Audioculture: The Curious History of Auckland Venue Galatos
Audioculture: The Curious History of Auckland Venue Galatos
May 7th, 2026
The Galatos stage has hosted some mighty acts, from internationals such as the Foo Fighters and Coldplay through to the world-beating local talent including Lorde, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Bic Runga, and Nadia Reid. However, its history as a music venue reaches back much further.
It was first opened as the Druids’ Hall in 1908 and hosted regular dances, which ran until the 1950s.
Written by Gareth Shute, you can read more of Druids and dance floors: the curious history of Auckland venue Galatos on the Audioculture website here.
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