14 MAY 2022
Aussie surf-psychedelic legends Ocean Alley will make their long-awaited return to NZ in May 2022! Joined by Oz mates Hockey...
Aotearoa’s iconic NZ Music Month | Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa kicks off on May 1st, celebrating great local music for all New Zealanders - in every place, for every age, and in every genre. The month of May will see a host of celebrations, music tours and special events happening across Aotearoa - see what's happening in the city centre below!
NZ Music T-Shirt Day returns on Friday, May 27th. Music lovers are encouraged to wear their favourite Kiwi artists or bands merch to raise awareness and funds for MusicHelps, an incredible resource providing mental health and financial support for those in the industry. Three-dollar donations can be made by texting MUSIC to 2448. More information can be found on the NZ Music T-Shirt Day website.
Music performances this May
21 MAY 2022
Following the sell-out success of last year’s spectacular Synthony show, this euphoric dance event returns to Auckland for...
21 MAY AND 11 JUN, 2022
The Candlelight Music Series is proud to bring you Jazz By Candlelight for City of Colour.
27 MAY 2022
Two modern-day gladiators, Tom Lee and Graham Matthews will kick off their 6 HOURS OF POWER from 8pm.
15 MAY 2022
Say a big g'day how ya goin' to NZ Music Month with a cheers to Lee Mvtthews and their very own beer, creating in the brewery...
20 MAY 2022
Presenting HINA & Judah Kelley @ Q Theatre - an exclusive double-headline presentation of two rising artists in New Zealand...
28 May 2022
Audiology presents, Area:51, where drum and bass meets industrial warehouse festival.
13 MAY 2022
Join Aotearoa artist, ARIA as she celebrates the release of her debut EP Love Songs Till Midnight. Enjoy an hour of live...
Free events
03 May 2022 - 09 Jun 2022
Pop-up DJ's, live music, entertainment and games are taking over Fort & Elliott Street to bring some fun to your lunch hour.
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8 MAY - 26 MAY 2022
From Britomart to Aotea Square, take an historical journey through the Auckland CBD's most iconic music venue sites, past and...
4 - 27 MAY, 12pm - 6:30pm
FromThePit is New Zealand’s longest-running music photography exhibition celebrating the creative works of some of New...
27 May 2022 - 28 May 2022
For two nights, DJs will take to the decks, playing sets with a heavy focus on Kiwi music and providing a live soundbed for...
THURSDAYS FROM 7 - 9pm
Wynyard Grill welcomes you on Thursday from 7 to 9 pm with a range of classic cocktails and live jazz music.
Celebrate up-and-coming artists
23 JUN 2022
Thursdays I'm In Love is The Tuning Fork's way of celebrating New Zealand's music scene where we select three of our...
14 MAY 2022
Join to enjoy Indie Rock in the Garden in the vibey, underground, Wintergarden.
12 MAY 2022
An unmissable event with 5 local artists with distinct sounds.
Fun music-based activities
15 MAY 2022
Step back in time as you relive one of the most exciting decades in music history! Test your 80s pop culture knowledge with...
25 MAY, 2022
Get your team together for this legendary quiz.
SATURDAYS FROM 9PM
Whether you're Lionel Richie or Lionel Pitchy, Alicia Keys or Alicia Flat-Keys, now you can live out your rock star dreams...
TUESDAYS from 7pm
Auckland’s only weekly music quiz where you can really test your musical knowledge
THURSDAYS from 6pm
Thursday nights at Everybody’s is the place to be! You choose the tune and DJs Paul Ballard and Mark Pickering mix it.
THURSDAYS
Free K-Pop Dance Classes are back for 2022! Want to dance like BlackPink & BTS? Then head along!
THURSDAYS | 6:30 - 8:00pm
Come and learn how to pop, lock and drop it - whether you're 6 or 60.
Enjoy two hours of free parking or $5 evening and weekend rates. Find out more.
Ride on public transport from as little as $2 each way. Find out more.
Last updated:
03 May 2021