NZ Music Month Queens Wharf Village

01/05/2026 - 31/05/2026
12am - 12am

City Centre
Placemaking Activities
Urban regeneration

Queens Wharf Village
Quay Street
City Centre
Auckland

Celebrate NZ Music Month on Queens Wharf with a mixtape of choice.

A 100% homegrown line‑up of DJs and intimate live sets in a relaxed waterfront setting.

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From Tuesday to Friday lunchtimes, enjoy a curated soundtrack from local DJs - bringing the perfect sonic backdrop to your lunch break. As the sun sets, stick around for our evening sessions featuring live sets with a splash of DJ and and a touch of karaoke.

Free. Family friendly.  

Haere mai e hoa mā!

Lunchtime DJs, Tuesday to Friday (12pm – 2pm)

Tuesdays: Matt Crawley

Wednesdays: Rose Alice

Thursdays: Sandy Mill

Fridays: Stinky Jim

Thursday evening DJs (5pm – 7pm)

Māori HiFi DJs (Grant's and TDK)

Settle in for early evening vibes and grab dinner from the Queens Wharf container village.

Friday evening DJs and live sets (5pm – 8pm)

May 1 - J Hu$tle

A rising hip-hop artist from Auckland with a unique sound that blends old-school beats with modern flow, J Hu$tle was surrounded by music from a young age. Inspired by the likes of Savage & POETIK, J Hu$tle began writing and recording his own music at the age of 12.

May 8 - Queen2Queen

A powerhouse female rap duo straight out of Ōtara & Manurewa, Queen2Queen was formed at Passion2Profession in 2023. Since then, Jasy & Eyez have been rocking stages with amped-up sounds that fuse raw energy and unapologetic storytelling.

Representing the next wave of aspiring female hip-hop artists, Queen2Queen is more than a duo — they’re a movement: bold, fearless, and unafraid to break barriers for women in rap.

May 15 - Sweet & Irie

Sweet & Irie was officially formed in 2005 when Ed Ru was inspired after seeing Toots and the Maytals perform live. They have performed at major festivals, such as Raggamuffin, touring both nationally and internationally. Sweet & Irie's music is characterized by its positive and uplifting messages about love, unity, and positivity. 

May 22 - Kapo

Hailing from Te Taitokerau in Muriwhenua, 18-year-old Kapowairua Waitai is the lead singer of Papas Pack. Known for songs like Muriwhenua and Kōtiro Māori, she blends te reo Māori with a fresh, modern sound. With a strong connection to his roots, she’s an aspiring artist aiming to share Māori music with the world in a way that’s never been heard before.

May 29 - Queens Wharf Karaoke

Hazaduz is a dynamic Auckland-based entertainer, DJ, and karaoke host known for high-energy nights and crowd engagement, blending live song-leading with party vibes.