Trevor Noah is one of the most successful comedians in the world and was the host of the Emmy® Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central for seven years. Under Trevor, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” broke free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience. Last year, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” landed a record number of seven Emmy Award nominations. At this year’s Emmys, Trevor won the Award for the most Outstanding Variety Talk Series.

Kicking off in just over five weeks, the highly anticipated Cross Street Music Festival, happening on 9 March, unveils the final acts in its spectacular 2024 line-up. Discover your new favourite artist at this annual summer celebration of Aotearoa’s thriving music scene.

One of New Zealand’s most dynamic and acclaimed chamber ensembles, NZTrio, He Taonga Wairere are delighted to unveil their 2024 concert series, Triptych, inviting audiences nationwide to embark on a musical journey that transcends boundaries and challenges preconceptions of classical music.

New Zealand’s leading combined orchestra and choir, Bach Musica NZ, is thrilled to announce their highly anticipated 2024 concert season, promising another year of exceptional musical experiences. Their first performance commences on 14 April at the Auckland Town Hall.

After a six-year hiatus, Aspiring Conversations festival is set to return, transforming Wānaka into a hub of intellectual exchange and cultural celebration. From 4-7 April the festival will host 14 events across three venues, featuring a diverse line up of forty speakers and artists, exploring themes ranging from culture and history to adventure, politics, personal challenges, climate change, and more.

Ōkāreka Dance Company proudly announces the return of their most iconic work, MANA WAHINE. Originally premiering in Rotorua in 2014, the company will celebrate the ten year anniversary of this profound work with a special return performance on 2 March at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre, Rotorua.

Aspiring Conversations, in its vibrant return after a six-year hiatus, proudly announces its first event as part of its 4-day, 14-event programme to be held 4-7 April. A gathering of curious minds with high-calibre speakers, writers, thinkers and artists, the festival is set to ignite discussions on a diverse and fascinating range of subjects and issues of today.

Warm summer days are about to get even better with the Auckland Live Summer in the Square line-up that is jam-packed with free live entertainment from Thursday 1 – Sunday 25 February. Aucklanders of all ages can revel in four curated weekends filled with music, dancing, DJs, food trucks and more in Auckland’s vibrant Aotea Square.

The month-long celebration Neighbours Aotearoa returns for 2024, running from the 1st to the 31st of March, and encourages people from right across the motu to organise activities or events with their neighbours. Whether it’s a friendly wave, sharing tea or hosting a neighbourhood party, there are many ways, big and small, to get involved in your community.

The 24th Auckland International Buskers Festival kicks off next week with a spectacular showcase of incredibly skilled performers coming from across the world, all taking to the streets over Auckland Anniversary Weekend, from 26 – 29 January.

Laughs on Tour presents New Zealand’s best two-hour comedy showcase Saturday Laughs, kicking off for 2024 on 10 February at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club for a night of uproarious entertainment.

The talented, young and ambitious dynamic creative duo - Leki Jackson-Bourke and Saale Ilaua launch their the newly formed arts company - Strictly Brown with all the noise of a world premiere. For the brown by the brown, Pring It On brings the comedy, drama and moves to the Māngere Arts Centre for five shows only, from Jan 31 - Feb 3, 2024.

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable summer, as Auckland Live Summer in the Square returns for 2024. Lounge in a deckchair, soak up the sun and make Aotea Square your inner-city backyard as you revel in free live entertainment, from 1 – 25 February.

Kicking off in April next year, Silo Theatre’s 2024 season offers up a vibrant programme of brilliant live theatre works that are moving, extraordinary and downright funny - created by some of Aotearoa’s most exciting theatre makers: Chris Parker, Ana Chaya Scotney, Tom Sainsbury, Kura Forrester, Brynley Stent, Freya Silas Finch and more.

Theo Von is on his way back to New Zealand with his new show Return Of The Rat! Theo grew up in the stray animal belt of southern Louisiana. He was a child there and became an adult slowly there. The tour will start in Auckland on Friday 23 February with tickets going on sale Friday 15 December at 10am.