Auckland Live’s Summer in the Square

There’s an incredible line-up of music, film, and interactive experiences coming up over the next two weeks at Auckland Live’s Summer in the Square – the free inner-city festival providing something for everyone in Aotea Square, all summer long!

MurMur
Created by Montréal’s HUB Studio, this quirky interactive experience for all-ages is now up on the Digital Stage.
Meet the gentle giant from Canada who travels the world with his tin can telephone, and pick up the other end of the phone to have a conversation with this delightful character
Until December 18

Matthew Crawley

MUSIC IN THE SQUARE: Curated by Matthew Crawley
All performing free, an eclectic range of musical acts will be playing beside the BOX container bar, the perfect accompaniment to a frosé or ice-cold cider.

Thu 12 Dec
All Together Now! Singing Club: 5pm – 7pm, SING-A-LONG

Fri 13 Dec
Tibor: 5pm – 6pm, FUNK / ALTERNATIVE
Audrey’s Dance: 6pm – 7pm, SYNTH POP

Sat 14 Dec
DJs Miss Dom + Vintage Vamp: 4pm – 6pm, DJ | 1960s | SOUL | FUNK
Mema Wilda: 6pm – 7pm, PSYCHEDELIC FOLK
Levi Lights on Project: 7pm – 8pm, POP | ROCK | FOLK

Girls Rock Aotearoa

Sun 15 Dec
Girls Rock Camp Showcase: 12pm – 4pm, INDIE | ALTERNATIVE | ROCK

Thu 19 Dec
Northern Ranges Philharmonic Society: 5pm – 6pm, EXPERIMENTAL | ELECTRONIC
Cave Circles plays DJ Oboe with guests: 6pm – 7pm, EXPERIMENTAL | ELECTRONIC

FILMS IN THE SQUARE

Wings of Desire. Wim Wenders 1986/87

Proudly part of Tāmaki Makaurau’s outdoor cinema line-up this summer, Aotea Square is showcasing free films for the first time ever on the Auckland Live Digital Stage!
Beanbags and deck chairs are all set up for your comfort, so settle in to enjoy those beautiful Auckland evenings with a curated selection of festival offerings right in the heart of town.

Thu 12 Dec: A Collection of NZ Shorts (Show Me Shorts)
Genre: SHORT FILMS
Rated: PG, contains offensive language and some scenes may scare very young children

Tony the Tiny Pony
Love Bytes
Sail Away
Turtlebank Hustler
Elder Birdsong
The World in Your Window
Sybil’s Psychic Hotline
Possum
Spring Jam

Sun 15 Dec: Dancing in Jaffa (Doc Edge), 4pm
Genre: DOCUMENTARY
Not rated: some material may not be suitable for young children. Parental guidance is advised)

Thu 19 Dec: Wings of Desire (NZIFF), 7pm
Genre: DRAMA
Rated: PG, Coarse language