Weekends In The City Centre

8 - 10 AUG, 2025:

Disney On Ice | 7 - 10 AUG | $36 - $144

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, experience world-class ice skating, iconic music, and stunning costumes that will make Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero an experience the whole family will treasure forever.

Dope Lemon | 8 AUG | $79 - $208

Dope Lemon returns in 2025 with fifth studio album Golden Wolf, and a massive Australia and New Zealand tour.  Angus Stone has cultivated a reputation for pairing dreamy, laid-back grooves with deeply introspective lyricism.

Wool Felting with Liz Mitchell | 9 AUG | $30pp

Join Liz Mitchell for a hands-on wool felting workshop, inspired by Daegan Wells’ exhibition Because of where I live currently on display in The Changing Room.

Colour Me Cecily | 7 - 9 AUG | $28 - $35

Bust out your shoulder pads and join Cecily as she discovers her true self, through the wonderful world of fashion and style guide, Colour Me Beautiful.

Winter Cocktail & Jewellery Workshop | 9 AUG | $95pp

Join in an afternoon of jewellery making, cocktails, and cozy vibes at the beautiful Paname Social.

Best of the Bee Gees | 9 AUG | $79 - $119

Get ready to groove with the ultimate Bee Gees tribute in the Saturday Night Fever Show—an electrifying night of disco classics and unforgettable harmonies.

15 - 17 AUG, 2025:

NZ Darts Masters | 15 - 16 AUG | From $60.40

Get ready for two nights of electric atmosphere and world-class darts as the New Zealand Darts Masters returns to Spark Arena! Watch the biggest names in the game battle it out against the best from Oceania in a high-stakes showdown of precision, passion, and pure entertainment.

Commercial Bay Live | 16 AUG | $25.90 - $57

Tāmaki Makaurau lights up as three of its most iconic venues — Kemuri Hi-Fi, Reign and Pour, and Ghost Donkey — join forces for a city-wide sonic takeover. From vinyl grooves and soulful rhythms to high-energy dancefloor heat and deep club cuts, this is a journey through sound like no other.

Guy Montgomery | 15 AUG | $44.90

Award-winning Kiwi comedian Guy Montgomery brings his sharp wit and hilarious observations to the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. Part of his nationwide tour “I’ve Noticed So Many Things, It’d Be Unfair To Keep Them To Myself”, the show promises a fresh crop of quirky insights and laugh-out-loud moments from one of New Zealand’s comedy favourites

22 - 24 AUG, 2025:

Art Battle Auckland | 22 AUG | Free

The world’s largest live painting competition returns with the Auckland Regionals, kicking off at the Ellen Melville Centre in the city centre. Watch a dynamic mix of established and emerging New Zealand artists plus two wildcard entrants—compete in three fast-paced rounds of speed painting, all vying for the title of Auckland CBD Champion 2025.

Decadunce | 21 - 23 AUG | $17 - $30

The award-winning Kiwi comedian Marshall Lorenzo (Canada’s Drag Race) is back with a brand-new sketch comedy extravaganza ‘Decadunce’ - a show about fraud, excess and stupidity. All featuring various unforgettable characters, and biting commentary on the dilapidated state of it all.

80s Silent Disco by Moonlight | 23 AUG | $50 - $61

After selling out over 100 shows across the World, 80s Silent Disco heads to New Zealand for a spectacular event under a giant glowing moon in Auckland Town Hall. Expect 3 epic UK DJs playing all your favourite 80s tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings of Auckland Town Hall.

Come Together – Pink Floyd | 23 AUG | $99 - $149

Aotearoa’s finest artists and musicians will bring it to life - note for note - alongside a bonus set of other Pink Floyd masterpieces.

Josiah and the Bonnevilles | 23 AUG | $69.90

With a voice steeped in storytelling and songs that cut straight to the heart, Josiah and the Bonnevilles blend Americana soul with indie grit. Raw, intimate, and poetic, their music invites you into a world of longing, resilience, and beautifully unvarnished truth.

World Press Photo Exhibition | 26 JUL - 24 AUG | From $15

Final call for visual storytelling that moves the soul! This weekend is your last chance to witness the award-winning World Press Photo Exhibition—a breathtaking showcase of the year’s most powerful photojournalism from around the globe. 

29 - 30 AUG, 2025:

Because of where I live | 30 AUG | Free

Because of Where I Live concludes this weekend—offering a last opportunity to experience powerful works that delve into connection, place, and identity. Immerse yourself in a space where stories of belonging and resilience unfold through art.

Into The Great Ocean | 30 AUG | Free

Join in the final day of Tala o le tau for a talanoa with leading academics and artists and explore multidisciplinary responses to the climate crisis from our place in Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa. 

Make Days | Shell Key Charm | 31 AUG | Free with museum entry

Design your own colourful key charm using real shells and bright beads. Inspired by the treasures of the ocean, this hands-on activity is perfect for tamariki who love to make and take something home.

More to see, do and love...

Auckland Theatre Company's 2025 Programme 

Auckland Theatre Company’s 2025 season is a thrilling showcase of storytelling, blending iconic works like Romeo and Juliet and Murder on the Orient Express with bold new voices and Kiwi narratives. With six dynamic productions spanning mystery, history, comedy, and drama, this programme promises to captivate and challenge audiences throughout the year  

Auckland Philharmonia 2025 Programme

The Auckland Philharmonia's 2025 season is a vibrant celebration of musical diversity, featuring world-class debuts, returning maestros and a rich blend of classical masterpieces and cinematic scores. From the fiery drama of La traviata to the sweeping sounds of Hans Zimmer, this programme promises unforgettable experiences for every kind of music lover. 

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