Pasifika Festival, one of the world’s largest celebrations of Pacific Island culture, will again transform Western Springs into a vibrant hub of music, dance, and tradition next year.
On 14 and 15 March, eight villages will host 11 Pacific Island nations for two days of live performances, dance, arts and crafts, and food. Since beginning in 1993, the festival has become a mustโattend event for many and a cornerstone festival of Auckland’s cultural landscape.
Next year’s festivalgoers can expect to see a newly designed logo which amplifies Pacific cultural pride and contemporary identity.
Coโdesigned by Tฤtaki Auckland Unlimited, which delivers the festival on behalf of Auckland Council Events, and the festival’s cultural advisors, the new logo centres on the tapa cloth, a traditional barkcloth found throughout the Pacific Islands. Known by many names across the Pacific, tapa is used for many purposes including mats, clothing and hats, and for Pacific peoples living in Aotearoa, it is a connection to family, culture, and home islands. Each of the squares that make up the logo is a unique tapa design from the Pacific Island nations represented at the festival.
“Pasifika is more than an event โ it’s a celebration of identity, heritage, and community,” says Jep Savali, Group Manager for Tฤtaki Auckland Unlimited, an Auckland Councilโcontrolled organisation. “We worked closely with our cultural advisors from all 11 represented nations to create a logo that truly honours the diversity of the Pacific Islands.”
“The logo has genuine depth of meaning and representation, showcasing all Pacific identities, connecting to the past but also to the future as demonstrated by the thriving Pacific communities who live in Aotearoa. Whether you’re a firstโtime visitor or a returning festivalgoer, Pasifika Festival 2026 promises something for everyone.”
Pasifika Festival 2026
Dates: 14 and 15 March 2026
Times: Saturday, 14 March: 9amโ6pm; Sunday, 15 March: 12pmโ6pm
Location: Western Springs Lakeside Park, Western Springs, Auckland
Admission: Free entry
For more information visit: aucklandnz.com/pasifika
Pasifika Festival is an all ages, alcoholโfree, familyโfriendly event supported by Auckland Council Events.