MTA @ Christmas in Aotea Square 2025
Sat, 13 Dec
|Aotea Square
Auckland Live are bringing Christmas cheer to Aotea Square this December with a festive programme of FREE, whānau-friendly performances and experiences. The MTA collective will be painting + creating LIVE with all works available + ALL COMERS ART BATTLE from 1pm + special guests AKLA Hip Hop crew!
Time & Location
13 Dec 2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Aotea Square, 291-297 Queen Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
About the event
Witness the MTA collective painting LIVE. Get your portrait painted by one of the artists. Find a truely special Christmas pressie. Be inspired by LIVE art in action.. & THEN IT'S YOUR TURN!
From 1pm you can put your name in the hat to compete against the pros in the ultimate speed-painting test with Art Battle All Comers, with on-the-spot auctions and prizes!
Get ready for a LIVE painting experience like no other! Join the Meet The Artists Collective in the heart of Auckland city, as part of Auckland Live Christmas in Aotea Square. Enjoy a diverse collection of emerging and established artists, sculptors and painters from the Auckland collective, as they paint, sculpt and create art in full holiday spirit - All the artwork on show will be available for sale.
Plus - MC Ellen Moana and DJ Blazem will be presenting an epic line-up of entertainment throughout the day, including special guest performances from Hiphop crew AKLA and our very own Blanc Phase - performing rap, street dance, popping and beat box - with a twist of magic.. and even mind hacking!
Check out the Resene Colour Station, filled with giveaways, plus one lucky visitor is guaranteed to WIN a $250 Resene voucher!
Visit the Playcentre Creativity Zone and the kid-friendly nature table, with ephemeral art, playdough sculpture and bubbles. Future artists, sculptors and builders welcome!
MTA 10am-4pm | AKLA 11.30am-1pm | ART BATTLE ALL COMERS 1pm-4pm
Christmas in the Square with the MTA Collective & A Taste of Art Battle All Comers is a family friendly event