We are thrilled to invite our vibrant and diverse community to participate in our Spring Sundays performance series at the iconic Cornwall Park Band Rotunda.

This free family friendly event series aims to celebrate and showcase the incredible talent within our community. Offering a platform for musical groups to showcase their talents!

Sunday 2 November | 1-3pm | Steel’n Beats

We’re kicking off our Spring Sundays performance series with a burst of rhythm and musical sunshine at the iconic Cornwall Park Band Rotunda!

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with Steel’n Beats, Auckland’s own steelpan band, bringing the sounds of the tropics to the heart of the park.

Pack a picnic, bring your whānau, and let the rhythm of the steel drums set the tone for a joyful spring season!

Rain date: Sunday 8th November

Sunday 16 November | 1-3pm | North Shore City Concert Band

The music continues with a lively variety concert featuring the North Shore City Concert Band, performing a mix of classical, pop, jazz, show tunes and more.

Bring a picnic, gather your whānau, and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of music in the park

Rain date: Sunday 23rd November

Sunday 30 November | 1-3pm | Kra KoTo Kra

Pack your rhythm with your picnic and join us for a powerful afternoon of West African drumming and interactive workshops with Kra KoTo Kra.

With experience performing at festivals and running workshops, Kra KoTo Kra brings an energetic and engaging show that’s sure to get the whole whānau involved.

Rain date: Sunday 7th December

Event information

Location
This event is held in the Cornwall Park Band Rotunda (number 4 on the Cornwall Park map). This is behind the Cornwall Park Cafe off the flag staff car park.

How to get here
There is limited parking available in Cornwall Park, we suggest carpooling or using public transport where possible. Vehicle access to this area is by Green Lane West park gates only.

Bus
Bus route 650 stops outside Fresh Choice and Greenlane Clinical Centre on Green Lane West. It is a 1.2 km walk to the Band Rotunda.
Bus routes 30, 064, 309, OUT are available on Manukau Road with stops by Campbell Crescent. It is a 1.8km walk to the Band Rotunda

Train
The Band Rotunda is a 1.7km walk from Greenlane Train Station.

Ride share
The best address is Cornwall Park Cafe. Vehicle access to this area is from the Green Lane West gates only.

Accessibility
The Band Rotunda is surrounded by accessible pathways from the main flagstaff car park. There is an accessible pathway from Pōhutukawa Drive also. The grass surrounding the Band Rotunda is predominantly flat. There are accessible toilets at the flagstaff car park and Cornwall Park Cafe.

Food and drink
Cornwall Park Cafe, Bistro and Creamery will be open during the day and close early afternoon. For more information about their offerings visit their website.

There are water fountains and limited Wood BBQ facilities also available in this area.

We suggest bringing your own picnic to enjoy in the shade of the trees.

About the performers

Steel’n Beats

Steel’n Beats are more than just a steel band – they’re a musical movement. Based in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, this tight-knit ensemble blends classic Calypso, Latin and African rhythms with modern pop to create a sound that transcends genres and reverberates through your soul.

Their instruments, hand-built from recycled 55-gallon oil drums by Trinidad & Tobago’s Lennox Jordan, are fine-tuned to produce intricate melodies and textures. When played together, they emit some of the world’s most boisterous and glorious sounds. With their own ‘engine room’ of drums and percussion, Steel’n Beats stretch into genres like soul, jazz and pop, showcasing the versatility of the steelpan and delivering a captivating musical experience.

North Shore City Concert Band
The North Shore City Concert Band is a community-based ensemble made up of dedicated volunteer musicians from all walks of life – from students to retirees.

United by a passion for music, the band has been performing across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for 47 years, sharing their love of music through regular public performances.

Kra KoTo Kra
Kra KoTo Kra is a dynamic drumming ensemble made up of members from Auckland’s richly diverse community, united by a shared love of rhythm. Since 2018, they’ve been thrilling audiences with traditional West African rhythms from countries such as Guinea, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali and Ghana.

With experience performing at festivals and running workshops, Kra KoTo Kra brings an energetic and engaging show that’s sure to get the whole whānau involved.