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STOP THE MISINFORMATION We're hearing it again, so let's make this crystal clear.👀 FUNFEST IS FREE.👈 Not discounted. Not subsidised. Not "buy tickets at the gate." FREE. FREE. FREE. FREE ! ✅ FREE Entry ✅ FREE Parking ✅ FREE Thrill Rides ✅ FREE Kids' Rides ✅ FREE Family Rides ✅ FREE Entertainment ✅ FREE Face Painting And yes, you're welcome to bring your own food and drinks. For more than 20 years, Funfest has been creating amazing family experiences, including over a

FUNFEST 2027: MASSIVE NEW SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Funfest 2027 is celebrating 10 years — and we’re opening the gates for non‑food stallholders who want to stand in front of 60,000+ Aucklanders at Aotearoa’s biggest free summer festival. ​ This year we’re introducing the Funfest Wellness Zone — a calm, supportive space designed for parents, caregivers, support workers, and whānau. A place to rest, breathe, and connect. 💚 ​ If your organisation supports whānau wellbeing, disability services, community development, hauora, edu

Funfest 2027 is celebrating 10 years — and we’re opening the gates for non‑food stallholders who want to be part of Auckland’s biggest summer festival. Across four massive days, more than 60,000+ Aucklanders will roll through Funfest. If you want visibility, foot traffic, and genuine community engagement, this is your moment. This is your chance to: Showcase your brand to thousands of families Connect with a true cross‑section of Tāmaki Makaurau Be part of a high‑trust, wh

THE FUNFEST 2027 OFFICIAL TRAILER IS HERE! AOTEAROA !… we are back and bigger than ever. A decade of Funfest energy, whānau vibes, massive rides, kai, giveaways — all packed into one epic trailer. Free rides, Free parking, Free entry#FUNFEST2027 January 14–17, 2027 4 FREE SUMMER DAYS Due Drop Events Centre, 77O Great South Road Manukau NEW TIME 10am to 6pm DAILY Hit play. Feel the buzz. Tag your crew and lock it in — Funfest is taking over AUCKLAND this summer, featuring the

FUNFEST FANS… OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BEGINS NOW WATCH OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION VIDEO + GET READY FOR FUNFEST 2027! Kia ora FunFesters! This year marks a massive milestone — 10 years of Funfest in South Auckland, and we’re kicking off the celebrations with something special. Our 10th Anniversary Celebration Video is now live! For the first time ever, we’re sharing the story of Funfest — Where our event began... When we came to South Auckland... How we grew

FUNFEST 2027 IS OFFICIALLY A GO — CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN SOUTH AUCKLAND! Whānau, every June we drop one message — the one that tells you we’re locked in, gearing up, and getting ready to bring the heat back to Manukau. And today… that moment has arrived. For 10 incredible years, Funfest has been your summer tradition. A place for our tamariki. A place for our whānau. A place built by community, for community. And in 2027, we’re honouring that decade with our biggest celebrat

Funfest 2026 is coming in HOT. This year we’re tapping into that FE!N‑level intensity — big hype, big chaos, and all the fun for the whānau. If you know the vibe of this track, you already know the kind of energy we’re bringing to the stage. Feel the inspiration here: 🔗 Travis Scott – FE!N on Spotify And make sure you hit the stage for our dance competitions — when we drop this vibe , that’s your moment to go wild on the dance floor and win free stuff . Get ready. Get loud

MC Hadz. MC Big D. DJ Jarm. This powerhouse trio will be bringing the hype and the Funfest magic — making sure you have the best, most fun time on stage all festival long. 🎧 DJ Jarm spinning Old Skool, Hip Hop & RnB 🎤 MC Big D bringing the iconic Funfest voice ⭐ MC Hadz bringing the energy straight from Flava Drive 🗓️ Jan 15–18, 2026 ⏰ 9AM–5PM daily 📍 Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau ✅ Free Entry 🎢 Free Rides 🅿️ Free Parking 💛 Powered by Tip Top, Matsons Ship

K‑pop fans, this is YOUR moment.\ Every day at midday, you and your mates can jump on stage and form your very own Funfest K‑POP Group. Will you bring the power of HUNTRIX or unleash the swagger of the SAJA BOYS ? Sing your favourite tracks from K‑Pop Demon Hunters, bring the choreography, bring the attitude, and bring the FUNFEST energy. Everybody who sings wins — but the group that delivers the best performance of the day walks away with a MEGA PRIZE. Grab your crew. Pick

