This one has been and gone
Darklight: The Hidden World
This one is over — but there is plenty else on.
What's on in Auckland →- It ranĀhea
- Thursday 9 April · 1:00 pm – 10:30 pm
- Friday 10 April · 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
- Saturday 11 April · 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
- Sunday 12 April · 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Monday 13 April · 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday 14 April · 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday 15 April · 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
- Thursday 16 April · 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
- Friday 17 April · 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
- Saturday 18 April · 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
- WhereKei hea
- Aotea Centre
- How muchTe utu
- $10–$27
- Their siteHe pārongo atu anō
- aucklandlive.co.nz
- Last checkedI tirohia
- Last checked 24 Jul 2026
What it is
This immersive light exhibition transforms a darkened space into a vibrant playground of glowing flowers, mist projections, and shifting colour and movement that captivate children and adults alike. Families can wander freely through interactive installations that invite quiet discovery and sensory engagement, while the evolving atmosphere between day and night offers a chance to explore light in both playful and reflective ways.
Where this fits
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