Basque Park Summer Series

25/03/2026

📸A huge thank you to Captured by Roberta for sharing these stunning photos, which capture the heart of Saturday's event so perfectly 💚

From creative stallholders and talented performers, to the community who came along, connected, and made the day what it was.

Take a scroll through and see who you can spot 📸

Uptown AKL Cross St Music Festival Waitematā Local Board

23/03/2026

What a day we had for the final event in the series on Saturday☀️

The event celebrated the energy and talent of local Māori and Pasifika performers and creators, who proudly shared their art and culture in Basque Park alongside Uptown AKL creatives.

From the moment things kicked off, people were connecting, eating, and enjoying an eclectic lineup.
From ancestral sounds, to the soulful tunes of Hina, through to the fresh young talent of the Kiribati Rodney Community Youth group. The energy then lifted further with Te Riri O Te O Dance Group, drawing an excited response and a full dance floor, before Sandy Mill rounded out the day with her genre-blending tunes, including an impromptu jam session.

With more food and beverage options on offer this time, queues stayed short, and there was a delicious variety to enjoy throughout the day.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, took part, and helped make it such an energetic and memorable day.

Thanks to Uptown AKL for sponsoring the event and to Waitematā Local Board and Cross St Music Festival for their support.

Photo credits - Dawid Wisniewski, Anya Vitali and Celia Ruane

22/03/2026

Te Riri O Te O Dance Group got the crowd moving on Saturday!
Thanks to everyone who came along and joined in - another great day in Basque Park!

19/03/2026

Where is Basque Park?🌴
17-23 Exmouth Street, Eden Terrace..

You can also enter the park from:
Fleet St
Diamond St
Rendall Pl
Couldrey St
And all along Norwich & MacAulay St's, Eden Terrace.

🚴‍♂️🚌🛴Getting There:
As the park is located close to main transport routes, please consider catching a bus, walking, scootering or biking.

There will be a bike rack in the park for the day - please bring locks.

For those with limited mobility, access is best via Rendall Pl and there are concrete pathways within the park.

Free Community Event
📆Saturday 21 March
🌿Basque Park 17-23 Exmouth Street, Eden Terrace
⏰11am-3pm

19/03/2026

Come and try some Basque cake down in Basque Park tomorrow...

a late addition to the food line up that's going to be popular 😍

📆Saturday 21 March
🌿Basque Park 17-23 Exmouth Street, Eden Terrace
⏰11am-3pm

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17/03/2026

📆Saturday 21 March
🌿Basque Park 17-23 Exmouth Street, Eden Terrace
⏰11am-3pm

We’re excited to welcome a fantastic lineup of independent makers and creatives to the market, bringing a range of beautiful handmade goods and unique finds.

🎼 Ana Pekepeka Studios – A special range of handcrafted jewellery, prints and musical instruments made from upcycled and natural materials.

🌿 Kawakawa by Raiha Rongoā – A whānau business sharing knowledge of kawakawa and rongoā Māori while teaching the next generation about sustainability and small business.

✨ TaoyeLab Ceramics – Handcrafted ceramics in striking black and white, alongside wood-fired pieces shaped by flame, celebrating texture, form and the natural beauty of clay.

🧢 Juan Bullion – Versatile, thoughtfully designed headwear made from breathable natural fibres, offering adjustable shade and protection.

🪡LONT. by Lontessa – Ready-to-wear clothing made from sustainable fabrics and inspired by Māori cultural heritage and traditional practices

🪢Charlotte & Co – Beautiful handcrafted lifestyle accessories.

🎗️Serious Pottery Pottery – Functional and decorative handmade ceramics.

✨ NZ Prints – Unique 3D-printed figures and colourful fidget toys designed for all ages.

Come along, meet the makers, and support small creative businesses from across Tāmaki Makaurau.

13/03/2026

📆Saturday 21 March
🌿Basque Park 17-23 Exmouth Street, Eden Terrace
⏰11am-3pm - Event timing - please note each activity for specific timings

✂️🎨 Feeling Creative??
Come on down to Basque Park next week and try out one of our FREE Workshops or activities:

Taonga Uku Pottery Workshop – 11am–3pm
Join Rah Kahi (Ngāti Paoa, Waikato/Tainui, Ngāti Apakura) for a relaxed, hands-on introduction to pottery. Tamariki and adults can learn simple hand-building techniques and shape their own small clay pieces like manu (birds), kūmara or small bowls.