Aotearoa… we made it! As the final hours of 2025 fade, we’re stepping boldly into a brand‑new year — with the same heart, the same whānau spirit, and even bigger Funfest magic. 2026 is calling… and we’re answering loud. In just two weeks, the gates open for four massive FREE days of rides, kai, music, LEGO® magic, careers inspiration, and community celebration. FUNFEST 2026 Jan 15–18, 2026 9AM–5PM daily Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau Free Entry • Free Parking • Free Ri

LET'S GET THE PARTY STARTED EARLY - TURN IT UP ! We’re counting down the final moments of 2025… and we’re not easing into 2026 — we’re blasting into it. THE FUNFEST 2026 OFFICIAL TRAILER 2 HAS JUST DROPPED! Fresh. Electric. Full of that New Year magic. Start your 2026 hype right now — the journey begins tonight. AND… we’re welcoming brand‑new sponsors and supporters into our Funfest whānau like Auckland Council and ISpyNits! Your aroha helps keep this iconic community event

A Christmas Gift for Our Funfest Facebook Whānau! Tonight, we’re unwrapping something truly special — a first look at a brand‑new book franchise universe created right here in Aotearoa. Introducing the official TEASER for The Cloak of Ranginui — created and written by Funfest’s own MC Big D (Doug Te Moni) , one of our leaders, generals, and long‑time pillars of the kaupapa. _______________________ Set in the year 2137, The Cloak of Ranginui : Episode 1, follows siblings Nik

YES — YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN KAI TO FUNFEST! Pack a picnic, bring your homemade favorites, and enjoy the day with your whānau — just adhere to the following key rules: NO GLASS NO STEEL CUTLERY NO COMMERCIAL FOOD ALL BAGS WILL BE CHECKED — a quick, friendly safety check to ensure everyone's safety Jan 15–18, 2026 | 9AM–5PM daily Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau (770 Great South Road) Free Entry • Free Rides • Free Parking Other Entry Rules: No alcohol, smoking, pets, or gan

For 21 years, Funfest has united families and communities for four unforgettable days filled with free rides, entertainment, food, and summer enjoyment. What started as a small outdoor event at Alexandra Park has transformed into one of Aotearoa's largest free family festivals — a celebration of unity, joy, and community spirit. In 2017, Funfest outgrew its original venue and relocated to the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau , expanding into a world-class experience with bot

Discover your new go-to source for updates, behind-the-scenes insights, safety discussions, and all things leading up to Funfest 2026 — happening from January 15–18 at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau. Enjoy FREE rides FREE entry FREE parking FREE family entertainment throughout the week Keep informed at the Funfest News Hub funfest.co.nz/news #Funfest2026 #FunfestNewsHub #Jan15to18 #DueDropEventsCentre #Manukau #WhānauTime #FreeForTheWhānau #CommunityFir

OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK RELEASE Funfest 2026 now has its own sound — and it’s all about the vibe. We’re excited to present “Vibrations” by Jane & The Boy as the official theme song for Funfest 2026. It’s lively, bold, and full of energy — the ideal anthem for four memorable days of family-first fun. You can listen to it on the newly released Funfest 2026 trailer — or stream it anytime on Spotify: Listen to “Vibrations” on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/15bLulDLE

Soul Purpose Trio perform Live at Funfest 2026 SOUL PURPOSE TRIO — featuring Molee, Stella, and Tommy — will deliver soulful R&B, smooth soul, and Top 40 hits to wrap up the weekend with flair. Catch SOUL PURPOSE TRIO live on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at 3 PM at the Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau. Enjoy FREE ENTRY, FREE PARKING, and FREE RIDES. From January 15–18 (9 AM–5 PM daily), the stage will feature: Live music to energize the crowd High-energy karaoke battles Prize

The countdown has begun! We've just unveiled Trailer 2 for Funfest 2026 , filled with the sights, sounds, and summer magic awaiting you when we open the gates from Jan 15–18 at the Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau 🎡🎶🌞 With FREE rides, FREE entry, FREE parking, and FREE family entertainment throughout the week, this trailer brings the vibe to life. Whether you're coming for the kai, the carnival, the concerts, or the kaupapa, this is your sneak peek into the biggest whāna

Wiri Licensing Trust FUNFEST IS ON – RAIN OR SHINE! All our outdoor attractions run rain or shine — so check the latest weather forecast before you come and dress for the conditions. PLUS don’t forget we’ve got heaps of indoor attractions too: Tūhono South Auckland Careers Expo Funfest Prize Stage Free entertainment Creative showcases & so much more! Free Entry • Free Rides • Free Parking Jan 15–18, 2026 | 9AM–5PM daily Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau Powered by Tip