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 APR 2025
Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, global pop culture icon Chaka Khan, returns to New Zealand in April to play a...
17 MAY 2025
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and legendary icons are coming to Spark Arena in May.
14 & 15 NOV 2025
British music icon Sir Cliff Richard has announced his highly anticipated live tour for New Zealand 2025.
21 MAY 2025
Experience the unmistakable voice of Alison Moyet live on her highly-anticipated world tour ‘KEY Live 2025’ coming in May.
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...
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.
Did Someone Say Free?
24 APRIL, 4PM-7:30PM, 2025
Presenting Last Thursday markets! A new monthly market by Celestial Corner at the Ellen Melville Centre.
FRIDAYS 12pm-1pm
Connect with your choice of art in this BYO drawing encounter, every Friday lunchtime.
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...
ONGOING
Explore this extraordinary story of innovative design, meticulous teamwork, outstanding leadership and international success...
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 APR 2025
Join NZ’s favourite political podcast live in Auckland.
Learn the skills used by the Wētā Workshop crew in these workshops which feature themes of horror, fantasy and sci-fi and...
21 FEB - 10 MAY 2025
Having it all, all, all brings together international artists whose work has been pivotal for the re-evaluation of female...
