Get ready to ignite your senses this July! Whether you're a foodie, an art enthusiast, a culture buff, or just looking for a great night out, there's something to keep everyone entertained.
The last of July
New openings this August
Reopening August 1! The Grill serves exceptional New Zealand steak and seafood with a classic, modern approach.
A night at the theatre
2-24 AUG, 2024
Rethink everything you know about climate change — the Climate Era is here.
26 Jul 2024 - 09 Aug 2024
Come and join Ed Byrne as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
7 - 18 AUG, 2024
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will open in Auckland at the majestic The Civic on 7 Aug.
22 Oct 2024 - 26 Oct 2024
Tangihanga, performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 60-minute drama comedy centered around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father...
23 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024
Explore the universe in this intimate and mesmerising physical comedy voyage. Join a jelly-like performer as they pluck...
23 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024
A group of boys find themselves stuck in the PlayStation game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2.
24 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024
Our Own Little Mess is a genre-bending live performance and immersive audio adventure. Follow the sprawling and seemingly...
25-27 JUL, 2024, 7:30PM
Atamira Dance Company encompasses and uplifts the voices of acclaimed choreographers and long-time collaborators, Bianca...
30 Jul 2024 - 03 Aug 2024
A problematically Pan-Asian rollercoaster ride through Aotearoa’s murky cultural memories, theatrical milestones and personal...
26 JUL, 2024, 8.30PM
No Homo: Queer Comedy is bringing you a hilarious night featuring some of Aotearoa's most iconic queer acts.
Music gigs not to miss
Free events
There's no reason not to enjoy the free and fun walking tours right in the heart of the city.
Fun with friends
Wining and dining
Performances not to miss
22 AUG, 2024, 7PM-8:30PM
10 comedians, 100’s of jokes, 1000’s of laughs! Best Comedy Show On Earth is BACK baby!
22-24 AUG, 2024
Get ready for three nights of non-stop laughter with the Comedy Fest - winter special at ASB Waterfront Theatre!
22 AUG, 2024, 8:30PM
INTERSECTION is where diverse ideas, people, and experiences come together to create something new and exciting!
23 AUG, 2024, 6:30PM
Chris' Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn’t Throw My Phone Off This Bridge Tour is coming to New Zealand!
24 AUG, 2024, 6:30PM
Kura Forrester, Billy T Award Winner, Taskmaster NZ alum, Shortland Street fave and local legend, hits the stage in a...
27 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Toe Fai! looks at the ways our memories betray us and imagines a future where our descendants cannot visualise their...
29 AUG, 2024, 7.30PM
Oh What a Night! is a blockbuster musical revue featuring iconic songs, including ‘Sherry,’ ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry,’ and so...
29 AUG, 2024, 7:30-8:30PM
Every week, thousands of readers relish the insightful, surprising, hilarious, and clear-headed advice from Hera Lindsay Bird...
Markets
Family-friendly events
30 AUG, 7.30PM & 31 AUG, 2.30PM
Relive the magic of Disney’s animated classic, The Lion King as the Auckland Philharmonia performs the music live with the...
8-11 AUG 2024
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures.
23 Jun 2024 - 20 Oct 2024
Suzy Cato and The Tuning Fork will be showcasing some of the amazing homegrown talent making songs, stories and fun for your...
SUNDAYS, 11AM-1PM
The waterfront eatery Wynyard Pavilion is celebrating their wet-nosed friends with a “Dog Days" dog-friendly event.
09 Jun 2024 - 08 Jun 2025
Find secondhand treasures at this ReUse Market in the Victoria Street Carpark!
30 Jun 2023 - 05 Oct 2024
Take your tamariki along to these free sessions exploring the stories of the sea.
SUNDAYS
Join a free whanau friendly Sunday workshop at the Maritime Museum and make and take home your very own craft.
THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS
Dive deeper with a complimentary tour from one of our friendly volunteer guides.
SAT AND SUN, 11AM - 3PM
Whānau drop-ins are free, family-focused workshops held every weekend (plus weekdays during the school holidays!) from 11am...
Activities & workshops
High tea experiences
THURSDAY - SUNDAYS
Park Hyatt's executive Pastry chef Callum Liddicoat and his team bring the flavours of Winter to the new high tea.
DAILY, 12-4PM
Experience timeless classics reinvented with Sky Tea.
SATURDAYS, 12PM-4PM
Inspired by retro tea-taking traditions with a Sean Connolly twist, expect tempting treats flavoured with the Mediterranean...
The Cooke's signature high tea called Vari-tea brilliantly combines the classic English pursuits of afternoon tea, cakes & a...
04 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024
Have a taste, relish in the flavours and be awakened by clean skincare brand, Tailor's Brightening Eye Cream
Every Saturday and Sunday from 3 - 5pm, for just $59 per person. Includes a glass of Easy Street on arrival.
TUES - SAT, 4-5PM
Embark on an afternoon filled with mouth-watering delicacies and delightful cocktail at this high tea experience like no...
Must-see exhibitions
ONGOING
Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the wider Pacific...
NOW UNTIL OCT 2024
In this new commission, Berlin-based New Zealand artist Simon Denny (born 1982) continues his exploration into the frontiers...
3 MAY - 27 OCT, 2024, 10AM - 5PM
Step into an immersive exhibition where art intersects with science and discover the brilliant seabirds of Aotearoa and the...
9 FEB, 2024 - 1 FEB, 2026
This exhibition celebrates the monumental gift of significant artworks from the collection of New York philanthropists Julian...
SEP 2023 - AUG 2025
Threads of Time: Travel, Trade & Textiles is a jewel-box display that offers a survey of European art from the 15th to the...
SEP 2023 - AUG 2026
Threads of Time: Travel, Trade & Textiles is a jewel-box display that offers a survey of European art from the 15th to the...
ONGOING
Relive the stories of early immigrants and their epic sea voyages to Aotearoa in the 18th and 19th centuries on this special...