AAF Fantastic Planet - Falls Park, Henderson

Enjoy a thrilling close encounter with giant, otherworldly figures popping up in Auckland’s CBD, Wynyard Quarter, and a third location throughout Auckland Arts Festival.

Created by famed Australian artist Amanda Parer, these beings from another universe leave an awe-inspiring impression wherever they land on earth. Arriving in Tāmaki Makaurau this summer, their titan-sized appearance may intimidate at first. But step a little closer, and you’ll realise they’re curious visitors to our corner of the world.

We encourage you to play and photograph with them, and welcome them to our wonderful city with open arms for a short time before they make their way home.

These monumental installations were inspired by René Laloux’s famous 1973 animated film of the same name. Pointing to science-fictional futures and imaginary alien races, but also the vastness of the cosmos and our own humanity as residents of a lonely planet, they’ll be visiting the Festival’s two main arts precincts in 2022, Aotea Square and Silo Park, and another to-be-announced site.

DATES
Silo Park, Te Wero Island
Aotea Square, Q Theatre Roof
Thursday – Sunday throughout the festival
(10 – 27 March)

10am – 10pm on Thursday
11am – 11pm on Friday & Saturday
10am – 10pm on Sunday

Manukau Civic Square
Sat 19 March, 11am – 11pm
Sun 20 March, 10am – 10pm

Falls Park, Henderson
Sat 26 March, 11am – 11pm
Sun 27 March, 10am – 10pm