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New Year’s Eve party
Wondergarden at Silo Park on December 31 offers a full afternoon and evening of food, drink and song, with a line-up including Ladi6, Peach Milk, Hugo Jay, Avantdale Bowling Club and JessB.
One-stage wonder
No fear of missing out at FOMO By Night on January 9 at Spark Arena: all the acts are on one stage, so you see the whole thing, including the Katayanagi Twins, Nicki Minaj and Lil Pump.
R&B eats
January 27, the Sunday of Auckland Anniversary Weekend, sees the inaugural Vine Days festival at Villa Maria Winery, featuring good food, good wines, and an R&B-themed lineup including Craig David, All Saints, Aaradhna and Opensouls.
Tenth anniversary
The 10th Laneway festival kicks off in Albert Park on January 28, with the return of Florence + The Machine, plus the first New Zealand appearances of Jorja Smith and Rex Orange County, with a long line-up of other acts.
Rainbow connection
Pride 2019 runs from February 1 to 17,
