Atsuko Okatsuka is on her way for her first New Zealand tour!
Read MoreAuckland Live is thrilled to announce the return of the hugely popular monthly concert series, Morning Melodies for 2024.
Read MoreAuckland is set to be treated to a raft of astounding performances as the Auckland International Buskers Festival returns for the 24th year, promising a dazzling array of world class street performers from all corners of the globe during Auckland Anniversary Weekend, from 26 – 29 January.
Read MoreWest Auckland charitable organisation BirdCare Aotearoa wild bird hospital is devastated after a break in during the early hours of the 23rd of November. The organisation, funded by generous community donations and grants asks members of the public to come forward if they saw any suspicious activity around their premises in Avonleigh Road, Green Bay.
Read MoreTe Uru is delighted to announce Jino Jeong as the winner of the 2023 Portage Ceramic Awards for his work Celestial Thread: A Tapestry of Sunshine and Spiderwebs. This year’s Merit Award winners are Yeuh Luo for Innerspace and Debbie Barber for There were no night stories in my head. That was ok.
Read MoreThe NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo returns in 2024 with three weeks of non-stop laughter for the 31st year, from 3 – 26 May. The New Zealand Comedy Trust is delighted to kick off the funniest Fest in town with the annual Best Foods Comedy Gala, this year hosted by none other than the self proclaimed People's Princess of Aotearoa and winner of the Topp Prize, Chris Parker.
Read MoreThis December, prepare to let your mind bend on a psychedelic musical odyssey through the highly imaginative world of artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward at the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, the coolest little observatory this side of Neptune.
Read MoreThis summer twenty young refugee, migrant and local performers will work together across two intensive weeks, traversing themes of identity, community and belonging, to create and perform the fully devised work I AM…and…I AM, playing on 20 and 21 January at Oratia Settlers Hall.
Read MoreAfter surviving floods, storms and a plague worthy of a Shakespeare play, Auckland Shakespeare in the Park returns for the 28th year with two of the Bard’s most enduring works. Performed in the enchanting setting of The PumpHouse Theatre’s Outdoor Amphitheatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Measure for Measure play from 20 January – 17 February.
Read MoreIn the race to become chief, this gripping family saga explores the way of fa’a sāmoa in a modern world. The Auckland premiere of the darkly comic O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward by Natano Keni and Sarita So plays at the ASB Waterfront Theatre 5 – 23 March as part of the 2024 Auckland Arts Festival.
Read MoreAuckland Theatre Company and Te Pou Theatre bring the bangin’ vibes of the nineties to the stage with the world premiere of Albert Belz’s award winning play. Hyperspace busts out all the moves from the 7 – 24 February at the ASB Waterfront Theatre.
Read MoreThe beloved Cross Street Music Festival is back in the hood on 9 March 2024. Bigger and more diverse than ever before, the 2024 festival proudly announces the first acts in its eclectic line-up, and the chance to snap up limited release earlybird tickets.
Read MoreTim Bray Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the return of their beloved end of year production The Santa Claus Show '23, a theatrical experience to ring in the festive season. This hugely popular family favourite is back for its 19th season from 2 – 22 December at The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna.
Read MoreSTAND CLEAR…. Nurse Blake is coming to New Zealand with his brand-new show Shock Advised! Bring out your friends, family and co-workers for an epic night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse. Healthcare workers are going to pack the theatres so it’s sure to be the safest place and most fun to be. And bring an AED because this is going to get wild.
Read MoreTe Uru is proud to announce the finalists of the highly anticipated Portage Ceramic Awards 2023, a prestigious annual event dedicated to showcasing the vibrant world of contemporary ceramics in Aotearoa. This year's 46 finalists will have their remarkable works on display at Te Uru, Titirangi from 24 November 2023 – 3 March 2024, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the rich diversity of contemporary ceramic practices.
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