Auckland Art Gallery | Open Late

Schedule

Thu Jun 18 2026 at 05:30 pm to 09:30 pm

Location

Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland, New Zealand 1010 | Auckland, AU

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Join us for Open Late at the Gallery, our after-dark series where art, music, performance, food and creative surprises collide.
To celebrate 'Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now', we’re hosting an unmissable evening with local and international artists and performers bringing the show to life through poetry, movement, music and more.
During the event, enjoy special late-night access to 'Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now', with evening ticket pricing of $20 for adults and $15 for concession visitors.
Entry to Open Late is free and free exhibition spaces in the Gallery will be open.
Tickets must be purchased separately to visit 'Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now' and the talks and performances within the exhibition space. Purchase tickets online and special Open Late pricing will be automatically applied at cart, or grab a ticket at the Gallery on the night.
What to expect
Expect poetry readings from Jiaqiao Liu and Zephyr Zhang and contemporary performance from artist Xin Ji and painter Tony Guo’s SPACE DRAG, curated specially for 'Forever Tomorrow'.
Enjoy live music and beats from Ersha Island 二沙岛, Raging Flowers and DJ EDYONTHEBEAT plus food and drinks from local favourites Sumthin Dumplin and Lucky Mate.
Visit our website for the full line-up of the night.
Open Lates are proudly supported by Auckland Council and the City Centre Targeted Rate.
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Where is it happening?

Corner Kitchener and Wellesley Streets, Auckland, New Zealand 1010, New Zealand

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