Stuck in a rut and not sure what to do in Auckland? Fear not – the city centre is your one-stop-shop for all things fun and fabulous! With a jam-packed calendar of events, there's always something happening that's bound to tickle your fancy. From electrifying concerts and gigs to mind-blowing shows and festive extravaganzas, there's never a dull moment in Auckland's city centre. So why waste your time searching for things to do when we've got it all right here? Browse our list of current and upcoming events, grab your friends, and get ready to paint the town red!

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Auckland-Art-Gallery-Lunar-New-Year
10 FEB, 2024, 10AM-5PM

Lunar New Year Festival

Head to Auckland Art Gallery to celebrate the Lunar New Year. With a wide range of activities from acrobatic performances, to...

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15, 16, 17, 22 & 23 DEC, from 8:45PM

Festive Films Under the Stars

Enjoy classic Christmas films under the stars at this free outdoor cinema!

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Dr Jane Goodall
10 JUN, 2024

Dr Jane Goodall

Dr Jane Goodall returns to New Zealand for first time in 5 years with Reasons for Hope tour

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Auckland-Art-Gallery-Oil-Figure
14 FEB - 14 APR, 2024

Oil Figure Painting

Develop your figure-painting skills in this series of art classes for adults. Join in for 10 Wednesday evenings to immerse...

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James Taylor
30 APR, 2024

James Taylor

GRAMMY Award-winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, James Taylor announces his 2024 New Zealand tour, An Evening...

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Twelfth Night - LK Creative-22
10-25 FEB, 2023

Pop-up Globe - Twelfth Night and Romeo & Juliet

The Pop-up Globe Shakespeare Company is delighted to return in February with two of Shakespeare’s best-known and most-loved...

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Jingle Bellathon Telethon
29 NOV - 22 DEC, 2023

Jingle Bellethon Telethon

Tāmaki’s silliest of the silly season, the legendary Basement Christmas Show returns for its fourteenth year - it’s the...

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Daytime view of the city
3 FEB, 2024, 12PM-6PM

Moana Oceania Mākete

A celebration of Pasifika nations on the Waterfront.

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Jerry Seinfeld Live
24 JUN, 2024, 8PM

Jerry Seinfeld Live

Comedy Legend Jerry Seinfeld returns to New Zealand in June at Spark Arena

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Macklemore
9 MAY, 2024

Macklemore

Multi-platinum & GRAMMY award-winning artist, Macklemore will make his highly-anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand...

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AAF-Banner
7-24 MAR 2024

Auckland Arts Festival 2024

The Auckland Arts Festival is Auckland's premier festival of New Zealand and international arts. 

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17 APR, 2024, 8-10:30PM

Hauser - Rebel With A Cello

Hauser announces visionary, spectacular, and rule-breaking first-ever solo tour, and only one New Zealand Show at the Spark...

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16 SEP, 2024, 8PM

Iron Maiden - The Future Past Tour 2024

Iron Maiden honour their promise and return to New Zealand for The Future Past Tour with special guests Killswitch Engage

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17 JAN, 2024, 7PM

Brent Faiyaz

R&B sensation Brent Faiyaz returns to New Zealand as part of the F*ck The World It’s A Wasteland Tour

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6 JUL, 2024, 7PM

Chris Parker

Chris' Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn’t Throw My Phone Off This Bridge Tour is coming to New Zealand!

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The-Civic-Guy-Mon
17 MAY, 2024, 7PM

Guy Montgomery

Guy Montgomery will be returning to venues around Aotearoa with his tour ’50,000,000 Guy Fans Can’t Be Wrong’ as part of the...

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Bivacco
31 DEC, 2023

New Year Affair with Nice'N'Urlich

Celebrate the new year in the heart of the Viaduct with iconic Nice’n’Urlich.

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Guo Pei, Collection: Legend of the Dragon, Autumn/Winter 2012. © Guo Pei. Photograph by LIAN Xu, courtesy of LIAN Xu.
9 DEC - 10 DEC 2023, 10AM - 5PM

Opening weekend of Guo Pei: Fashion, Art, Fantasy 郭培 ：时装之幻梦

Come along to Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki to celebrate the opening of Guo Pei: Fashion, Art, Fantasy 郭培：时装之幻梦 and enjoy...

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legally
15 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2023

Legally Blonde the Musical

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, arrives at the ASB Waterfront...

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Britomart Cocktail Hour
THURSDAYS, 12PM-2PM

Britomart Cocktail Hour

Join Britomart every Thursday for this vibrant summer series and enjoy a free seasonal non-alcoholic cocktail in the sun. 

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The-Civic-Love-Actually-In-Concert
16 DEC 2023, 4pm & 8pm

Love Actually In Concert

Following sold out performances across Australia last year, Love Actually in Concert featuring a full Symphony Orchestra will...

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Trey
18 DEC, 2023, 6PM

Trey Kennedy

Comedian and podcast host Trey Kennedy is bringing his Grow Up Comedy Tour to New Zealand this December. 

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Tate McRae
19 NOV, 2024, 7PM

Tate McRae

Bringing her unparalleled dance moves and outstanding vocal ability to audiences across the country, Tate McRae returns to...

