KARANGAHAPE ROAD LAUNCHES FAM: A NEW STREETWIDE FESTIVAL OF EVERYTHING FOOD, ARTS, AND MUSIC

Karangahape Road Comes Alive with FAM – Food. Art. Music.
A Bold New Event Takes Over the Street on May 3 // 12- 6pm
 
Auckland, Aotearoa – Get ready for a full-sensory takeover of Karangahape Road as FAM — Food. Art. Music. — launches its first edition on Saturday 3 May, from 12PM to 6PM. This bold new event will transform the iconic street into a pulsing celebration of Aotearoa’s finest music, food, fashion, and creativity.

From Open Café all the way to Symonds Street, Karangahape Road will become a stage for the city’s most electric talents. Curated by music tastemaker Matthew Crawley, the first FAM edition features three main stages with a stacked lineup including Love Square, Bloodbags, The Ideas, and the genre-blending brilliance of Ersha Island 二沙岛, with even more acts to be revealed.

But the music is just the beginning.

Expect dazzling performances and immersive experiences for all ages:

  • Flying Out Records DJs spinning crowd-pleasing sets

  • The iconic Kita Mean Drag Queen

  • SMALL RAVE Tamariki Marching band – a hands-on musical experience for tamariki

  • FAM JAM & Sausage Sizzle at Plane Janes for the groove (and grub) lovers

  • A new collection launch party at The Keep

  • Celestial Markets bringing local makers, artists, and vendors to the streets

FAM is more than a festival – it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and connection in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. Whether you're there for the beats, the bites, or the bold performances, there's something for everyone.
 

https://www.karangahaperoad.com/FAM


Don't miss the first-ever FAM
Launches Saturday 3 May
12PM – 6PM
Free to attend

Proudly supported by Karangahape Business Association, Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.

Michelle Lafferty