Internationally acclaimed contemporary circus company from Quebec, Machine de Cirque will bring its celebrated production to Whakatū Nelson in October 2026, making it the only opportunity to see the show in the South Island and tickets will go on sale on 23 June.
Read MoreLeading Aotearoa chamber music ensemble NZTrio He Taonga Wairere are pleased to announce Space Jump, the second instalment in their 2026 series. The concert will see NZTrio head to Hamilton, Auckland, Gisborne, Napier, Wellington and Greytown this August, promising a thrilling, gravity-defying musical journey that bridges extreme sports, multicultural fusion, and deep German Romanticism.
Read MorePresented by the Rotary Club of Auckland and Doc Edge Festival, the World Press Photo 2026 & Doc Edge Immersive Exhibition opens in less than two weeks, bringing together award-winning photojournalism and boundary-pushing documentary storytelling in one extraordinary experience. The exhibition will be held at Auckland’s Smith & Caughey Building from 24 June – 12 July and is supported by Fujifilm New Zealand, Fujifilm Corporation, Auckland Live and Auckland Council Events.
Read MoreSilo Theatre’s production of Constellations by Nick Payne, adapted for Aotearoa and directed by Nī Dekkers-Reihana (they/them), will be presented at Q Theatre as part of the Matariki Festival 2026 programme.
Read MoreMore than 20 international filmmakers, producers, immersive creators and documentary subjects are travelling to Aotearoa and available for interviews for the 21st edition of the Oscar-qualifying Doc Edge Festival, joining an outstanding line-up of New Zealand and international finalists competing for this year's Doc Edge Awards.
Read MoreThe capital’s premier open mic comedy competition, the Wellington Raw Comedy Quest, returns for another year. A stepping stone for many local comedians, the Raw Comedy Quest offers the chance to witness the freshest and funniest local talent before they become household names. The first heat kicks off the competition on 2 July at Fringe Bar, MCd by award winning comic Mike Fowler.
Read MoreFor the first time Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies from Minnesota, USA comes together with Auckland Youth Orchestra, seeing young performers from both sides of the globe take to the stage at Kia Ora, An Evening Of Classical Music. This one-off free performance, presented by Music Masters Concert Series, takes place at the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna on 25 June.
Read MoreComedy icon Tom Sainsbury is set to headline three big nights of comedy showcases this August in Newtown, Lower Hutt and Masterton. Featuring line-ups of some of the region's very best comedy talent, there’ll be something for everyone to get their giggle on.
Read MoreTender, fierce, and deeply human, the writing of Bruce Mason is given new life in a rare, unmissable theatrical event at Auckland’s Q Theatre from 22 July – 2 August. In EVERY KIND OF WEATHER, director Shane Bosher and actor Stephen Lovatt present two of Mason’s most beloved works not as museum pieces, but as living, breathing stories that resonate today.
Presented Brilliant Adventures with Q Season Support, this mini festival of sorts features THE END OF THE GOLDEN WEATHER and NOT CHRISTMAS, BUT GUY FAWKES, performed in repertory, following a celebrated Wellington season.
The internationally acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Auckland, presenting the outstanding work of photojournalists and documentary photographers from across the globe, thanks to the Rotary Club of Auckland. This year for the first time World Press Photo Exhibition Auckland is teaming up with Doc Edge Festival, who will also present their annual Immersive Exhibition for one single, unmissable event, showcasing documentary storytelling at its finest. Experience these two world-class exhibitions from 24 June – 12 July at the Smith & Caughey Building.
Read MoreAs part of its 35th anniversary year, Massive Theatre Company presents HOME MADE, a new and original production celebrating the people, places and moments that shape our sense of home.
Premiering at Te Pou Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau from 22 to 25 July, before heading to ONEONESIX from 29 to 31 July, HOME MADE is a vibrant love letter to belonging.
Constellations brings a Matariki love story to the Q Theatre stage from 2 – 19 July. Presented by Silo Theatre and adapted by Nī Dekkers-Reihana, Nick Payne’s acclaimed work is transported to Aotearoa, where te ao Māori is woven in to bring this love story of infinite possibilities home.
Read MoreTo close out three weeks of belly laughs and unforgettable performances from the very best local and international comedians, the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo wrapped up this evening at Last Laughs Awards Gala. The New Zealand Comedy Trust honoured the brightest comedy talent of this year’s festival with multiple awards, including the coveted 2026 Fred Award for the Best New Zealand Show in the Festival and the 2026 Billy T Award for a comedian with the most outstanding potential.
Read MoreThe final, and most anticipated, night of the 2026 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo takes place tomorrow night with the Last Laughs Awards Gala, hosted by Guy Montgomery. As part of the celebrations, the NZ Comedy Trust is thrilled to announce the three finalists for this year’s coveted Fred Award.
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