7 JUNE - 28 SEPT 2025
On loan from the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, this exhibition offers a sweeping survey of the visionary painters who...
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Maximise your weekend with pop-up markets, live music, free events, family fun and more happening throughout our city centre, read on to see what's not to be missed this weekend.
4 - 6 JUL, 2025:
Tofiga | 5 JUL | $55 - $65
Join in for a night of side-splitting comedy as Tofiga, one of Aotearoa’s most beloved comedians, takes the stage for his brand new show: Shuuush Your Mouf! In Shuuush Your Mouf, Tofiga muses on all the things that are important to a man in his 50s, his Samoan wife, family and how crossing half a century changes you.
Image from Tofiga | Auckland Live
Saint Joan by Bernard Shaw | 5 JUL | $28 - $35
A powerful retelling of Joan of Arc’s life, exploring her transformation from peasant to soldier to saint. This 90-minute adaptation highlights themes of resistance, faith, and gender, brought to life by Bronwyn Ensor’s compelling performance as Joan.
Pub Charity Opera in Concert: La traviata | 5 JUL | $43 - $156
Pub Charity Opera in Concert: La traviata is a stirring one-night performance at Auckland Town Hall, featuring Verdi’s timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and heartbreak. Conducted by Giordano Bellincampi and performed by the Auckland Philharmonia with the New Zealand Opera Chorus, the concert stars Luiza Fatyol as Violetta and Oliver Sewell as Alfredo
Gallery Highlights
6 JUNE - 30 AUG 2025
Gus Fisher Gallery's upcoming exhibition Tala o le tau brings together new and significant bodies of work by Angela Tiatia...
6 JUNE - 30 AUG 2025
The Changing Room presents Because of where I live, a new body of work by artist Daegan Wells (Aotearoa).
11 - 13 JUL, 2025:
STAYC | 11 JUL | From $99
K-pop sensation STAYC is set to make their highly anticipated New Zealand debut on July 11, 2025, at Auckland’s Spark Arena as part of their global “STAY TUNED” tour. This marks a major milestone for STAYC as they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their youthful sound and dynamic stage presence.
Storytime & Printmaking For Kids | 12 JUL | Free
Have fun during the school holidays by joining in a family-friendly storytime and printmaking workshop. Taking inspiration from the exhibition Tala o le tau, you will begin with storytime for tamariki in the gallery, followed by an ocean-inspired printmaking activity where you’ll be able to take your prints home with you.
10cc | 12 JUL | $99 - $169
UK legends 10cc brightens up New Zealand’s winter with their Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour. Get ready for a huge night of solid gold hits in one show: I’m Not In Love, The Things We Do For Love, Rubber Bullets, Donna, The Wall Street Shuffle, Art For Art’s Sake, I’m Mandy Fly Me, Good Morning Judge, Life Is A Minestrone, and of course THAT earworm “Dreadlock Holiday” (complete with ‘I Don’t Like Cricket! I Love It’).
Food & drink
SUMI brings the ancient craft of Robatayaki to life with modern elegance. Grilled over Bincho Tan charcoal, every dish...
Bespoke cocktail bar tucked away in Snickel Lane where timeless classics meet modern mixology and bold flavour pairings.
Nonstop Stage Magic
18 - 20 JUL, 2025:
Princess Chelsea's Midwinter Ball | 19 JUL | $45 - $58
This July, Princess Chelsea’s Midwinter Ball returns with a new theme: SWORDS AND SORCERY - Fantasy on The Big Screen. Hosted by esteemed comedian Tom Sainsbury, this year’s ball features stellar live performances by Princess Chelsea & The Dream Warriors, along with special guests The Circling Sun & Golden Axe. Expect dazzling costumes, fantasy film nostalgia, and unforgettable live music inspired by 80s cult classics like Excalibur, Labyrinth, The NeverEnding Story, and more.
New Zealand Sign Language tour | 19 JUL | $69 - $130
Join in a New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) tour for Deaf visitors through A Century of Modern Art. This 90-minute tour will be led by Deaf artist Abbie Twiss with supporting interpretation by Platform Interpreting NZ. Twiss has worked as an artist, art teacher and interpreter in Melbourne and Aotearoa. A graduate of University of Auckland’s Elam School of Fine Arts, she has regularly exhibited since 1994.
Artwork credit: László Moholy-Nagy, AM2, 1925, oil on canvas. Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
A tribute To Hugh Masekela| 19 JUL | $26 - $35
This exciting celebration brings Masekela’s iconic Afro-jazz legacy to life, blending rich rhythms, heartfelt melodies, and infectious grooves. With some of Auckland’s finest talent on stage, you’ll be transported through a musical journey that honours the joy, power, and spirit of one of Africa’s greatest musical voices.
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25 - 27 JUL, 2025:
Illusionist Anthony Street | 25 JUL | $49 - $60
Internationally renowned performer, illusionist and creator of smash-hit shows Celtic Illusion, Celtica, and Ballroom Blitz, Anthony Street returns to Aotearoa this winter with a bold new show. Expect intimate, jaw-dropping magic, packed with audience interaction, personal storytelling, and mind-blowing moments that unfold right before your eyes. Whether it’s mind-reading, levitation, vanishing, escapes or simply watching Anthony charm a crowd with nothing but a deck of cards, he brings the wonder up close.
Chris Parker | 26 JUL | $49.90
The self-proclaimed People's Princess of Aotearoa, Chris Parker is most commonly known for his funny Instagram and Tiktok videos which built him a huge social media audience over the last few years, his legendary win on the hit New Zealand TV show Celebrity Treasure Island and most strangely a felted hat he made during the 2020 nationwide lockdown that was then acquired is on display at The Auckland Museum and Te Papa the National Museum of New Zealand.
Pollywood Pasifika Film Screening | 26 JUL | Free
Gus Fisher Gallery and Pollywood Pasifika Film proudly present a screening of select short films exploring climate change in the Pacific, curated by Craig Fasi. Drawing out dialogues raised in the exhibition Tala o le tau, these films examine the urgency and resilience of Pasifika people in the face of the climate crisis.
More to see, do and love...
Auckland Theatre Company's 2025 Programme
Auckland Theatre Company’s 2025 season is a thrilling showcase of storytelling, blending iconic works like Romeo and Juliet and Murder on the Orient Express with bold new voices and Kiwi narratives. With six dynamic productions spanning mystery, history, comedy, and drama, this programme promises to captivate and challenge audiences throughout the year
Auckland Philharmonia 2025 Programme
The Auckland Philharmonia's 2025 season is a vibrant celebration of musical diversity, featuring world-class debuts, returning maestros and a rich blend of classical masterpieces and cinematic scores. From the fiery drama of La traviata to the sweeping sounds of Hans Zimmer, this programme promises unforgettable experiences for every kind of music lover.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet's 2025 Programme
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2025 programme is a bold fusion of tradition and innovation, showcasing timeless classics like The Nutcracker alongside powerful new works rooted in Aotearoa’s stories and landscapes. Under the visionary direction of Ty King-Wall, this season promises to enchant, challenge, and connect audiences through world-class artistry and uniquely Kiwi storytelling
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26 August 2024