What’s on at Ellerslie Arts
Ellerslie Arts Artistic Residency Program Applications Open
We’re super excited to announce that in 2026 we’re starting a residency program.
We’re keen to see more circus works being made by the range of circus practioners we have in our vibran tocmmunity. That means artists having access to space, time and support to make works in development.
There will be three residencies in 2026 and each will have a wee relaxed showing of the work at the end.
Creative Matters Holiday Program
Week 1:
Monday 22nd Sept 2025 – Beautiful Bird Cages
Tuesday 23rd Sept 2025 – Trinket Trays & Jewels
Wednesday 24th Sept 2025 – Floral Wonderlands
Thursday 25th Sept 2025 – Recycled Cardboard Houses
Friday 26th Sept 2025 – Awesome Animals
Week 2:
Monday 29th Sept 2025 – Miro Sculptures
Tuesday 30th Sept 2025 – Cool Castles
Wednesday 1st Oct 2025 – Fantastic Fishies
Thursday 2nd Oct 2025 – Lovely Livias
Friday 3rd Oct 2025 – Matisse Paper Lace Gardens
Friends of Auckland Philharmonia: Meet the artist
10:30am, Friday 26 September
Ellerslie War Memorial Hall
134/138 Main Highway, Ellerslie
Cost:
$15 (members)
$20 (non-members)
A light lunch is included
Interviewee Shiyeon Sung
featuring
Associate Principal Oboe Camille Wells
Section Principal Clarinet Jonathan Cohen
Circus Classes
Run Away With The Circus!
Learning circus is fun, builds confidence, increases physical awareness, and keeps you fit and challenged in a wonderful and creative community.
Our weekly timetable has circus classes for all ages and abilities, from complete beginners to professionals. No prior experience necessary.
We have customized our new home at Ellerslie Arts with world-class infrastructure and circus gear, and are loving hosting our new community in our new home and building pathways for you all into the world of circus!
Classes run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Saturdays, (excluding Public Holidays).
TERM 3 finishes Saturday September 20th!
TERM 4 - 10 weeks
Monday 6th October - Monday 15th December (no class Monday 27th October Labour day)
Friends of Auckland Philharmonia: Meet the artist
Hear Jackie Wilkinson in conversation with the Auckland Philharmonia's Piano Technician, Glenn Easley. Glenn has brought his expertise to New Zealand after moving here from the UK in 2003, working with all of the country's leading pianists.
Creative Matters - School Holiday Arts Program
This Holiday, Let Your Child’s Creativity Take Center Stage
Introducing: The Creative Matters Holiday Program — now at Ellerslie Arts this July school holidays
HAUS of YOLO
Party cabaret. Live sewing. World class circus.
Don’t miss the inaugural show of Ellerslie Arts
Thu 15 May, 8pm (preview)
Fri 16 May, 8pm (opening)
Sat 17 May, 6pm & 9pm
Sun 18 May, 6pm
Circus Classes
Join a circus class today! All ages and abilities welcome.
Classes run on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Saturdays, (excluding Public Holidays).
Whānau Day
FREE
Bring the whānau to the official opening event of Ellerslie Arts - the newest arts precinct in Ellerslie. Home of The Dust Palace circus theatre company and school.
Come and enjoy workshops, tour the newly refurbished venue, try your hand at arts and crafts, watch a performance and see what goodies Ellerslie Arts has in store.
Fun for the whole family from 10am - 2pm on Saturday 26th April.
Ellerslie Brick Show 2025
See fantastic models made with LEGO from the talented Auckland Lego Users Group, plus delicious ice cream from Scoop and Smile.
$5 per person or $15 family of 4.
Ticket includes ice cream voucher from Scoop and Smile