2022 Highlights
Our 2022 Festival marked 70 years of diplomatic relations with Japan with a special Tea Ceremony for 70 VIP guests. Our guest of honour, Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, officially opened the Festival.
The theme chosen for 2022 was Japan’s Tanabata Festival (also known as the Star Festival) and Matariki. Visitors were invited to take part in the Tanabata tradition of writing their wishes on strips of paper and tying them to the bamboo trees dotted around the TSB Arena.
Public transport will be the best way to get to Michael Fowler Centre.There are plenty of bike parks available around the venue.
Lombard Parking is only cross the road from Michael Fowler Centre costing $3.00 for 30mins. You can stay for maximum of 12 hours for $15.00.
There is street parking near the venue at $3 an hour for a maximum of 3 hours.
There are no carparks allocated for exhibitors/vendors at the venue. Loading zone will be open to exhibitors pre-post festival but we suggest you park at Victoria Street parking if you wish to park your car for a whole day.
Saturday, 14th September 2024.
This website should include all the information you need as well as Facebook page.
List of vendors, performers lineups and other detailed information will be released closer to the date.
We are looking for volunteers to help deliver the 2024 event - please click here to register your interest. Applications close on 10th August.
Your safety is the most important to us. We will always follow the government’s recommendations and rules and deliver the safest environment so that you and your whānau can enjoy the festival.
In any cases of changes, the Trust will release the updates as early as possible especially to the registered vendors / performers, as well as on the social media platforms.
Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to receive any updates.
Yes, The Michael Fowler Centre has eight accessible spaces and eight companion seats located in the stalls on the ground floor of the venue.
However, the venue can be quite full and crowded. To ensure you have the best experience possible, please approach one of our friendly volunteers for assistance.
As much as we love your furry friends, animals other than service dogs are not permitted. Please be mindful of the flashing lights and loud music on the stage as well.
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