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The Angels 50th Anniversary Tour

The Angels 50th Anniversary Tour

Mar 19, 2027 Auckland
Upcoming

The Angels celebrate five decades of rock history with a special 50th anniversary headline performance at the Powerstation in Auckland on March 19, 2027. The concert marks the milestone of their debut...

Rock Music Live Concert +4
Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival

Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival

Mar 20, 2027 Auckland
Upcoming

The Mānuka Phuel SYNTHONY Festival, New Zealand's largest one-day music event, is scheduled to return to Auckland Domain on Saturday, March 20, 2027. This marks its fifth year at the venue, offering...

Music festival Electronic Dance Music +4
All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves

Sep 26, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

“All Aboard – How Tāmaki Moves” is an interactive exhibition at MOTAT in Auckland, New Zealand, exploring the city's public transport history, technology, and engineering. Opening September 26, 2026, and running through...

Exhibition Transport +9
Rainbow Games 2026

Rainbow Games 2026

Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

Rainbow Games 2026 is a major inclusive multi-sport and community festival scheduled for October 29 to November 1, 2026, in Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau), New Zealand. As the largest rainbow sporting event in...

Sports Lgbtq +5
Stan Walker Orchestral Show

Stan Walker Orchestral Show

Oct 17, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

Stan Walker is set to perform his first major headline show in six years, titled "A Symphonic Experience," for one night only. This concert will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026,...

Music Concert +7
BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival

BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival

Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is a free, two-day celebration of Indian culture held in central Auckland on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Recognized as one of the largest Diwali celebrations...

Diwali Indian Culture +8
King Pin

King Pin

Oct 7, 2026 Auckland
Upcoming

King Pin is a new free exhibition opening at Auckland's Central City Library on October 7. It showcases an extensive private collection of boxing and wrestling memorabilia assembled by the late New...

Exhibition Boxing +8

Kneecap show

Feb 9, 2027 Auckland
Upcoming

Irish hip-hop group Kneecap is scheduled to perform at Spark Arena in Auckland on February 9, 2027. This concert is part of their New Zealand tour and has gained media attention due...

Hip Hop Concert +5

Taiohi Writing Competition

Aug 1, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027 Auckland
Ongoing

The Taiohi Writing Competition is a literary initiative for young people in Auckland, New Zealand, taking place from August 1, 2026, to February 1, 2027. Organized by Auckland Council Libraries, the event...

Writing Competition Youth Event +4