Māori Weaving – 11am–3pm
Te Puāwai – Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Weaving Rōpū will share the art and meaning of Māori weaving. Learn about raranga, hear kōrero about the practice, and try your hand at creating something special

Waka Haurua Craft Kits – 11am–3pm (while kits last)
Tamariki can build and colour their own waka hourua inspired by traditional Polynesian voyaging waka. Designed by TroubleMaker and generously supplied and hosted by Bunnings Warehouse New Zealand

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Are back with their Bike Hub Queens Wharf stall. Bring your bikes and helmets along to decorate them on the day... make colourful handlebar steamers, do some bike themed colour-ins and design your dream bike 🚲

Face Painting – 12–2pm
Fairytale and Fun Faces will be there with a talented team of face painters ready to transform tamariki into their favourite characters and creatures.

Tinka Giant Bubbles– 1–2pm
The always-popular Tinka Giant Bubbles are back! Watch enormous bubbles drift through the park and join in the fun.

Thanks to Uptown AKLfor sponsoring the event
and to Waitematā Local Boardor supporting it along with Cross St Music Festival

13/03/2026

📆Saturday 21 March
🌿Basque Park 17-23 Exmouth Street, Eden Terrace
⏰11am-3pm

For the last event in the Basque Park Summer Series, we are going big with the food and drinks options.

We'll have some series favourites and some newcomers...so come hungry - there will be lots of tasty options for you to try 🍕🥗🍢🥤🥢🍲🥔

Puen Eatery & Bar - Thai food and drink, Happy eat happy time!

Pizza Kai - bringing wood-fired NY energy to every slice

Mibo - return with their super popular pastries and macha drinks

Bear_gelato - traditionally crafted, unconventionally delicious gelato, be in quick - they sold out in Feb

Taste of Rwanda - Genuine Rwandese cuisine, from Africa to you!

Catering Crew - will be bringing their gourmet fully loaded spuds to the park

Vegan Cuisine NZ - always a crowd favourite, the team will be serving up their tasty salads, spring rolls, drumsticks and more tasty goodness

Ginger's pantry - Authentic Kimchi and Gochujang and pancakes in the park

Delissa - bringing their refreshing real fruit juices and slushies

Cream Ice Cream - Popular at the Dec launch event, Cream is returning with their ice cream cones, Oreo Cookie Sandwiches and decadent chocolate-coated strawberries - don't miss out!

Atomic Coffee Roasters - come visit the caravan for all your coffee needs - hot or cold - they'll get you sorted

Event sponsored by Uptown AKL and supported by Waitematā Local Board and Cross St Music Festival

13/03/2026

📆Saturday 21 March
🌿Basque Park 17-23 Exmouth Street, Eden Terrace
⏰11am-3pm

Some new Uptown businesses will be joining us for the final Basque Park Summer Series event next Saturday.
Pop down to Basque Park and browse the stalls - this eclectic mix of local makers, creatives, and services has something for everyone to discover.

🚲Cadence Studio NZ will be doing demo's and ride pack giveaways
📷 Splendid Photo is setting up a fun photo booth with their thermal Bear cameras - come and chat with the team about cameras and prints.
🌿Naree Thai Massage will be doing 15-minute Thai Traditional deep tissue massage in the park with massage gift vouchers & wellness gifts
🏺 Eden Ceramics- Live demos, a chance to make a small handmade item, plus a selection of their gorgeous ceramics.
🦸Iron Age Comics NZ - Comics, books, toys and a fun interactive game. Come and join in!
🎨Art Studio Collective- Small artworks, and Mark Whippy will be back doing portraits (this was so popular in December!).
🌈 Poco Moto– Silke’s bringing a selection of her bright earrings and fun stickers
📍Uptown AKL- The team will be in the collective tent, ready to share updates on upcoming events and promotions in the precinct
💛I AM HOPE - Kombucha tastings, book and handmade teddy giveaways and tips on supporting youth mental health.
🎨 - will bring her beautiful original charcoal drawings and prints

Bring a friend, bring the whānau, or just bring yourself and enjoy a day in the park 💚

Thanks to Uptown AKLfor sponsoring the event
and to Waitematā Local Board for supporting it along with Cross St Music Festival

07/03/2026

Keen to try out these waka kits!

🫶Ngā mihi nui to Bunnings Warehouse New Zealand for bringing these to the last Basque Park Summer Series _Free Community Event on March 21st for a FREE crafting activity for tamariki 👧🏽👦🏼

Come along and get crafty in the park

From 11-3pm
Basque park - Exmouth St, Eden Terrace 🌿

TroubleMaker Cross St Music Festival