After Dark: Matariki
Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki mā Puanga, mā tētahi pō puoro, mā te kōrero pūrākau, mā te mātauranga, mā ngā awheawhe, me te kai.
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Celebrate the rising of Matariki and Puanga, with an evening of music, storytelling, mātauranga, workshops and kai.
Fri 13 Jun 2025, 7.30–11.00pm
Various spaces on Level 4
Free entry, exhibitions will be closed
Whether you look to the stars of Matariki or Puanga, or know the whetū by other names, join us to celebrate at Te Papa with an evening of live music, talks, hands-on activities, and kai.
Kanikani the night away with Sianne, MĀ, and Mr Meaty Boy.
Make your own whetū brooch with uku artist Stevei Houkāmau. Later, these will be fired in our kiln for you to collect and keep!
Recharge your wairua with Te Whare o Rongo.
Hear kōrero about waka, mussels, and whetū-related collection highlights with Te Papa curators and special guest speakers.
Be among the first to see our new display of two landmark artworks – Black Phoenix by Ralph Hotere and Ngā Morehu by Shona Rapira-Davies – introduced by Te Papa curator Isaac Te Awa. This exhibition will open to the public the following day.
Explore Mānawatia a Matariki, relax with some Māori Mermaid colouring in, play kemu with friends, or chat around the fire with a cup of kawakawa tea.
A full schedule will be released closer to the event.
Matariki After Dark, 2024. Photo by Neil Price. Te Papa (245675)
