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
16 MAY 2025
K Motionz brings his sell out Crowd Control tour to New Zealand for round 3!
17 MAY 2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and legendary icons are coming to Spark Arena in May.
7 JUNE 2025
Live Nation presents The Melancholy Tour, the first ever Japanese Breakfast tour to Aotearoa New Zealand.
13 AUG 2025
James May will premiere a landmark live theatre show in New Zealand, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary...
1 AUG 2025
One of the best-selling bands in the History of the British Invasion, Herman’s Hermits are touring Australasia in 2025.
21 OCT 2025
Chart-topping superstar James Blunt will return to Auckland this October to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his...
23 AUG 2025
An 80s Silent Disco under a giant glowing moon is coming to the Auckland Town Hall.
14 & 15 NOV 2025
British music icon Sir Cliff Richard has announced his highly anticipated live tour for New Zealand 2025.
23 AUG 2025
US singer-songwriter, Josiah and the Bonnevilles embarks on his debut tour to Auckland this August.
30 OCT - 2 NOV 2025
Cirque du Soleil returns to Auckland with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first time.
4 OCT 2025
James Reyne is a legend of Australian music and a must see live!
8 SEPT 2025
Direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Australia.
4 NOV 2025
Cowboy Junkies return to New Zealand to perform a career-spanning show celebrating their incredible 40 years.
23 & 24 NOV 2025
Pixies have announced a 2025 New Zealand tour which will see the alt-rock legends perform two consecutive nights at Auckland...
28 JAN 2025
One of the best loved comedians in the world, Jimmy Carr is returning to the city with his 'Laughs Funny' tour, a tour...
Did Someone Say Free?
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...
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...
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...
27 Apr 2025 - 19 Oct 2025
The waterfront eatery Wynyard Pavilion is celebrating their wet-nosed friends with a “Dog Days" dog-friendly event.
Learn the skills used by the Wētā Workshop crew in these workshops which feature themes of horror, fantasy and sci-fi and...
