How much: free
www.aucklandbuskersfestival.co.nz
Auckland Folk Festival
The 39th annual festival hosts artists from NZ, Australia, Britain and the US.
Where: Kumeu Showgrounds
When: Jan 27-30
How much: Under-10 free; 10-15 $5; Adults $110 for weekend (or $15-$60 evening or day ticket)
www.aucklandfolkfestival.co.nz
Auckland Seafood Festival
This is the Festival's sixth year and it's also a charity fundraiser. As well as the food, there is live music and other acts, cooking classes and a seafood shop selling cookbooks and other merchandise.
Where: Wynyard Quarter
When: January 28-30
How much: $20, children under-13 free
aucklandseafoodfestival.co.nz
Ports of Auckland Public Tours
An opportunity to see how the port works - strikes aside, that is. Hop on a free 40-minute ferry / port tour.
Where: Fullers Ferry Terminal, Pier 4
When: Sat, January 28 and Sun, January 29: 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm; Mon, 30th January: 2pm and 4pm (but check-in 30 minutes before)
How much: free, bookings required.
Ph 0800 360 3472 or see www.360discovery.co.nz
Storytelling
Narrator Pita Turei will tell stories about the history and formation of Auckland and its famous sites.
Where: Auckland War Memorial Museum, Pictorial Gallery
When: January 28-30, 11am and 1pm
How much: $5, bookings on the website
www.aucklandmuseum.com
Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta
The 172nd Anniversary Day regatta, the world's largest regatta, will feature historical and modern vessels.
Where: Viewing points: Bastion Point, North Head, East Coast Bays, Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Princes Wharf, Wynyard Quarter
When: 10am, January 30
How much: Free to watch, $15-$25 if you want to take part in the race
www.regatta.org.nz
Auckland Anniversary Day Cruise
Watch the regatta on a Fullers harbour cruise. Drinks and food sold on board.
Where: Fullers Ferry Terminal
When: 9.30am-12.30pm, January 30
How much: Child: $24.50, Adult: $48, Senior: $41 (book online or 367 9111)
www.fullers.co.nz
Mission Bay Art and Craft Market
Where: Selwyn Domain, Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay
When: 10am-4pm, January 30
How much: free
See events at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
St. Jerome's Laneway Festival
Laneway music festival's performers include Feist, M83, Gotye, Washed Out, playing on three stages, next to food stalls and art installations.
Where: Silo Park, Wynyard Quarter
When: noon-11pm, January 30
How much: $127
auckland.lanewayfestival.com.au