere else