Upcoming Events

Thursday 12- Saturday 14 March

Very Visual Performance

LOFT, Q Theatre, Auckland

 

A trio of hardcore party people. A three-day rave jammed into 60 chaotic minutes. One electrifying non-stop dance performance.

 

Fresh off mesmerising Australian audiences and completing an astonishing 23-show season in Edinburgh, this award-laden crowd favourite returns home for a triumphant encore. 

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If you’ve not yet heard the word of mouth, the hypnotic brilliance of The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave lies in its test of endurance and the pure spectacle of watching these intrepid ravers dance themselves into techno oblivion. It’s the ultimate tribute to the pain, sweat, and bodily catharsis of surrendering to the music and your passion for it all.

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Contains haze, strobe lighting and loud noises. Recommended for ages 13+

 

Access tickets are available online for a special price of $20, and a companion ticket is available for free. To book tickets, please complete this online form.

Thursday 12- Sunday 15 March

Very Visual Performance

Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland

 

Circa's Duck Pond takes Tchaikovsky’s beloved masterpiece and gives it a dazzling twist — circus style.

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In this whimsically audacious reimagining of the world’s most iconic tale of transformation, the brilliant minds and bodies of contemporary circus company Circa have outdone themselves. Sumptuous aerials, jaw-dropping acrobatics and a flurry of feathers swirl through their inspired fusion of this timeless score and the fairytale The Ugly Duckling — all performed with astounding, controlled chaos. 

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If you like your high art served with humour and panache, Duck Pond is the perfect blend of elegance, thrills and entertainment, made for the grandeur of the Kiri Te Kanawa stage. 

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Access tickets are available online for a special price of $20, and a companion ticket is available for free. To book tickets, please complete this online form.

Saturday 14 March 2026, 6pm

The Spiegeltent, Aotea Square, Auckland

 

Five-time Festival favourites Strut & Fret return with their most dazzling spectacle yet.

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La Ronde radiates pure theatrical seduction, a heady mix of gravity-defying aerial work, jaw-dropping pole acts and choreography dripping with sass. Backed by powerhouse vocals and a soundtrack that fizzes like champagne, it’s an intoxicating collision of circus, cabaret, comedy and exhilaration — or as one critic called it, “a glitter-soaked invitation to lose yourself in sequins, sass, and sound.” 

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Contains strobe lighting, haze and mild nudity. Recommended for ages 15+

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Access tickets are available online for a special price of $20, and a companion ticket is available for free. To book tickets, please complete this online form.

Saturday 14 March 2026, 7pm

Tāwhiri Warehouse, Wellington

 

With humour, honesty and a quiet, powerful presence, Samoan musician and disability advocate Fonotī Pati Umaga shares his remarkable story in this compelling new work.
Raised in a church-going family in Wainuiomata, Fonotī was expected to become a minister by his father — but his passion was music. He forged his own path, breaking into the industry, launching a record label and building a career as bass player for The Holiday Makers.

In 2005, a fall left Fonotī tetraplegic, leading to years of challenge and self-made darkness before finding renewed purpose and healing in unexpected places.

Backed by a powerhouse Pacific creative team, Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan blends live music, storytelling and striking visuals to honour a man who continues to rise.

 

This production was commissioned by Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival and with support from Creative New Zealand’s Festival Commissioning and Presentation fund managed by PANNZ.
 

Access Tickets  are priced at $20. Access tickets are available for anyone who might face barriers to attending shows because of disability or other access needs. You can book an Access Ticket by emailing access@festival.nz.

Sunday 15 March 2026, 3pm

Rangatira, Q Theatre, Auckland

 

Woven from the threads of a sweeping family epic, A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen is a charming, funny and moving fusion of theatre and good food.

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Creator Josh Hinton fills the room with music, stories and exotic smells as he attempts to make his grandmother’s chicken curry, live on stage (and you get to eat it). Through childhood memories and family folklore he transports us from the backstreets of Sri Lanka to a bustling India, from a schoolyard in Iran to a South African farm, to his home in Wollongong. 

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It’s a show for anyone who’s searched for where they belong in this world, who’s lived between different cultures, or who has loved and lost family.

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Contains descriptions of violence. 
Recommended for ages 12+

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Access tickets are available online for a special price of $20, and a companion ticket is available for free. To book tickets, please complete this online form.

Thursday 19 - Saturday 21 March 

Very Visual Performance

The Civic, Auckland

 

How long does it take to master a skill?

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For the world class circus crew Gravity & Other Myths, it’s tens of thousands of hours, and believe us it shows. Their latest global hit is part mind-blowing spectacle, part hilarious hangout with the most insanely talented mates you wish you had. They make the impossible look so easy, you’ll swear you could do it yourself (spoiler: you can’t). 

