Summer of Colour at Auckland Viaduct

2015 sees new life breeze through Auckland’s Viaduct (Harbour) with the launch of Summer of Colour, bringing a vast and vibrant array of creative social activities, events and entertainment to the (area). Launching on Wednesday 18 February, Summer of Colour creates opportunities for Aucklanders and beyond to connect with the waterfront in fun and varied ways.

Fusing the energising colour and sophistication of the Viaduct, Summer of Colour brings a range of family-friendly daytime and evening activities every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

SUMMER OF COLOUR LUNCHTIME SERIES

For the ideal midweek break, visit Viaduct Corner (117 Customs Street) every Wednesday between 11.30am and 2.30pm from February 18 for the Summer of Colour Lunchtime Series, offering tasty food trucks, live music, exhibitions and entertainment. This weekly occurrence is the perfect chance meet a mate or a colleague (or bring the family to town), park up on the outdoor furniture and enjoy some rest and chilled-out recreation - bringing a genuine lift to your midweek.

It all kicks off on 18 February, with food and beverage stalls, giant games of Jenga and Connect 4, and chilled lunchtime entertainment from DJ Hudge. Auckland Transport are also available to celebrate Bike Wise Month, with a free bike mechanic offering cyclists a free cycle safety check, tips and advice on looking after your bike ensuring it is 'good to go'.

The following Wednesday 25 February, Summer of Colour Lunchtime Series return to Viaduct Corner with food, beverages and entertainment for your lunch break. As BikeWise Month continues, Auckland Transport’s mechanic is back on site, with entertainment from DJ Tido.

Every Wednesday that follows sees the Viaduct Corner become the ideal lunchbreak destination between 11.30 and 2.30, complete with food, beats from smooth local DJs and stylised outdoor furniture.

SUMMER OF COLOUR CLUBHOUSE

The Summer of Colour Clubhouse brings a special series of colourful innovative creative challenges and entertainment to the Viaduct. Catered specifically to young minds, the Clubhouse is a unique chance for parents and children to make new friends, explore and learn together.

Every Saturday from February 21, between the hours of 12noon and 4pm, the Clubhouse will bring a range of awesome water-themed LEGO® activities to the Viaduct. Capturing the interest of kids and families from all over the city for hours, this is a weekly occurrence perfect for channelling kids’ creative energy into social, problem-solving play. The Clubhouse also provides a range of free supervised, directed workshops sessions, in a safe, positive and creative urban setting. Food vendors will be on site for when hunger gets the better of the games!

Saturday February 21 kicks off the first of the Children’s LEGO® Challenges, with a special ‘Sea Creature’ theme. Simply ‘drop-in and create’ between the hours of 12noon – 4pm with your kids aged 5-12 years. Each entry will be recorded and two Player of the Day Certificates and prizes will be allocated, thanks to LEGO® and Kelly Tarlton’s.
SUMMER OF COLOUR NIGHT TALES

The Summer of Colour Night Tales are a series of boutique curated markets, in operation every Saturday and Sunday from 6pm at Viaduct Corner. Visitors can indulge in an array of local food vendors and free scheduled entertainment for families, friends, workmates and visitors to Auckland City.

SUMMER OF COLOUR NIGHT TALES: CHINESE NEW YEAR ORIENTAL MARKETS

The first Night Tales for the Summer of Colour 2015 season kicks off with something very special, and a little early to boot.

On Saturday 21 February, in celebration of Chinese New Year, Summer of Colour Night Tales presents a special Noodle Market running across four summer nights (Saturday to Sunday 22 February) between the hours of 6 and 10pm.

With all the colour, sounds and smells of an Asian market, this family friendly market will boast an array of food and drink stalls proffering delicacies from all of Asia, including Johney's Dumpling House (all the way from Tauranga), Yummy Thai, Viet Sandwich, and Judge Bao. The Noodle Market will feature vibrant light installations, colourful and intimate seating areas, cultural performances and live entertainment.

On Saturday 21 February, Viaduct Corner will offer up a performance from the E-PAC Lion Dance team and the Beijing Opera, and beats from local DJ Chris Cox. Drawing on the traditional dance developed during the Manchu dynasty when martial arts were forbidden in China, the E-PAC Lion Dance group share the colourful culture of China through dance.

The weekend wraps up in majestic style again with E-PAC Lion Dance team, along with traditional Chinese folk dance -- styles passed down among the many minority ethnic groups within China, as well as the popular styles of the majority Han ethnicity, like the Yang Ge, ribbon, and handkerchief dances. The evening’s beats are provided by smooth local DJ Isaac Aesili.

Watch this space, as Summer of Colour brightens up your summer in Auckland’s Viaduct Corner.

SUMMER OF COLOUR: VIADUCT HARBOUR
PROGRAMME

Wed 18 Feb
Summer of Colour Lunchtime Series
11.30am - 2.30pm
Food & Beverage Stalls, Games
Entertainment: DJ – Hudge
AT BikeWise Month Activations: Free bike mechanic

Sat 21 Feb
Summer of Colour Clubhouse
12pm - 4pm
Food & Beverage Stalls
Children’s Lego Challenge

Summer of Colour Night Tales
Chinese New Year Oriental Market
6pm - 10pm
Food & Beverage Stalls
Entertainment: Lion Dance Team, Beijing Opera
DJ – Chris Cox

Sun 22 Feb
Summer of Colour Night Tales
Chinese New Year Oriental Market
6pm - 10pm
Food & Beverage Stalls
Entertainment:
Lion Dance Team
Chinese Folk Dance (Live)
DJ – Isaac Aesili

Wed 25 Feb
Summer of Colour Lunchtime Series
11.30 - 12.30
Food & Beverage Stalls, Games
Entertainment: DJ – Tido
AT BikeWise Month Activations: Free bike mechanic

Sat 28 Feb
Summer of Colour Clubhouse
12pm - 4pm
Children’s Lego Challenge
Food & Beverage Stalls

Summer of Colour Night Tales
6pm - 9pm
Food & Beverage Stalls
Entertainment:
DJ – Kina Cuts

Food & Beverage Stalls
Entertainment:DJ - Bobby Brazuka

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