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

Urban Art Village
30 & 31 OCT 2025 | 10AM-10PM

Urban Art Village

Urban Art Village is making its comeback this October, and it’s got a fresh new home: Takutai Square in Britomart!

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hotel britomart
29 OCT 2025 | 5.30-7.30PM

Everybody Eats x The Hotel Britomart: Dine for Good

The Hotel Britomart are thrilled to come together with Everybody Eats for a one-night-only dining event on 29 October in The...

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28 OCT-1 NOV 2025

Ilang-Ilang by Alyssa Medel

Therefor presents the debut season of ILANG-ILANG, a bilingual supernatural drama exploring survival, grief, and diaspora...

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Tūhono Takutai Square
30 & 31 OCT 2025

Auckland Walks

Discover artworks in & around Britomart then head to Takutai Square to check out the Urban Art Village.

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Ghoul Rush Basement Theatre
28 OCT - 1 NOV, 2025 | 6.30pm

Ghoul Rush

Bull Rush returns with Ghoul Rush — a wickedly funny horror improv show resurrected through devilish deals and spine-tingling...

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13 OCT-29 NOV 2025 | 10AM-5PM

A Body Of Work By Matt Jordan

After winning back to back awards at the biggest tattoo event in the world, Aotearoa’s very own, Matt Jordan, brings you his...

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Fun for the kids

Cirque du Soleil Corteo
30 OCT - 9 NOV, 2025

Cirque du Soleil Corteo

Cirque du Soleil returns to Auckland with its most unique production CORTEO, set to charm audiences for the very first time.

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Sky Tower
27 OCT - 2 NOV, 2025

Spooky Halloween at the Sky Tower

This Halloween, the Sky Tower is brewing up frightful fun for the whole whānau. Take in the 360° spine-tingling views of...

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SkyCity Christmas
15 NOV - 24 DEC, 2025

Santa's Magical Wonderland

Step into a world of enchantment where twinkling lights, playful characters, and interactive activities - Santa’s Magical...

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Come hungry, leave happy

SkyCity presents Served
1 OCT - 30 NOV, 2025

SkyCity presents Served

SkyCity Auckland is celebrating their award-winning eateries and chefs with Served! Get ready to embark on a round-the-world...

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Beast & Butterflies - Piperball
Beast & Butterflies

Dine & Win this October

Celebrate Beast & Butterflies 8th birthday this October, dine and be in the draw to win a $200 Beast & Butterflies

Beast & Butterflies
Beast & Butterflies

OCTOBER 2025

$8 cocktails, beer, house wine + $8 bites

Beast & Butterflies are celebrating their 8th birthday this October with $8 cocktails, beer, house wine, and bites when you
Rosés and Canapés in the Laneway
1-31 OCT 2025 | 12PM -10.30PM

Kingi | Rosés and Canapés in the Laneway

Enjoy October’s longer end-of-day sunshine with a glass of The Landing Rosé and an elegant trio of matched snacks.

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Beast & Butterflies - Piperball
Beast & Butterflies

Dine & Win this October

Celebrate Beast & Butterflies 8th birthday this October, dine and be in the draw to win a $200 Beast & Butterflies

Krug Chef’s Table at Onslow
1 - 31 OCT, 2025

Krug Chef’s Table at Onslow

Krug Champagne and Onslow unite for a month-long dining series that celebrates artistry, gastronomy, and the timeless...

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 Bitter & Twisted at Rooftop at QT
22 SEP - 31 OCT, 2025

Negroni Week In The City Centre

Auckland city centre is about to be infused with a dash of Italian flair and a whole lot of cocktail culture as Negroni Week...

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Metita
NOV - DEC, 2025

Festive Dining at SkyCity

Make SkyCity Auckland your festive tradition this Christmas.

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The beat drops here

C.W.Stoneking Tuning Fork
29 OCT, 2025 | 7pm

C.W. Stoneking

After a string of sold out headline and festival performances, C.W. Stoneking makes his glorious return to New Zealand this...

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Simmung Choir
14 NOV 2025 | 7.30PM

Stimmung Choir: A Decade of Noise

After a decade of shaking up what a choir can sound like, Stimmung Choir will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a one...

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Doja Cat Spark Arena
18 NOV, 2025 | 7pm

Doja Cat

GRAMMY-winning global icon Doja Cat sets to make her highly anticipated New Zealand debut as part of the electrifying Ma Vie...

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Lenny Kravitz Spark Arena
15 NOV, 2025

Lenny Kravitz

Lenny Kravitz announces his first ever tour to Aotearoa New Zealand as part of his globally praised Blue Electric Light Tour...

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Lewis Capaldi 2025
2 DEC, 2025

Lewis Capaldi

Global sensation Lewis Capaldi makes his long-awaited return to Aotearoa after a two-year break!

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Sombr
2 DEC 2025

sombr

US alternative-pop artist sombr will making his New Zealand headline debut this December.

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Garbage Auckland Town Hall
3 DEC, 2025

Garbage

Alt rock icons Garbage makes their long-awaited return to New Zealand this December at Auckland Town Hall.

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The Lumineers Spark Arena
6 JAN, 2026

The Lumineers

The Lumineers return to Aotearoa since their first visit in 2022 with a sold-out show. 

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OneRepublic
4 FEB 2026

OneRepublic

GRAMMY® nominated hitmakers OneRepublic are heading to Spark Arena for The Sweet Escape Tour in February 2026.

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lORDE BANNER
11 FEB, 2026

Lorde

Lorde brings her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour to New Zealand February 2026.

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Ethel Cain Auckland Town Hall
13 & 14 FEB, 2026 | 7pm

Ethel Cain

Ethel Cain adds New Zealand date to her sold-out Global Tour!

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