Nikau Street in Uptown will be in full bloom with music, performances and market stalls from 9 am - 3 pm on Saturday 12 October.

The road will be closed to make way for a main stage area for the free street festival, attracting people from around Auckland to relish some springtime music, performances and fun. 

The main stage acts include popular trio Albi and the Wolves, duo Aro, singer-songwriter Emily Bateman and DJ Russ B closes the day. The day kicks off with performances from Eliettes Music School and the Dalmatian Orchestra. 

Performances include circus acts, clowns from Cirque du sol Little, and street theatre by famed Insecurity Guards who promise to dispose of your insecurities by the end of the day. 

A dedicated children’s zone will keep the kids entertained with arts and crafts and a host of market stalls and demonstrations including kites by Uptown institution Kiteworks, skateboard demos by Cheapskates, giant games, a chalk zone and comics from Heroes for Sale will also keep kids entertained.

There’s vintage shopping to be had with Good Stuff bringing a haul of goodies to trawl through. Get your hands dirty by giving the pottery wheel a whirl or bag a bargain from any of the market stalls selling their wares. 

Food is on the menu too with treats from Mibo, excellent coffee from twiice in their edible cups and for something more substantial try the barbeque from Delicisimo Deli or Ziggle’s delicious chicken treats. 

Cafe Twenty Three will also be part of the entertainment with music in the courtyard, alongside their usual good coffee, lunch offerings and treats –  and the Corner Store will open at noon for refreshments.

The day is designed by Uptown Business Association and Link Alliance, which is building the City Rail Link and is the key partner for the event.

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