Funfest Auckland

🎤 FUNFEST 2026 — CELEBRATING A TRUE LEGEND

Funfest 2026 has come to a close, and one moment stood above the rest for our crew. This week, Brett Rodgers retired from the Funfest stage, marking the end of an era for our sound and lighting whānau.

After 18 years shaping the heartbeat, the atmosphere, and the magic of our festival, Brett has been honoured as the first-ever individual inductee into the Funfest Hall of Legends.

His craft has lifted tens of thousands of smiles, powered every unforgettable moment, and set the benchmark for excellence behind the scenes.

Ngā mihi nui, Brett.
Your legacy will echo through Funfest forever.

🎉 WIRI LICENSING TRUST FUNFEST 2026 IS NOW OVER!
And now, whānau — we need your voice.

As we look ahead to Funfest 2027, we’re inviting all our amazing families and supporters to comment below and tell Wiri Licensing Trust and Trillian Trust why Funfest matters to you and why you want to see it return next year.

✨ Did your kids love the rides?
✨ Did you enjoy the free entertainment and kai?
✨ Did Funfest bring your community together?
✨ Did the Careers Expo inspire someone in your whānau?

AND…
📸 Please post a photo of you and your whānau at Funfest 2026 as well.
Your photos help us show the real impact this FREE community event has on South Auckland — the smiles, the moments, the memories.

Your stories + your photos = your voice.
And your voice genuinely helps shape the future of Funfest.

🙌🏽❤️🎡✨

🎉 WIRI LICENSING TRUST FUNFEST 2026 IS NOW OVER!

What an incredible four days, whānau.
From the moment the gates opened to the very last ride today, you brought the energy, the laughter, the joy, and the magic that makes Funfest the powerhouse community event it is.

To the thousands of people who came through — rain, shine, and everything in between — ngā mihi nui.

Your smiles, your patience, your hype, your kindness… that’s what fuels this festival every single year.

A massive shout‑out to:
🎤 Our performers who lit up the stage
🎡 Our ride crews who kept the fun rolling
🎁 Our Prize Stage team who brought the buzz
💼 Tūhono South Auckland Careers Expo for inspiring futures
🎨 Our creatives and exhibitors who showcased local talent
🤝 Our partners, volunteers, and staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes
🍔 Our kai vendors and game operators who kept the whānau fed and smiling

Funfest is built by community, for community, and 2026 proved once again why this is NZ’s best free family event.

We’re proud.
We’re grateful.
And we’re already dreaming bigger for 2027.

Until then — thank you, South Auckland.
Thank you, whānau.
Thank you for making Funfest 2026 unforgettable.

🙌🏽❤️🎉🎡✨

Final day !