What's on this month

Be a part of the festival and enjoy powerful stories from around the world - wherever you are. 

Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and...

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival returns from 29 July to 9 August 2026!

The Darts comes to Auckland.

Step into magical ‘Wonderland’ as Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures with breathtaking twists and...

Artists from across the motu are aligning this Winter/Matariki season at Basement Theatre to give you a much-needed dose of...

Award-winning verbatim theatre show Over and Out is a funny, heartfelt solo work created and performed by Jackson Burling...

One iconic playwright. Two plays. One unmissable event. 

A rendition of Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire - directed by...

Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian Alan Davies returns to Aotearoa with his brand-new show, Think Ahead at Kiri Te Kanawa...

Celebrate the outstanding and inspirational contribution of artists from the past, present and future with three stunning...

Award-winning comedian and actress, Atsuko Okatsuka is making waves across the globe with her one-of-a-kind humour, boundless...

The ever-dazzling International Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese returns to New Zealand for her all-new revue DITA VON...

Autaia returns for its sixth season, bringing together nearly 1,000 tauira from 10 groups across Tāmaki Makaurau and Waikato...

The tremendous young violinist Benjamin Beilman joins the Auckland Philharmonia for what promises to be a definitive...

This winter, TRIBE Auckland Fort Street has partnered with iconic Auckland record store Real Groovy to launch the TRIBE Vinyl...

Laufey makes her highly anticipated NZ debut for her A Matter of Time tour this August!

The sensational British cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason makes his New Zealand debut in Elgar’s elegy for the England destroyed by...

Audience favourites conductor Pietari Inkinen and tenor Simon O’Neill reunite in this Wagner extravaganza.

Arctic North meets Pacific South in a programme of heart-stirring Finnish works with conductor Pietari Inkinen and NZSO...

Experience the dynamic energy of Fazıl Say’s Space Jump, vividly portraying a thrilling ascent and descent with vibrant...

Grammy-Nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren comes to New Zealand for his Finding Family on the Road World Tour.

Begin your evening with sensational live music, performed in the majestic setting of the Auckland Town Hall, the Six-thirty...

Do you want to be a celebrated musician but lack the necessary talent, motivation or intelligence to make it happen? Pub...

Karan Aujla brings his P-Pop Culture World Tour to Spark Arena this 25 August 2026.

Who's the mantis though? Who?

Join us for a special screening of Lucy Meyle and Ziggy Lever’s If cows didn’t like mustard (2026).

Join in a conversation examining Claude Cahun and Marcel Moore’s portraiture with Cameron Ah-Loo Matamua, Kirsty Baker and...

Gus Fisher Gallery presents Seashells and razorblades, a screening of select Surrealist films from the 1920s to 1940s.

Celebrate the final day to view Studies for a Keepsake with a performance by Rosamund Philpott with live sound by Hun Lynch.

Encore! celebrates how live music brings people together through collective experience.

'Studies for a Keepsake' is the first exhibition of pioneering artists Claude Cahun (1894-1954) and Marcel Moore (1892-1972)...

Lucy Meyle is an artist from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland whose practice explores ways of considering and relating to animals.

Dive deeper with a complimentary tour from one of our friendly volunteer guides.

Connect with your choice of art in this BYO drawing encounter, every Friday lunchtime. 

Run4Auckland is a free running club welcoming all levels. Event's take place every Sunday (except long weekends). Come early...

The weekly Britomart Saturday Market returns every Saturday to Takutai Square.

An Auckland-based social club, meeting every Thursday for a game of Mah Jong. Open to all - from complete beginners to...

The greatest celebration of New Zealand wine returns for 2026.

Indulge in a decadent three‑course lunch paired with a glass of prosecco for just $59 per person, ideal for long catch‑ups...

Chef Top Lorthae’s Signature Experience is a thoughtfully curated five‑course journey, showcasing fresh local ingredients...

As the air cools, SkyCity ignites the season with DELISH - two months of indulgent dining, immersive events, and...

Esther's twisting the cork on your ordinary wine dinners. Spend an evening with Chef Sean Connolly, some of New Zealand's top...

Lucy Meyle is an artist from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland whose practice explores ways of considering and relating to animals.

Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki presents et al.’s major installation the fundamental practice, marking the first time the...

Mark your calendars for a high-energy night of creativity when the Gallery comes alive after dark.

'Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now' explores the groundbreaking world of Chinese contemporary art with standout sculpture...

Australasia’s largest lightwall, The Lightship, launches its 2025–26 season this September, illuminating Auckland’s...