Auckland Theatre Company proudly announces the world premiere of a mixtape for maladies, an evocative new work by acclaimed Sri Lankan writer Ahi Karunaharan. Presented in collaboration with Agaram Productions and Te Ahurei Tōi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival, this powerful story of love, loss and legacy presses play at the ASB Waterfront Theatre from 4 to 23 March.
Read MoreThe 25th annual Auckland International Buskers Festival is set to bring a world-class lineup of street performers to the city for Auckland Anniversary Weekend. From 24 – 27 January, the Waterfront and CBD will be bursting with an exciting blend of extraordinary talent, from thrilling fire tricks, high-flying extreme pogo, hilarious clowning and breathtaking acrobatics.
Read MoreNow in its 29th year, Auckland Shakespeare in the Park, Auckland’s only outdoor Shakespeare experience, is set to bring Shakespeare to the stage like you’ve never seen before. This summer enjoy the Bard’s The Taming of the Shrew performed by an all-female-identifying cast, and Richard III, presented as a hard-hitting gang drama. Experience Shakespeare timeless tales at The PumpHouse Theatre’s Outdoor Amphitheatre from 18 January – 15 February 2025.
Read MoreMake sure to mark your calendars and get ready for a night of comedy brilliance as the New Zealand Comedy Trust proudly presents the Best Foods Comedy Gala for 2025, hosted by multi-talented comedy sensation, Hayley Sproull. This unmissable night serves as the curtain-raiser for the 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo, for over three weeks of laughter, and an incredible selection of what’s hot in comedy, from 2 – 25 May.
Read MoreBach Musica NZ, the country's leading combined choral and orchestral ensemble, are thrilled to be joined by one of Australia’s most versatile tenors, Henry Choo for their upcoming 1 December performance of Bach’s famous Christmas Oratorio (parts 4 - 6) at the Auckland Town Hall.
Read MoreNZTrio He Taonga Wairere cellist Ashley Brown has announced that he is stepping aside from his work with the trio in April 2025, marking a time of transition for the captivating and much-loved ensemble.
Read MoreWith the end of the year approaching at lightspeed, Stardome has some unmissable events celebrating all things space.
Read MoreTim Bray Theatre Company is excited to celebrate the 20th season of their cherished end-of-year festive production, The Santa Claus Show ‘24. This beloved family favourite rings in the holiday season from 1 – 22 December at The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna.
Read MoreComedic voices have a new opportunity to bring their talents to the airwaves, with the launch of the Aotearoa Comedy Podcast Development Fund—a collaboration between RNZ and the New Zealand Comedy Trust (NZCT). The fund is designed to support the development of original, inclusive, and engaging comedy podcasts that reflect Aotearoa’s cultural diversity and creative innovation.
Read MoreRussell Peters celebrates 35 years as a stand-up comic and will be bringing his brand new RELAX WORLD TOUR to New Zealand in March 2025.
Read MoreAuckland Theatre Company have announced their 2025 Season featuring six beautiful, big plays that will captivate, entertain and challenge audiences. These works promise heartbreaking poignancy, murder and mystery, challenging historical truths, national treasures, thunderous bolts of lighting and big, loud laughs.
Read MoreThe Disabled Artists Theatre Festival (DAT Fest) is back for its third year, with a dynamic two-week programme running from 2 – 17 November, at Te Auaha, Wellington. Co-directed by disabled powerhouses Creatif Kate (she/her) and Susan Williams(they/them), the 2024 festival promises to be the most inclusive yet, run by a full D/deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse (DDN) team behind the scenes.
Read MoreThe Nelson Arts Festival is back, running from 24 October to 3 November, with over 56 exciting events that will transform Whakatū into a lively hub of creativity. This year’s festival is packed with music, comedy, talks, and cool exhibitions, making it the perfect way to kick off your Labour Weekend.
Read MoreRob Beckett, one of the UK’s finest comedians, is coming back to New Zealand in October 2025. He’ll be out on the road, smashing the life out of the highways around New Zealand and any other road that’s in his way.
Read MoreRugby League legend Mark ‘Sharko’ Graham, the only player to be inducted into both the Australian and New Zealand Halls of Fame, is the subject of the deeply emotional and nostalgic new feature documentary, SHARKO, directed by his son, Luke Graham. The film, which had its world premiere earlier this year at Doc Edge festival, is set to hit New Zealand cinemas nationwide from 7 November.
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