Returning to New Zealand in March 2024 for just two shows, UK musical legend Ralph McTell will perform much-loved classics from his illustrious career that spans over six decades, armed simply with his songs, his guitar and his stories. The iconic “Streets of London” singer-songwriter will perform one intimate show in each city: Wednesday, March 13 at The Tuning Fork in Auckland and Thursday, March 14 at The Philip Carter Family Concert Hall at The Piano in Christchurch.

As seen on TV3's 7 Days, NZ's MOST WANTED comedian is back after three years off touring....and he's not here to f🕷️ck spiders!

Don't miss out on the urban laneway music event of the summer. Grab your tickets now for the annual Cross Street Music Festival!

Now in its second year, the Topp Prize, embodying the wildcard spirit of the Topp Twins, has been awarded to Te Whanganui-a-Tara based performer, comedian, writer, clown, director, multi-media artist, theatre-maker, filmmaker, leader, advocate, and moderator – Jo Randerson (ONZM).

Atsuko Okatsuka is on her way for her first New Zealand tour! 

Auckland Live is thrilled to announce the return of the hugely popular monthly concert series, Morning Melodies for 2024.

Auckland is set to be treated to a raft of astounding performances as the Auckland International Buskers Festival returns for the 24th year, promising a dazzling array of world class street performers from all corners of the globe during Auckland Anniversary Weekend, from 26 – 29 January.

West Auckland charitable organisation BirdCare Aotearoa wild bird hospital is devastated after a break in during the early hours of the 23rd of November. The organisation, funded by generous community donations and grants asks members of the public to come forward if they saw any suspicious activity around their premises in Avonleigh Road, Green Bay.

Te Uru is delighted to announce Jino Jeong as the winner of the 2023 Portage Ceramic Awards for his work Celestial Thread: A Tapestry of Sunshine and Spiderwebs. This year’s Merit Award winners are Yeuh Luo for Innerspace and Debbie Barber for There were no night stories in my head. That was ok.

The NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo returns in 2024 with three weeks of non-stop laughter for the 31st year, from 3 – 26 May. The New Zealand Comedy Trust is delighted to kick off the funniest Fest in town with the annual Best Foods Comedy Gala, this year hosted by none other than the self proclaimed People's Princess of Aotearoa and winner of the Topp Prize, Chris Parker.

This December, prepare to let your mind bend on a psychedelic musical odyssey through the highly imaginative world of artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward at the Stardome Observatory and Planetarium, the coolest little observatory this side of Neptune.

This summer twenty young refugee, migrant and local performers will work together across two intensive weeks, traversing themes of identity, community and belonging, to create and perform the fully devised work I AM…and…I AM, playing on 20 and 21 January at Oratia Settlers Hall.

After surviving floods, storms and a plague worthy of a Shakespeare play, Auckland Shakespeare in the Park returns for the 28th year with two of the Bard’s most enduring works. Performed in the enchanting setting of The PumpHouse Theatre’s Outdoor Amphitheatre, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Measure for Measure play from 20 January – 17 February.

In the race to become chief, this gripping family saga explores the way of fa’a sāmoa in a modern world. The Auckland premiere of the darkly comic O le Pepelo, le Gaoi, ma le Pala’ai | The Liar, the Thief, and the Coward by Natano Keni and Sarita So plays at the ASB Waterfront Theatre 5 – 23 March as part of the 2024 Auckland Arts Festival.

Auckland Theatre Company and Te Pou Theatre bring the bangin’ vibes of the nineties to the stage with the world premiere of Albert Belz’s award winning play. Hyperspace busts out all the moves from the 7 – 24 February at the ASB Waterfront Theatre.