FRI, SAT & SUN
Maximise your weekend with pop-up markets, live music, free events, family fun and more happening throughout our city centre...
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. Browse our list of current and upcoming events, grab your friends, and get ready to paint the town red!
What's On This Week
Recently Announced
15 NOV, 2025
Lenny Kravitz announces his first ever tour to Aotearoa New Zealand as part of his globally praised Blue Electric Light Tour...
26 JUL - 24 AUG, 2025
The prestigious international World Press Photo Exhibition returns to showcase the world’s most compelling photojournalism...
11 FEB, 2026
Lorde brings her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour to New Zealand February 2026.
30 OCT - 12 NOV 2025
Cirque du Soleil returns to Auckland with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first time.
02 Jul 2025 - 06 Aug 2025
Experience the magic of the SkyCity precinct featuring the best entertainment this city has to offer.
4 JUL - 5 OCT, 2025 | THURSDAYS & SUNDAYS
A Contemporary Afternoon Tea Celebrating Nostalgic New Zealand Flavours
14, 21 & 28 JUL 2025 | 6-9PM
This July, Queens Rooftop is flipping the script on quiet winter Mondays with the launch of its Kitchen Co-Lab Series
22 - 26 JUL 2025
After sellout shows around Te Waipounamu, just two actors perform Shakespeare's most celebrated history play. A thrilling...
26 JUL, 2025
Step into a night of ethereal harmonies and soul-stirring soundscapes as In The Shallows bring their evolved indie-folk-pop...
31 JUL 2025 | 6PM
A special evening with the iconic queen Ladi6, fundraising for Auckland Women’s Centre at The Tuning Fork
Did Someone Say Free?
Third Thursday of Every Month
Come and celebrate the vibrant and unique heart of Auckland at a Midtown Street Party on the third Thursday of every month...
ONGOING
Explore this extraordinary story of innovative design, meticulous teamwork, outstanding leadership and international success...
Saturdays, 8am - 2pm
The weekly Britomart Saturday Market returns every Saturday to Takutai Square.
SATURDAYS, 4PM-12AM AND SUNDAYS, 4PM-11PM
Visit the Auckland Night Markets at North Wharf in Wynyard Quarter. Bring the family, bring your friends and bring your...
FRIDAYS 12pm-1pm
Connect with your choice of art in this BYO drawing encounter, every Friday lunchtime.
19 FEB - 2 AUG 2025
Explore the imaginative worlds of science fiction in this vibrant exhibition featuring books, magazines, comics and posters...
Our Picks
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Bingo at Norma Taps is on the first Wednesday of every month. Hosted by comedians, bring down the gang to have a few laughs...
9 & 16 JUL 2025 | 5.30-7PM
Ever dreamed of being the go-to cocktail aficionado in your group chat? Well now’s your chance!
26 JULY 2025 | 3PM
Gus Fisher Gallery and Pollywood Pasifika Film proudly present a screening of select short films exploring climate change in...
23 AUG 2025
An 80s Silent Disco under a giant glowing moon is coming to the Auckland Town Hall.
