13-18 MAY, 2025
The country’s largest literary showcase, the Auckland Writers Festival, brings a world of stories and ideas to the city from...
Highlights
16 APR-14 MAY 2025
Featuring a lineup of 9 extraordinary artists pushing the boundaries of three-dimensional work on display throughout Viaduct...
5 APRIL- 25 APRIL, 2025
Aotea Square will play home to a vibrant playground for humans and hounds alike
2 - 25 MAY 2025
The International Comedy Festival is returning in all its glory, with three jam-packed weeks of unmissable comedy from 2-25...
Arts and culture events
3 MAY 2025
Celebrate Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Music Month at the Season Four Premiere of Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha
MAY 1-4 2025
Aotearoa Art Fair, New Zealand’s premier art fair, returns to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre.
24 MAY 2025
A cross-cultural musical journey which blends classical Chinese poetry with Māori folk songs, conveying the ideal of a shared...
2 MAY 2025
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa (NZSO) and Signature Choir with Live Nation present Mana Moana...
26 APRIL 2025
2025 marks 60 years since Yoko Ono’s Cut Piece was performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
8-25 JUN 2025
The Banff Mountain Film Festival, the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world returns to...
16 & 17 APRIL | 8, 9 & 29 MAY 2025 | 6PM & 8:15PM
Sleeping Beauty Dance& Light Show
9 SEPT 2025 | 7.30PM
This extraordinary concert will feature a soul-stirring performance from Kiwi singer-songwriter Bic Runga.
06 Apr 2025 - 07 Dec 2025
Bach Musica NZ’s colourful 2025 season features beautiful classical music from all of your favourite composers.
2 MAY - 8 JUNE 2025
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission - bringing the best short cycling films from around the world together for you.
2025
Auckland Philharmonia have announced the lineup for their new season in 2025 and it’s an exciting mix of artists and...
26 & 27 APR, 2025
A two-day convention devoted to celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand’s flourishing anime and manga culture!
29 MAY - 6 JUNE 2025
The 2025 New Zealand Opera season of La bohème promises a transporting, unforgettably emotional take on this beautiful opera...
New openings in the city centre
Bistro Saine brings understated sophistication to Albert Street with a French-Mediterranean concept that marries classic...
The menu is short and sweet, delivering high quality sandwiches every time. Breads are baked fresh on site daily, and each...
Exquisite French Macarons & irresistible Sweet Treats.
Kiwis love their BBQ, and Smokeland BBQ’s mission is to prove that amazing BBQ food doesn’t need to be expensive or difficult...
The newly opened rooftop cocktail bar above Tyler St Sport. The bar specialises in seasonal & elevated cocktails with an...
Have you heard about this new tucked away little bar on Mill's Lane? Quinn Bar is a tiny cocktail spot, designed for intimate...
This soft serve spot is newly opened in Elliott Stables and is a branch of the super successful Miguelito's Australia...
Frittaly is bringing a taste of Italian Streets to Auckland!
From their crispy fried Italian pizza, delicious arancino and...
A culinary journey through India, bringing a unique touch to Auckland's premiere dining experience.
Creative Head Sid...
Introducing Auckland's Newest Taste Sensation: bb.q Chicken! Imagine crispy, succulent fried chicken infused with unique...
In the heart of Auckland's city centre, this brand new 5-star hotel is an oasis of discovery with touches of luxury at every...
The Grill serves exceptional New Zealand steak and seafood with a classic, modern approach.
Discover Sushi and Sando, Wynyard Quarter's newest sensation. Helmed by Chef Anthony Price, renowned for his Omakase mastery...
Found in a container on Lorne Street, Dosa Corner is your go-to for Southern Indian cuisine right in the heart of the city.
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Craving the charm and warmth of a true Irish pub? Look no further than Muddy Farmers Irish Bar & Restaurant, nestled in the...
More events to get excited for
23 APRIL 2025
TOTO are bringing their global DOGZ OF OZ tour with special guest CHRISTOPHER CROSS to Spark Arena
2 MAY 2025
Greg Johnson returns from Los Angeles for a six-date national tour celebrating his landmark album Vine Street Stories...
21 MAY 2025
Our favourite riverboat chic rock-n-roller Pokey LaFarge is back in New Zealand this May.
3 MAY 2025
To celebrate How Love Bends release, Reb Fountain and her full band are embarking on a nationwide tour.
9 MAY 2025
New Zealand’s finest artists come together to celebrate pioneering women of rock!
9 JUNE 2025
GRAMMY-award winning bassist, singer-songwriter and experimental musician from Memphis, MonoNeon returns to New Zealand for...
12 SEPT 2025
Paul Kelly will be playing his biggest shows in New Zealand to date, and his only live shows in 2025... proudly presented by...
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Te Wharekura, or "house of learning," is a vibrant cultural and educational hub gifted by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. Located in a...
A fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive experience celebrating the All Blacks and our national teams in black.
Come and visit New Zealand's largest amusement games arcade with four rooms of arcade games
This is bowling in style, and is fun for all ages and abilities.
New Zealand's first self-taking photography studio is nestled on Elliot Street for you and your loved ones to capture lasting...
Step into a fantastical film effects workshop and explore the worlds of horror, sci-fi and fantasy in-the-making.
Looking for a place to capture some seriously awesome pics? Look no further than 4Cuts of Life, the self-photo studio in...
Escapade is a live escape game that tests your mind and teamwork skills.
The Academy is Auckland's only dedicated art-house cinema, with a wide range of local and international films, documentaries...
Experience dining in the city centre
Specialising in authentic Chinese duck and seafood dishes, Grand Harbour is one of Auckland’s premier destinations for...
Ortolana is a contemporary bistro set within an elegant, sun-filled conservatory in the Pavilions at Britomart.
Pocha in Chancery Square caters to any occasion; whether to wind-down after a hard day's work, or to prepare for a big night...
As Auckland’s oldest restaurant, The Original Tony’s in Wellesley Street has been serving great steaks for over 58 years.
Gilt Brasserie is a bustling, vibrant restaurant serving simple, unfussy European fare.
This Italian restaurant is a sophisticated casual dining in Wynyard Quarter. Rated Metro Peugeot's Restaurant of the Year...
As the sushi train rotates along the conveyor belt pick up the dish you want as it passes your table and enjoy! You won't be...
The iconic Auckland Fish Market has recently been refurbished with eight new eateries, courtyard bar and a world class...
Thai Street focuses on delicacies sold in the streets of Thailand, as well as regional cuisines in a relax, fun and friendly...
Al Brown has put his spin on Jewish deli food - go here for the best Reuben sandwiches in town, and New York cheesecake.
Check out this newly opened underground Hong Kong style cafe on Lorne Street