Explore Southeast Asia up close, all in one place.

Southeast Asia Festival

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NZ’s blockbuster Southeast Asia Festival is back and bigger in 2026!

Show Dates:

AUCKLAND: 28th March 2026 (10am-6pm) – Auckland Showgrounds (Supported by Auckland City Council)

Philippine Independence Day (Largest Filipino Business Expo) 6th June 2026 (10am-6pm) – Auckland Showgrounds

WAIKATO: 15th August 2026 (10am-5pm) – Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton

SOUTH ISLAND: 5th September 2026 (10am-6pm) – Christchurch

The Auckland Asia Festival – 10th & 11th October 2026 (10am-6pm) – Auckland Showgrounds

WELLINGTON: 5th Dec 2025 (11am-5pm) – TSB Arena, Wellington (Supported by Wellington City Council)

Experience the wonder and diversity of Southeast Asia through music, dance, cuisine, and more at the 2026 festival.

Heritage Food Festival
TRAVEL GALORE
Cultural Theatre

Business Pavilions
Interactive Activities
Real Estate Pavilion

Bring your family and friends for a day out in South East Asia!

The Southeast Asia Festival was the BIGGEST nationwide ethnic festival in 2024 and 2025, with over 125,000 hungry visitors enjoying hundreds heritage foods, authentic performances and exploring the Southeast Asian Business Expo.

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Experience Southeast Asia Like Never Before

This year’s festival will showcase heritage Southeast Asian dishes that are made exclusively for visitors.

And, meet the top travel providers and airlines to discover how you can have the trip of a life time in Southeast Asia.

FREE ENTRY to the event and lots of parking!

Watch the Southeast Asia Festival 2024, hosted on Saturday 28th September at Auckland Showgrounds. More than 25,000 visitors attended the festival to experience more than 30 authentic cultural performances and hundreds of street food and drink options.

Behind the Southeast Asia Festival

New Zealand’s mega Southeast Asia Festival, is an annual event powered by:

Travel Galore: www.travelgalore.nz

Halo Halo NZ: www.halohalo.nz

Include NZ Multicultural Marketing Agency: www.include.co.nz

Filipino News: www.filipinonews.nz

Migrant News: www.migrantnews.nz

Migrant Expo: www.migrantexpo.nz

The festival was first introduced in 2003. It is an exciting, high-energy event that has been celebrating Southeast Asia’s vibrant cuisine and culture. Heading into our 3rd milestone, we have pledged to bring more culturally diverse activities to Auckland – both flavourful and fun!

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What to Expect…

Travel Galore

Discover travel options to Southeast Asia. Southeast Asian tourism offices. Travel Agents. Airlines.

Cultural Dance Theatre

Immerse yourself in the captivating traditional dance performances from Southeast Asia.

Cultural Fashion Shows

For the frist time, Southeast Asian fashion designers parade their cultural fashion wear all in one place.

Heritage Street Food Festival

Sample a variety of mouth-watering heritage Southeast Asian cuisines at this lively food festival.

17th New Zealand Migrant Expo

We led the field with the nationwide Migrant Expos. It back and better than ever!

Halo Halo Food Show

A taste of the Filipino News’ – Philippine Independence Day Commemoration, which brought in 15,000 visitors in June 2024.

Migrant Hero Awards

Meet Migrant Heroes that have made a significant impact in their communities.

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Southeast Asia festival

New Zealand’s Largest Ever Southeast Asian Festival!

‘The Southeast Asia Festival was the BIGGEST nationwide ethnic food festival in 2024 and 2025, with over 25,000 hungry visitors enjoying hundreds of food and drink options.

Savour Southeast Asian Street Food – Experience the flavours of the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and more!

FAMOUS MALAYSIAN FARE – Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai, Hokkien Mee, Apam Balik, Assam Laksa, Chicken Satay, Kuih Lepas, Onde-Onde, Roti Jala, Teh Tarikh…

FILIPINO FAVOURITES – Mang Joe’s Chicken Inasal, BBQ. Lechon, Kwek Kwek, Laing. Dinuguan. Caldereta. BBQ Pork Skewers, Ube Cake … and of course – Halo Halo.

MUST TRY INDONESIAN DISHES – Nasi Uduk, Ayam Goreng, Otak Otak, Mertabak Manis, Perkedel, Gado Gado …

SAWADEE ‘KAI’: Pad Thai, Khao Pad (Fried Rice), Tom Yum Soup, Fish Cakes ….

A TASTE OF VIETNAM: Bahn Mi (sandwiches), Pho (noodle soup), Spicy Beef Noodle Soup …

LOTS MORE: BBQ Squid, Dumplings, Biriyani ….

Enjoy your food while watching our jam-packed program of traditional Southeast Asian dances, performances from New Zealand’s top Asian musicians and unique cultural theatre.

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Contact

Get In Touch!

027 495 8477

melfernandez@xtra.co.nz

Auckland, New Zealand