FAM: Food. Art. Market – Celebrates Music Month On Karangahape Road

FAM returns to Karangahape Road on Saturday 16 May, landing right in the heart of the month with a special Music Month edition.Each month, FAM brings together local makers, street food, vintage finds and creative energy, activating the precinct and inviting people to spend time on one of Auckland’s most vibrant streets.

This May, the programme leans into sound — with live music, DJs and performances popping up across Beresford Square, Pitt Street and beyond.

At the centre, Beresford Square will host a live band alongside the market’s core lineup of makers, artists and food vendors. Just around the corner, Pitt Street comes alive with stalls and vintage activations, including Crushes, who will take over the corner with their famous clothes swap! But also inviting a lineup of vintage legends such as Silly Billy vintage, Thrift Scores, stylist Estelle Schuler and more!

For the first time, FAM expands into Hopetoun Alpha Courtyard, introducing a dedicated food truck zone. Expect a lineup of crowd favourites including Growing Donuts, Ice Cream Social, Sagrado Cantina Tacos, Lollo’s Roman-style pizza and French Kiss Crêpes — adding a new layer to the day’s offering. No.7 is also joining the festivities and will open from 10am, welcoming you with coffee, fresh baking including the best cookies, and new energy to the strip.

Adding to the mix, Coco’s Cantina returns with Coco’s Market from 11am to 3pm, with DJ Caroline Casta on the decks and a lively, social atmosphere spilling onto the street.

Music runs throughout the precinct, with DJs and live performances across multiple locations. Highlights include DJ set at Hopetoun Alpha, a live performance from Sophie Aston at Beresford Square outside Flying Out, and Nel Amore Acoustic Set outside Cosmic Corner 

SMALL RAVE Kids Corner returns at Beresford Square with Kids Mini Mix Lab – a playful space to try electronic instruments. No experience needed!

A hands-on DIY live music experience for tamariki, inviting younger audiences to get involved in the day’s creative energy. In collaboration with ‘Dance your Sillies Out’ and The Audio Foundation.
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/05/dance-your-sillies-out/

Art Exhibitions across the precinct with:

Andrea du Chatenier at Anna Miles Gallery
Selina Ershadi at Artspace Aotearoa
Ralph Paine at Charles Ninow
Luke Willis Thompson at Coastal Signs
Rufus Knight Et al. at Lett Thomas
Simon Attwooll, Harry Culy, Simon Endres, Kristen Roberts at Melanie Roger Gallery
Brittany Walker Smith at RM
And more!

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