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17 APR, 2024, 8-10:30PM

Hauser - Rebel With A Cello

Hauser announces visionary, spectacular, and rule-breaking first-ever solo tour, and only one New Zealand Show at the Spark...

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27 FEB 2024, 5:30PM

Jonas Brothers

The Jonas Brothers will be performing their FIVE ALBUMS. ONE NIGHT. show at Spark Arena

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Auckland-Art-Gallery-Oil-Figure
14 FEB - 14 APR, 2024

Oil Figure Painting

Develop your figure-painting skills in this series of art classes for adults. Join in for 10 Wednesday evenings to immerse...

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Briefs
6 NOV - 9 DEC 2023

Briefs - Dirty Laundry

The Briefs boys are ready to air their Dirty Laundry in this brand-new, can't-miss, cabaret party for the festive season.

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Morrissey
14 DEC 2023

Morrissey

One of the most influential figures in British pop, Morrissey is bringing his '40 Years of Morrissey' tour to The Civic!

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q theatre
9 DEC, 2023, 7-8PM

BELIEF - Jarred Fell

Award-winning comedian-magician Jarred Fell brings you a brand spanking new show, 'BELIEF’.

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Concerts

Sweet Caroline
15 DEC, 2023

The Sweet Caroline Tour

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond, putting all those well-loved classics back on stage and in the spotlight...

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Spark-Arena-Thirty
19 SEP, 2024, 7PM

Thirty Seconds to Mars

Thirty Seconds to Mars return to New Zealand on their monumental Seasons 2024 World Tour! 

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16 SEP, 2024, 8PM

Iron Maiden - The Future Past Tour 2024

Iron Maiden honour their promise and return to New Zealand for The Future Past Tour with special guests Killswitch Engage

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Blink-182
2 MAR 2024

Blink-182

Blink-182 returns for massive global tour & new music, reuniting Mark, Tom and Travis for the first time in nearly 10 years! ...

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Hail to the Thieves | Radiohead Tribute Band
8 DEC, 2023, 8-11PM

Archived: Hail to the Thieves

Hail to the Thieves are playing Auckland for the first time with an epic array of Radiohead tunes - ready to blow the roof...

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Yiruma
5 DEC, 2023, 7:30PM

Archived: Yiruma

South Korean pianist and composer Yiruma is celebrating 23 years since his debut album with a new recording, The Rewritten...

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Morrissey
14 DEC 2023

Morrissey

One of the most influential figures in British pop, Morrissey is bringing his '40 Years of Morrissey' tour to The Civic!

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26 APR 2024

Niall Horan

Chart-topping, global superstar Niall Horan is brining 'The Show' Live on Tour to New Zealand in April 2024.

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9 DEC, 2023, 10PM

Mac Summer

Back 2 Bass Party at Cassette Nine

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APO | Shostakovich
9 DEC 2023

Up close with Shostakovich

In APO Up Close, Associate Principal Second Violin Xin (James) Jin curates a series of interactive concerts that focus on a...

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Dining events

The-Grove
28 NOV - 19 DEC, 2023

Tuesday Tastings at The Grove

Indulge in a new five course tasting menu topped with world-class caviar from Caviar Mafia

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Bivacco
26 NOV - 24 DEC, 2023

Sunday Christmas Feasts

Celebrate the Christmas season with friends and family at the most festive lunch in Auckland

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Fun for tamariki
14 OCT - 9 DEC, 2023, 11AM

Breeze Sailing

A traditional wooden sailing ship similar to vessels used for New Zealand coastal and inter-Dominion trades in the 19th and...

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9 DEC 2023, 10AM & 11:30AM

APO 4 Kids Christmas

Specially designed for the littlies, come along for a fun-filled, festive hour full of music, singing and hands-on activities...

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Emma
13 DEC, 2023

Emma Memma Twirly Tour

Former Wiggle, Emma Memma, is coming to Aotearoa! After taking the Twirly Tour across Australia throughout 2023, Emma Memma i...

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NZ-Maritime-Christmas Sailing with Mrs Claus
16 & 17 DEC 2023

Christmas Sailing with Mrs Claus

Join Mrs Claus for a special Christmas sailing aboard Ted Ashby and Take home a commemorative photo snapped by an elf!

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09 Dec 2023 - 10 Dec 2023

Disney's High School Musical

Disney Channel's phenomenally popular 2006 smash hit movie musical comes to life at the Aotea Centre this December!

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Sunday Make Days - December craft, festive fish
SUNDAYS

Sunday Make Days

Join a free whanau friendly Sunday workshop at the Maritime Museum and make and take home your very own craft.

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SKYCITY
18 NOV - 24 DEC, 2023

SKYCITY Christmas Wonderland

Experience the magic of Christmas at SKYCITY. 

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4 NOV & 9 DEC, 2023, 10:30AM

Plaster-casting for kids

Come along to this family friendly workshop where you'll learn how to create a unique plaster cast sculpture. 

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Auckland Art Gallery creative learning centre
28 OCT ONWARDS

Ngā Pakiaka: Like the roots of a tree

The natural wonders of light have excited artists for centuries, inspiring mystical stories, space-bending experimentations...

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Exhibitions

Epic experiences