Auckland Wooden Boat Festival 2026

Schedule

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 am to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | Auckland, AU

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The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival sails back into the city from 13–15 March 2026 as part of Moana Auckland – New Zealand’s Ocean Festival!
Celebrate the beauty, craftsmanship, and spirit of maritime heritage. Spread across four iconic waterfront venues – the Viaduct Events Centre, Jellicoe Harbour, the New Zealand Maritime Museum and the historic Percy Vos Heritage Boat Shed – the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival offers something for everyone. From beautifully restored classics to family friendly activities and live demonstrations, it’s a weekend-long celebration of our seafaring spirit, and it’s all free to enjoy.
Festival hours:
Friday 13th March 4pm - 8pm
Saturday 14th March 10am - 5pm
Sunday 15th March 10am - 5pm
(subject to change)
Stay up to date at: www.aucklandwoodenboatfestival.co.nz
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