The New Zealand Dance Company (NZDC) returns to the ASB Waterfront Theatre in April to premiere Stage of Being, a thrilling double bill celebration of choreographic voices from Aotearoa’s Sāmoan and Chinese dance makers.
Read MoreWiti’s Wāhine is a theatrical taonga based on the literary matriarchs within the writing of Witi Ihimaera DCNZM QSM (Te Aitanga-ā-Mahaki) and lifted from the page by the beloved Nancy Brunning (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāi Tūhoe), now given a major new production at the ASB Waterfront Theatre from 2 – 21 May 2023.
Read MoreThe ultimate observer, Ismo is able to make people see familiar things anew through his unique perspective. He returns to New Zealand in May with his brand new show.
Read MoreAhead of the 2023 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo, the New Zealand Comedy Trust is thrilled to announce the first five names who will take to the stage at the 2023Best Foods Comedy Gala - Becky Lucas, James Nokise, Lloyd Langford, Guy Montgomery and Two Hearts. This night of world-class comedy, hosted by Melanie Bracewell, will open the Festival on 5 May in Auckland and 6 May in Wellington.
Read MoreTaking place from the 13 - 23rd April, NELSON JEWELLERY WEEK is a contemporary jewellery festival which celebrates emerging and established jewellery artists from Aotearoa and beyond. Attracting wearers, makers and viewers from up and down the country, there will be a range of events to celebrate jewellery as a contemporary art form - from avant garde to wearable and everything in between.
Read MoreNeighbours Aotearoa is a month-long initiative from the 1st to the 31st of March 2023, which encourages people to organise an activity or event for their community around this year's theme ‘Let's Share!’
Read MoreHaving been selected way back in 2021 over Zoom during a lockdown, ahead of the later cancelled 2022 NZ International Comedy Fest, five of Aoteaora’s freshest comedians will finally get their chance to compete for the prestigious Billy T Award. Chosen for their proven comedic ability, dedication to their craft and outstanding potential, this year’s nominees have their first outing together at Billy T Jams on 3 March at Q Theatre.
Read MoreBach Musica NZ announce four captivating concerts at the Auckland Town Hall for their outstanding 2023 programme, showcasing the combined orchestra and choir at their finest. The year-long programme will present a smorgasbord of classical delights commencing on Sunday 2 April.
Read MoreNew Zealand fans have been treated to Jimmy Carr’s comic brilliance since January 10 when he first arrived in Aotearoa. Fast forward to 2023 when Terribly Funny becomes the biggest international comedy tour to arrive on our shores. Two new shows have just been announced, AUCKLAND – KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE on Monday 30 January at 7pm and HAWKES BAY – TOITOI EVENTS CENTRE on Tuesday 31 January at 9.30pm. Tickets are now on sale at www.bohmpresents.com
Read MoreWhether you want to salsa, cartwheel, celebrate, groove or kick back and soak up the late-summer sunshine, we’ve got you covered with the return of Auckland Live Summer in the Square.
Read MoreAfter four transformational years leading Auckland Pride, their Executive Director has announced he will be stepping away from the role, after delivering his final month-long celebration this February.
Max Tweedie, Executive Director of Auckland Pride — now in its 11th year — leaves the role having successfully led the organisation, with a strengthened team and rejuvenated festival.
NZTrio are thrilled to announce their 2023 programme series Homeland, celebrating the spirit of folk music and the powerful nature of human expression and experiences, through the universal language of music. Audiences will be transported to the far reaches of the globe through this musical exploration of home, with the first part of this three part series heading to Wellington, Auckland, Norsewood, and Rotorua in March.
Read MoreAuckland Pride’s full festival programme has been released, offering a wide spectrum of events, gatherings, and experiences from 1 – 26 February. Defying a disrupted year, the Festival will take over the summer of 2023 energised and better than ever with over 100 offerings designed to elevate the community, arts, and Tāmaki Makaurau at large.
Read MoreTaylor Tomlinson has announced the 2023 dates of The Have It All Tour and she will be bringing the show to New Zealand.
Read MoreGame Grumps Live is a comedy gaming show hosted by Arin Hanson and Dan Avidan. It's a Youtube Channel that includes weird shows like Table Flip, Steam Train, and How Bout This Game. It's a game publisher. It's a touring act. But most importantly, it's a group of people excited about creating literally anything. We're always working on something new and exciting, and we can't wait for you to see what's next.
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