Featuring a dazzling fusion of music, drag, theatre and comedy, the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival returns to The Civic from 24 June to 5 July 2026. With The Civic being taken over for the occasion, international visitors and local attendees can expect unforgettable cabaret performers and creatives from Aotearoa and beyond.
Sip, savour & indulge
Arrive early, linger longer, and make a night of it. Enjoy delicious bites and fabulous drinks before, between and during the show, all wrapped in an irresistible cabaret atmosphere. See what’s on the menu at aucklandlive.co.nz.
You can also enjoy happy hour on Thursdays and Fridays from 5 to 6 PM.
3 - 5 JUL | $20 - $49
Returning to the festival a decade after his debut, Le Gateau Chocolat delivers Musicals Mayhem, a joyous, high-glamour romp through the musical theatre canon. He will tug at your heartstrings as he crams every musical you know and love into an evening of warmth, wit and wicked theatrical delight.
1 - 5 JUL | $35 - $109
Premiering to rave reviews in 2024, Dangerous Goods by Polytoxic is a world-class lineup of circus, aerials, drag, burlesque and powerhouse vocals. This is cabaret for the brave new world, with a crew of diverse, multi-talented, super-powered femmes ready to blow minds and shift paradigms.
Discover the full 2026 Auckland Cabaret Festival programme, here.
$2.50 per hour to a max of $12.50 on weekends and a $12.50 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.