14 & 15 November 2026
Kaipātiki Local Board area | North Shore | Tamāki Makaurau
Cover Image Credit: Fritha Fischer
A weekend of creativity in Kaipātiki
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026
10am - 4pm
Free entry | No booking required
Open Studios Kaipātiki is a community arts event celebrating the many artists and makers who live and work across the Kaipātiki Local Board area on Auckland’s North Shore.
For one weekend, artists will open their studio doors to the public, offering a rare glimpse into their creative spaces, their process, and the work they’ve been making.
You’ll be able to plan your own self-guided trail, meet artists, ask questions, and maybe even take home a new piece of art.
Open Studios Kaipātiki is produced by Lightbox Projects and funded by the Kaipātiki Local Board.
Meet the Artists | Explore the Map | Plan Your Visit
Image Credit: Barry Ross Smith
Open Studios Kaipātiki Preview Exhibition
Tuesday 10 November 2026 | 5pm to 7pm
Next Door Gallery, Birkenhead
Get a sneak peek at the creativity waiting to be discovered during Open Studios Kaipātiki.
Join us at Next Door Gallery for a special preview evening showcasing work by participating artists. It's a chance to explore their work, meet some of the artists and start planning which studios you'd like to visit over the weekend.
Everyone is welcome, and entry is free.
Image credit: Andrew Hollis
Meet this year’s Artists
Meet the artists taking part in Open Studios Kaipātiki 2026. Explore their work, discover the stories behind their creative practices and plan your studio visits. From painting and ceramics to jewellery, sculpture and more, this year’s artists offer a wonderful glimpse into the creativity found across Kaipātiki.
Start planning your Open Studios weekend.
Bring the family along
Open Studios Kaipātiki is a chance to explore art together. At Our House on Hinemoa, families can take part in a hands-on painting activity and make something to take home. Many other artists welcome children into their studios, where they can see how different kinds of art are made and meet the people behind the work.
Check each artist’s listing for age suitability and visit details, then use the interactive map to plan a family trail that works for you.
The Kaipātiki Area
Open Studios Kaipātiki spans the Kaipātiki Local Board area – from Birkenhead Point to Glenfield, Beach Haven to Northcote, and everywhere in between.
The area is known for its mix of established neighbourhoods, lush reserves and walkways, rich Māori heritage, and a growing population of creative professionals. It’s home to vibrant town centres, diverse communities, and hidden pockets of artistic talent.
Kaipātiki includes the suburbs of:
Bayview, Beach Haven, Birkenhead, Birkenhead Point, Chatswood, Birkdale, Northcote, Northcote Point, Glenfield, Hillcrest, Totara Vale, Marlborough, Sunnybrae, Wairau Valley and Windy Ridge.
You can explore studios by suburb using our online map, and plan a route that suits your interests and your pace.
Will Pratt
Filmed for our 2025 event by filmmaker Conan Fitzpatrick
Darryl Fagence
Video of Darryl Fagence captured by Filmmaker, Conan Fitzpatrick for the 2025 event.