Matariki 2026
Ka Pō, Ka Ao - Waiata by the Fire
Saturday 11 July 2026
Time
6.30PM – 7.30PM
Pricing
(+ booking fee per ticket)
Venue: Great Hall
Join us for an intimate concert filled with pūrākau and waiata beside the fire, featuring Project Miere and special guests.
This event is part of Matariki 2026, where we're celebrating Matariki with talented artists from Ōtautahi and beyond. Bring your friends and whānau to Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre (4-12 Hōngongoi July) for music, exhibitions, kapa haka, wānanga (workshops), night mākete and much more.
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