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BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival

Oct 31 - Nov 1, 2026 Auckland

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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

Ronan Keating: Just Getting Started World Tour - Auckland

Mar 18, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

Ronan Keating will perform at Spark Arena in Auckland on March 18, 2027, as part of his "Just Getting Started" world tour. The concert is set to feature a comprehensive selection of...

Concert Pop Music +3

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

Bachman-Turner Overdrive: NO SPEED LIMIT TOUR

Feb 1, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

Legendary Canadian rock group Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) is scheduled to perform their first-ever New Zealand concert. This performance, part of the NO SPEED LIMIT TOUR, will take place on Monday, February 1,...

Rock Music Concert +4

All Abroad For The Madness Hit Parade Tour - Auckland

Mar 12, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

British ska legends Madness are set to perform at Spark Arena in Auckland on Friday, March 12, 2027, as part of their "All Abroad For The Madness Hit Parade Tour." This highly...

Music Concert +4

Empire of the Sun Ask That God Tour: Afterlife

Feb 19, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

Australian alt-electro duo Empire of the Sun will perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on February 19, 2027, as part of their "Ask That God Tour: Afterlife." This headline event marks the beginning...

Music Concert Electronic Music +4

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

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

Auckland Heritage Festival

Sep 26 - Oct 11, 2026 Auckland

Upcoming

The Auckland Heritage Festival returns for its 22nd year from late September to mid-October 2026. This two-week event features a wide array of free and low-cost activities across the region, focusing on...

Heritage History +9

Tiki Taane with Auckland Phil

Oct 22, 2026 Auckland

Upcoming

Tiki Taane and the Auckland Philharmonia will unite for an electrifying evening of dance and symphonic fusion at the Auckland Town Hall on October 22, 2026. This unique concert will feature Tiki...

Music Concert +7

Dom Dolla at Auckland Domain

Feb 6, 2027 Auckland

Upcoming

Australian house music artist Dom Dolla is set to perform a major standalone headline show at the Auckland Domain, New Zealand, on Saturday, February 6, 2027. This event, held on Waitangi Day,...

Music festival Electronic Music +4

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

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