Karangahape Road Launches Fam: A New Streetwide Festival Of Everything Food, Arts, And Music

Auckland, Aotearoa – Get ready for a full-sensory takeover of Karangahape Road as FAM — Food. Art. Music. — launches its first edition on Saturday 3 May, from 12PM to 6PM. This bold new event will transform the iconic street into a pulsing celebration of Aotearoa’s finest music, food, fashion, and creativity.

From Open Café all the way to Symonds Street, Karangahape Road will become a stage for the city’s most electric talents. Curated by music tastemaker Matthew Crawley, the first FAM edition features three main stages with a stacked lineup including Love Square, Bloodbags, The Ideas, and the genre-blending brilliance of Ersha Island , with even more acts to be revealed.

But the music is just the beginning.

Expect dazzling performances and immersive experiences for all ages:

• Flying Out Records DJs spinning crowd-pleasing sets
• The iconic Kita Mean Drag Queen
• SMALL RAVE Tamariki Marching band – a hands-on musical experience for tamariki
• FAM JAM & Sausage Sizzle at Plane Janes for the groove (and grub) lovers
• A new collection launch party at The Keep
• Celestial Markets bringing local makers, artists, and vendors to the streets

FAM is more than a festival – it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and connection in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. Whether you're there for the beats, the bites, or the bold performances, there's something for everyone.

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