Franklin Arts Centre

29/05/2026

Happening now in the foyer outside the gallery. Come down and enjoy some live tunes.

24 piano students performing today at the Franklin Arts Centre from 10am for NZ Music Month. Come along and enjoy!

26/05/2026

This Saturday 30th May, 10am - 11.30am NZ Modern School of Music will be putting on a showcase of student musical performances. Come down to Franklin Arts Centre and enjoy some live tunes.

26/05/2026

A big thank you to Arts & Culture and emerging artist alumni from Stand Up Stand Out for putting on an amazing musical showcase for the Franklin community.

23/05/2026

Applications to be a stall holder at our upcoming Mid Winter Artisan Market are now open. Follow the link below to apply to be a stall holder. All applications will be replied to by 01 July.
Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/kyLkcnQK6d

If you have any questions or queries feel free to email us at [email protected]

22/05/2026

Live tunes tomorrow in the foyer outside the Franklin Arts Centre.
Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau comes to Franklin Arts Centre.
Saturday 23 May from 11am onwards

Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth.
Featuring artist alumni from Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO), an Auckland Council initiative that provides an important pathway in development for rangatahi. Promoting song writing, musicianship, dance performance excellence and a culture of music in schools throughout the Tāmaki Makaurau region.

Lineup:
Jesse and Cyrus Holloway
Amy Mason
Jahrian Siliva
Finn Rory
CAZNA
Tarani Takai

11/05/2026

On Saturday we had a mini loom weaving workshop with local weaver and exhibiting artist Frances Stevens. Participants were shown the basics of weaving with mini cardboard looms where they could create Rivers-inspired miniature hangings or bookmarked shaped weaves.