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With the audience gently guiding the performers, no two shows and their jaw-dropping moments are quite the same. If you’re into the ‘wow’, curious about the ‘how’, or just love a night out that’ll leave you grinning, this is the superhuman squad you want in your world.

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Contains haze and loud music.

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Access tickets are available online for a special price of $20, and a companion ticket is available for free. To book tickets, please complete this online form.

Friday 20 March 

ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

 

Set in the summer of 1965, Waiora follows Hone, who brings his whānau from the East Cape to the South Island in search of a better life. As they gather for a beachside birthday hāngī with their Pākehā guests, buried secrets and cultural tensions rise to the surface. Far away from home, can they find a place to stand together or will they be set adrift in an ocean of change?

 

Originally premiered 30 years ago by the New Zealand International Festival of the Arts, Waiora is a landmark piece of New Zealand theatre, exploring the impact of colonisation, the urban drift, and the tension between past and future. Written and directed by multi-award-winning Hone Kouka MNZM (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Kahungunu), Waiora is a powerful reflection on family, culture and belonging.

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$20 access tickets are available for Deaf or disabled audience members attending an accessible performance. One companion ticket per theatregoer is also available for $20. Access tickets for the relaxed performance can be purchased via email, over the phone, or online.

For tickets to all other accessible performances, to reserve wheelchair seating or for assistance with your booking, email boxoffice@atc.co.nz or call 09 309 3395

Friday 20 March 2026, 9pm

Spiegeltent, Aotea Square , Auckland

 

Icons reborn — this must-see show will have you praying to the rock gods for more!

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At the age of 27, Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix all became instant music immortals. Now with the help of Aussie rock royalty from The Superjesus, Jebediah, Mondo Psycho and Wanderers, these icons get to power on as part of the 27 Club.

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Brought to you by Amplified House, this fist-pumping, full immersion concert smashes together a rock and roll hall-of-fame setlist — from ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ to ‘Piece of My Heart’ — with the mythic storytelling of a live rockumentary. So come as you are and experience our famous Spiegeltent in classic rock mode for a music festival within the Festival — and one hell of a belter night out.

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Contains strobe lighting and loud noises. Suitable for ages 8+ with parental guidance

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Access tickets are available online for a special price of $20, and a companion ticket is available for free. To book tickets, please complete this online form.

Saturday 21 March 2026, 10.30am

Auckland Art Gallery , Auckland

 

Join us for a New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) tour for Deaf visitors of Louise Bourgeois: In Private View. This 90 minute tour will be led by Deaf artist Abbie Twiss, with supporting interpretation by Platform Interpreting NZ, offering an accessible introduction to this landmark exhibition.

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Louise Bourgeois: In Private View is the first solo exhibition in Aotearoa New Zealand of acclaimed artist Louise Bourgeois (1911–2010). Bringing together works from an international private collection, the exhibition spans more than six decades of Bourgeois’s practice—from her early 1940s paintings to a fabric work created in the final year of her life.

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Celebrated for her psychologically charged sculptures and evocative explorations of memory, the body, family, trauma and healing, Bourgeois traverses painting, fabric assemblage and powerful sculptural forms in her practice. Highlights include her early Personages, 1960s Lair works, and significant late sculptures such as The Couple and Spider VI (2002).

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Louise Bourgeois: In Private View is proudly supported by the Contemporary Benefactors of Auckland Art

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Tickets are free, however bookings for the NZSL tour are essential and limited to 15 places. Please secure your tickets through the Auckland Art Gallery website. Your booking also gives us a way to contact you in case of any changes to the tour date or time.

Saturday 21 March

NZSL-interpreted main SYNTHONY set 7.30pm-9.30pm

Auckland Domain

 

New Zealand’s biggest one-day music festival returns to Auckland Domain for 2026.

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Expect world-class visuals, international headliners, and iconic dance anthems reimagined with a full live orchestra

 

Featuring Faithless, Peking Duk, Hot Dub Time Machine, The Black Seeds, The Exponents, a new set list from SYNTHONY No.7, plus more to be announced.​

 

Tickets include entrance to the entire Manuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival. The main SYNTHONY set from 7.30-9.30pm will be NZSL-interpreted.. NZSL-access tickets can be purchased online.

Sunday 22 March, 2pm

Royal Whanganui Opera House, Whanganui

 

Prepare to be swept away by the epic story that has captivated audiences for generations. Les Misérables is more than a musical — it’s a powerful journey through love, loss, justice, and redemption, set against the backdrop of revolutionary France.

