Thur 11 - Sun 14 September 2025
Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane

Backyards & BBQs

What's on at the Home Show?

Join us in our own Auckland Home Show backyard! A space dedicated to the best of outdoor living. This area has its own backyard pool from Narellan pools, special outdoor workshops sessions, classic giant games from Backyard games, and extra fun activities for the kids on Sunday. Plus some of the best barbecue chefs will be competing throughout the weekend for prizes and BBQ fame. Adults will also find the backyard bar located down here too. This is an exciting addition to the Auckland show where you can experience the great Kiwi outdoor lifestyle and get some great ideas for summer.

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BBQ Action + Home on the Grill

Get fired up for four days of nonstop BBQ action, featuring pit masters delivering live cooking demos, expert tips, and irresistible meat tastings.
Watch NZ's best steak grill masters in action and experience the heat of the "Home on the Grill" Steak Cookoff Competition where, amidst the smoky ambiance, over 30 competitors will passionately compete on Saturday for the ultimate glory and top honours.

Saturday Backyard Workshops

If you've ever wanted to be the one who throws the best backyard get-togethers, our workshops are for you.
We'll show you how to cook a steak to perfection, brew your own beer, and mix cocktails that will make your friends think you're a pro. It's all about learning simple tricks that can turn your backyard into the place everyone wants to hang out.

Backyard Games

Get outside and play!
Check out a range of backyard games that are sure to bring the fun all summer long. Get outdoors with your friends and family to enjoy some world-famous classics such as cornhole and Kubb. Get adventurous and try out something new!


Splashing out in the backyard

Narellan Pools want to help you visualise a pool of your own at home!
Narellan Pools will be showcasing an operational swimming pool to the backyard, complete with modern design elements. Stroll through the feature, and visualise how a pool could transform your outdoor space into a personal oasis, perfect for relaxation, entertainment, and family fun.

Twilight Sessions 6pm-9pm

Twilight Sessions Special Entry Pricing of just $10 per person AND Half-Price Parking!
Join us for an evening Home Show experience from 6pm to 9pm (Thursday to Saturday) and get all the benefits and features of the Home Show at a more enjoyable pace.

There's a show day to suit almost everyone...

Thursday Opening Day Specials

EVERYONE LOVES A bargain and this year the Auckland Home Show is getting into the action.
On opening day (Thursday 5th Sept), some of our exhibitors have come up with some SUPER exciting, one-off deals, specials and discounts for visitors. The Auckland Home Show is famous for its show specials, but this time exhibitors are going above and beyond to provide something to surprise and delight our loyal first day attendees.

Friday 'Food Truck Festival'

Experience a tantalizing world of flavours and aromas at our Friday Food Truck Festival!
On Friday, the Show is taking things up a notch by bringing in an exciting array of EXTRA food trucks, ready to delight your taste buds like never before, and live entertainment to create a vibrant afternoon and evening atmosphere.

Sunday Family Fun Day

It’s Family Fun Day at the Show on Sunday, with extra FREE entertainment planned to make it a great day out for the whole family.
We’ve got heaps of attractions including Face Painting from Rainbow Rascals, colouring competitions for the kids, Paint a Rock challenges and ‘Easy As Kids Workshops’ by Mitre 10 for all the up and coming DIYers out there.