Weekends In The City Centre

21 - 23 NOV, 2025

Femmes and Thems Comedy | 18 - 22 NOV | Choose what you pay

After a sold-out hit at the Best Foods Mayo NZ International Comedy Festival, Femmes & Thems Comedy is back at Basement Theatre—showcasing an electrifying lineup of women and gender-nonconforming comedians from across Aotearoa. Expect bold, brilliant, and boundary-pushing laughs all night long.

Stitching Anew | 22 & 23 NOV | Free

Join Prairie Hatchard-McGill in crafting a fabric collage, inspired by Louise Bourgeois’s work with textiles and her efforts to process difficult emotions through the act of stitching.

Make Days: Ika pepa (paper fish) | 23 NOV | Free

This November bring the ocean to life with your own woven paper fish! Using recycled materials explore the art of raranga (weaving) while learning about the creatures of Te Moananui-a-Toi.

Pixies | 23 & 24 NOV | $109 - $119

Alt-rock legends, Pixies performs two consecutive nights at Auckland Town Hall. 35 years since their groundbreaking Platinum-certified album Doolittle catapulted the band into the UK Top Ten, and 20 years since their celebrated reformation at Coachella, Pixies are deep into their second act, and in the midst of a creative purple patch.

Bubbles and BLUSH | 22 NOV | $95pp

Step into an enchanting afternoon where petals meet bubbles and creativity blooms. Join Huami's Perrier-Jouët Garden Bar for an unforgettable celebration where art, nature, and flavour intertwine with champagne and fresh florals. Ticket includes a guided fresh floral workshop, take home gifts, a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne and a hand-crafted dim sum basket.

John Bishop - 25 Years of Stand Up | 22 NOV | $89.90 - $99.90

Comedy superstar John Bishop returns to Auckland with his new show to celebrate his incredible 25-year career. John has found major success with a string of popular TV shows, including John Bishop’s Australia, John Bishop’s Britain, The John Bishop Show (BBC One), and John Bishop: In Conversation With…, where he interviewed leading figures from entertainment, music, and sport. 

Black Grace | 21 NOV | $45 - $99

Black Grace celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking dance with a compelling double bill that bridges generations. Witness the world premiere of If Ever There Was A Time by Founding Artistic Director Neil Ieremia, ONZM, paired with Paul Taylor’s iconic Esplanade, marking its 50th anniversary in a tribute to legacy and innovation.

Wood carving workshop with Chevron Hassett | 22 NOV | $25 - $40

Using salvaged totara floorboards as an extension of Hassett’s sculptural installation in The Changing Room, this hands-on workshop will explore how to engrave and stain wood, allowing participants to take a piece of the exhibition Aroha Ki Te Tangata home with them.

Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert | 23 NOV | $109 - $139

Celebrate 20 years of Avatar: The Last Airbender through its unforgettable characters, and the epic journey that defined a generation. This official anniversary edition brings freshly expanded musical highlights and brand-new visual moments to the show.

28 - 30 NOV, 2025

ARTT-CITO | 30 NOV | Fom $17pp

Cine Foro Society's combining Latin American art with New Zealand flair in ARTT-CITO, a blend of art and tea in Spanish. What to expect - an art exhibition of wonderful pieces of works by talented artists based in Auckland, a music line up with sounds from Aotearoa and beyond, delicious pizzas by Lollo’s, and a signature refreshing iced tea.

Black Abstraction and the Politics of Joy | 29 NOV | Free

As part of Pop to Present, this special conversation brings together three dynamic Black artists and scholars — Elizabeth Freeman, Kainee Simone, and Erykah Jennette as they explore resistance and repair in abstraction, examining how Black artists have shaped and expanded post-war movements through acts of imagination, defiance, and joy. 

SkyCity presents Served | 30 NOV | Various prices

This is your last weekend to experience SERVED at SkyCity—two months of exclusive global menus, events, and $18 cocktails inspired by cities from Tokyo to NYC. Don’t miss this culinary journey without leaving the city.

The Wizard of Oz | 28 - 30 NOV | $25 - $52

The National Youth Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz, an enchanting musical adapted from the classic MGM screenplay — celebrating its 86th birthday. Featuring beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score including Somewhere Over the Rainbow, We’re Off to See the Wizard and If I Only Had a Brain, this is the perfect event for the whole family.

Make Days: Ika pepa (paper fish) | 30 NOV | Free

Dive into your final weekend to craft the ocean's wonders with your own woven paper fish! Celebrate the art of raranga (weaving) using recycled materials and discover the fascinating marine life of Te Moananui-a-Toi.

Best Christmas Comedy Show on Earth | 28 NOV | $40 - $70

100’s of jokes, 1000’s of laughs, your favourite Festival line up show is back with a Christmas twist! Kick off your silly season with a selection of top Comedy Fest acts at this festive stand-up showcase hosted by the delightful Chris Parker!

5 - 7 DEC, 2025

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens | 2 - 7 DEC | $30 - $250

Shake & Stir’s award-winning stage spectacle A Christmas Carol is coming to town for the very first time. Journey with Ebenezer Scrooge, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future in a magical, music-filled family spectacle. A heartwarming tale of redemption and festive cheer that will light up your season.

Jimmy Rees | 5 DEC | $79 - $139

This December, for the very first time, Jimmy Rees brings his hilarious antics to Aotearoa – and it’s going to be In Reel Life! Whether you know him from TV, TikTok, or just love a good laugh, Jimmy’s quick wit and lovable energy are guaranteed to leave you grinning.

Two Another | 6 DEC | $49.90

Two Another, the Sydney-born duo of Eliot and Angus, weave electronic textures, alt-RnB grooves, and soulful melodies into a kaleidoscopic soundscape that resonates worldwide. With over a million monthly Spotify listeners, their music has become a global soundtrack.

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Auckland Philharmonia 2025 Programme

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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