The cultural heartbeat of the city centre is well and truly at home in the Aotea Arts Quarter. With world-class art galleries to incredible theatre venues and New Zealand's only full-time professional comedy club, there's always something on to have you entertained. Plus, a variety of nearby bars and eateries make it easy to turn any visit into a full day or night out.

Laughs guaranteed

Big Wednesday

Every Wednesday at 7.30pm is 'BiG Wednesday' - a fresh comedy night featuring a guest MC introducing up to 12 acts busting

Comedy All-Stars

The main event of the week featuring The Classic Comedy Club's favourite headliners, breakout talent and the freshest face

L8 & Live

Kick off the weekend on Fridays at 10pm with the L8 show featuring an ever-changing line-up of 8 rising stars on the local

Bull Rush Improv

No Friday night will ever be the same again.

Pause your journey with a bite

Feel the city's creative pulse

The New Zealand Herald Premier Series

This 12-concert series features world-class soloists and conductors in performances that stir the soul and ignite the imag

The Retro Classic Series

Experience retro classics on the big screen exclusively at EVENT Queen Street and Embassy Theatre!

Little Kids Screenings

Make the littlies' first cinema experience a special one with Event's Little Kids Screenings.

Every hour is an adventure

Drink in the moment

Live Music at The Fiddler

Join The Fiddler for soulful tunes to foot-stomping beats every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Relaxation for you, arcade for the kids

Your sweet fuel

A little retail, mid-adventure

Just around the block