7 JUNE - 28 SEPT 2025
On loan from the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio, this exhibition offers a sweeping survey of the visionary painters who...
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Maximise your weekend with pop-up markets, live music, free events, family fun and more happening throughout our city centre, read on to see what's not to be missed this weekend.
20 - 22 JUN, 2025:
Central Cee | Heart of the City | 20 JUN | $109 - $411
Coming off the heels of the release of long-awaited debut album, Can’t Rush Greatness, UK’s global rap sensation Central Cee has announced his first world tour of the same name. Central Cee has redefined the global perception of UK rap, breaking barriers and setting unprecedented milestones. His ability to seamlessly blend raw storytelling with universal appeal has resonated across continents, bridging linguistic and cultural divides.
Open Late: An Abstract Experiment| 21 JUN | FREE
Immerse yourself in an evening of creativity, featuring live activations and entertainment inspired by legendary masters of Impressionism and modern art like Monet, Morisot and Matisse. Get hands-on and create your own digital masterpiece using just your phone!
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We Call It Ballet | 21 JUN | $29 - $79
Settle in for a spectacular show with We call it Ballet at SkyCity Theatre! The timeless tale of Sleeping Beauty is brought to life like never before, with expressive storytelling, immaculate dancing, and costumes glittering with glow-in-the-dark lights. Get your tickets for We call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty in a Dazzling Light Show.
Images credit: Stephen A'Court
Gallery Highlights
6 JUNE - 30 AUG 2025
Gus Fisher Gallery's upcoming exhibition Tala o le tau brings together new and significant bodies of work by Angela Tiatia...
6 JUNE - 30 AUG 2025
The Changing Room presents Because of where I live, a new body of work by artist Daegan Wells (Aotearoa).
Food & drink
Step into a slice of Paris at Frenchy’s Crêpes, your destination for an authentic French crêperie experience! Perfect for a...
Nonstop Stage Magic
27 - 29 JUN, 2025:
Peppa Pig Fun Day Out Live! | 28 JUN - 1 JUL | $40 - $65
Having enjoyed sell-out success with past tours in New Zealand, the all-new Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out LIVE! looks set for a triumphant New Zealand debut in 2025. Prepare to sing and dance with colourful scarecrows, feed the penguins, build big sandcastles, and even swim in the sea!
Pan-Asian Music Showcase | 28 JUN | $25
Pan-Asian Music Showcase Night is a celebration of Asian culture, featuring musical performances from traditional cultural performers such as Han Fu, talented Pan-Asian musicians like Sabreen, Glxria, Iris Zhang, who have been supported by NZ On Air, emerging Pan-Asian artists such as Han Lee, and local kiwi musicians who capitalised diverse cultural resources for their music career, like Papercity.
Taniwha | 26 JUN - 13 JUL | $30 - $70
From the creators of Silo Theatre’s much-loved production of Peter and the Wolf, in collaboration with visual artists Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole (Wharenui Harikoa), Taniwha bursts onto the stage in vibrant technicolour, packed with live music, puppetry, and videography. Featuring a revolving cast of narrators, get ready for a one-of-a-kind, magical experience in the theatre.
4 - 6 JUL, 2025:
Tofiga | 5 JUL | $55 - $65
Join in for a night of side-splitting comedy as Tofiga, one of Aotearoa’s most beloved comedians, takes the stage for his brand new show: Shuuush Your Mouf! In Shuuush Your Mouf, Tofiga muses on all the things that are important to a man in his 50s, his Samoan wife, family and how crossing half a century changes you.
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Saint Joan by Bernard Shaw | 5 JUL | $28 - $35
A powerful retelling of Joan of Arc’s life, exploring her transformation from peasant to soldier to saint. This 90-minute adaptation highlights themes of resistance, faith, and gender, brought to life by Bronwyn Ensor’s compelling performance as Joan.
Pub Charity Opera in Concert: La traviata | 5 JUL | $43 - $156
Pub Charity Opera in Concert: La traviata is a stirring one-night performance at Auckland Town Hall, featuring Verdi’s timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and heartbreak. Conducted by Giordano Bellincampi and performed by the Auckland Philharmonia with the New Zealand Opera Chorus, the concert stars Luiza Fatyol as Violetta and Oliver Sewell as Alfredo
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11 - 13 JUL, 2025:
STAYC | 11 JUL | From $99
K-pop sensation STAYC is set to make their highly anticipated New Zealand debut on July 11, 2025, at Auckland’s Spark Arena as part of their global “STAY TUNED” tour. This marks a major milestone for STAYC as they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their youthful sound and dynamic stage presence.
Storytime & Printmaking For Kids | 12 JUL | Free
Have fun during the school holidays by joining in a family-friendly storytime and printmaking workshop. Taking inspiration from the exhibition Tala o le tau, you will begin with storytime for tamariki in the gallery, followed by an ocean-inspired printmaking activity where you’ll be able to take your prints home with you.
10cc | 12 JUL | $99 - $169
UK legends 10cc brightens up New Zealand’s winter with their Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour. Get ready for a huge night of solid gold hits in one show: I’m Not In Love, The Things We Do For Love, Rubber Bullets, Donna, The Wall Street Shuffle, Art For Art’s Sake, I’m Mandy Fly Me, Good Morning Judge, Life Is A Minestrone, and of course THAT earworm “Dreadlock Holiday” (complete with ‘I Don’t Like Cricket! I Love It’).
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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
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26 August 2024