Karangahape Road Launches FAM: A New Streetwide Festival Of Everything Food, Arts, And Music
Karangahape Road Comes Alive with FAM – Food. Art. Music.
A Bold New Event Takes Over the Street on May 3 // 12- 6pm
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 二沙岛, 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.
Don’t miss the first-ever FAM
Launches Saturday 3 May
12PM – 6PM
Free to attend
Proudly supported by Karangahape Business Association, Auckland Council and the city centre targeted rate.