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Follow the unforgettable characters — from the tormented Jean Valjean to the relentless Inspector Javert, from the heartbroken Fantine to the brave young revolutionaries — as they fight for freedom, dignity, and hope in a world on the brink of change. With a soaring score that includes iconic songs like “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” and “One Day More,” this production promises to stir your soul and leave you breathless.

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Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering Les Misérables for the first time, this is a theatrical experience you won’t want to miss. Join us for an unforgettable night of drama, music, and emotion — book your seats now and be part of the revolution!
 

NZSL accessible tickets are available direct from the Royal Whanganui Box Office, 06 349 0511.  Opening times are 10am—2pm Monday to Friday.

Saturday 28—Sunday 29 March

Cuba Street, Wellington

 

CubaDupa is a free, family-friendly event boasting two days of programmed entertainment throughout Cuba Street and it’s neighbouring roads. Music, art, parades, dance, body paint, cultural experiences… there’s always something to enjoy! Artists, creatives, performers, and collaborators are dotted all over, and are there for you at each turn.

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CubaDupa is where creativity and celebration collide and we are proud to host the ultimate platform of discovery, innovation and cultural experiences in the heart of the Creative Capital. Every year, at the end of Summer.

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CubaDupa is free to attend, no tickets required. CubaDupa is partnering with Platform Interpreting NZ to bring NZSL interpretation to the festival for 2026. There will be NZSL Interpreters at the Wellington Airport Ngā Taniwha Stage for the entire weekend. 

Friday 10 April, 10.30am & 1pm

The PumpHouse Theatre, Auckland

 

Badjelly the Witch bursts delightfully onto the stage in this hilarious, slightly spooky, and wildly silly whānau theatre adventure. When Tim and Rose set off to rescue their missing cow Lucy, they wander deep into an enchanted forest and straight into the clutches of the baddest witch of all. Adapted for stage by Alannah O’Sullivan from Spike Milligan’s beloved classic, this fast-paced production is packed with outrageous characters, big laughs, and imaginative storytelling that children love and parents and grandparents will fondly remember.

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Perfect for the school holidays, this is quality live theatre designed to spark joy, creativity, and shared family experiences.

 

StageAntics presents the story with energy, heart, and a strong commitment to accessible, high-quality theatre for young audiences in Aotearoa. Bring the whānau, bring a school or holiday group, and step into the enchanted forest for an adventure full of magic, mischief, and mayhem you’ll be talking about long after the curtain falls.
 

Access Ticket for Neurodivergent, Blind, Deaf, and Disabled Patrons $25.00
Companion Ticket (to support Access Ticket patron) $25.00

Click here to purchase tickets.

Tuesday 20 October, 6.30pm

Spark Arena, Auckland

 

THIS IS WHAT DREAMS, ARE MADE OF! Hilary Duff is bringing the 'lucky me tour' to Aotearoa on Tuesday 20 October 2026, with special guest La Roux.
Ahead of her highly anticipated new album, luck… or something, arriving Friday, February 20, multiplatinum global superstar Hilary Duff has officially announced the lucky me tour, marking her first full-scale global headline run in almost two decades.

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To book NZSL-accessible tickets, visit this Ticketmaster link and enter the password 'NZSL'.

Saturday 24 October, 7pm

Spark Arena, Auckland

 

5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) are an Australian pop-rock band formed in Sydney in 2011. Known for hits like “She Looks So Perfect” and “Youngblood,” the group has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. Their sixth studio album, Everyone’s A Star! (out Nov 14, 2025), marks a bold new chapter, blending their early energy with 15 years of evolution. 

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To book NZSL-accessible tickets, visit this Ticketmaster link and enter the password 'NZSL'.

Monday 26 October, 7pm

Spark Arena, Auckland

 

Swedish pop powerhouse Zara Larsson brings her Midnight Sun Tour to Aotearoa this October, following sold‑out shows across the world and the release of her acclaimed fourth studio album Midnight Sun.

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To book NZSL-accessible tickets, visit this Ticketmaster link and enter the password 'NZSL'.

Saturday 5 December, 7pm

Spark Arena, Auckland

 

Rap legend J. Cole is bringing "The Fall-Off Tour" to Tāmaki Makaurau in December 2026!

 

J. Cole announces The Fall-Off Tour marking his first solo headline tour in five years, following 2021’s The Off-Season Tour, and his first full global run in nearly a decade since the 2017 4 Your Eyez Only World Tour.

 

The global run supports J. Cole’s seventh studio album, The Fall Off, which was released February 6, 2026 via Dreamville/Interscope.

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To book NZSL-accessible tickets, visit this Ticketmaster link and enter the password 'NZSL'.