Dates and times
Fri, Jul 10 - 6:00pm
Venue
The PumpHouse Amphitheatre
Prices
Choose Your Price!
Tickets are "Choose Your Price" from $5.00 - $45.00. Each Matariki star has a different price attached to it, and you can choose whichever price you'd like to pay!
Tupuānuku: Associated with food grown in the ground. $5.00
Waitī: Associated with fresh water and food from rivers and lakes. $10.00
Waitā: Associated with the ocean and seafood. $15.00
Tupuārangi: Associated with food from above, such as birds. $20.00
Waipuna-ā-rangi: Connected to rain and water from the sky. $25.00
Ururangi: Connected to the winds. $30.00
Pōhutukawa: Connects to those who have passed away. $35.00
Hiwa-i-te-rangi: Connected to dreams and aspirations. $40.00
Matariki: The mother star, signifying reflection, hope, and connection. $45.00
Additional fees
| Card Processing Fee | 2.5% |
How to get tickets
Buy tickets online now from The PumpHouse Theatre box office:
About
Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai rā, you are warmly invited to gather with our community beneath the Matariki stars, and share in an evening of waiata, warmth, and connection.
Together, we’ll raise our voices in waiata that honour this special time of year: remembering those who have passed, celebrating the present, and looking ahead with hope for the year to come.
With gentle live music, soft starlit ambience, and a cosy outdoor hōtoke setting, this is a space to slow down, reflect, and connect. All are welcome, kāore he wheako e hiahiatia ana, just bring your voice and your whānau. We will provide waiata/songbooks with the words, and our MC Hōrano Henare will teach you about the waiata.
Throughout the evening, you’ll be treated to light, heartfelt kōrero, shared laughter, and moments of stillness. After the singing, stay for a kai and moment to connect with your community.
The theme for Matariki 2026 is “Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone”. The theme focuses on inclusion, unity, and bringing people together to celebrate, reflecting Tāmaki Makaurau’s role as a meeting place, or “mooring,” for waka and people.
SHOW INFORMATION
Runtime
Approx. 50 minutes, no interval
Age Recommendation
Suitable for all ages
Pricing
Tickets are “Choose Your Price” from $5.00 – $45.00. Each Matariki star has a different price attached to it, and you can choose whichever price you’d like to pay!
Seating
This performance is in The PumpHouse Outdoor Amphitheatre, and is general admission. Please ensure you come dressed for the elements! You may like to bring a blanket, and a cushion to sit on.
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