The renowned chamber ensemble NZTrio He Taonga Wairere are thrilled to announce the appointment of new permanent cellist, Matthias Balzat. Matthias, an award-winning performer, brings a wealth of local and international performing experience to the trio’s next chapter.

An interstellar line-up of free events, planetarium shows, telescope viewings, and community connection this winter.

Ruby Chen, Co-Founder and CEO of CNEX Foundation, has been named the 2025 Doc Edge Superhero, an honour recognising her outstanding contribution to global documentary filmmaking. She will receive the award at the Doc Edge Awards on 3 July and deliver a keynote address at the Doc Edge Forum.

The internationally acclaimed World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Auckland later this year, showcasing the best and most important photojournalism and documentary photography from around the globe. The exhibition, which presents the winning photographs of the prestigious annual World Press Photo Contest, will head to Tāmaki Makaurau thanks to the Rotary Club of Auckland, from 26 July – 24 August at Level 1, Smith and Caughey’s Building.

Auckland, Aotearoa – Get ready for a full-sensory takeover of Karangahape Road as FAM — Food. Art. Music. — launches its first edition on Saturday 3 May, from 12PM to 6PM. This bold new event will transform the iconic street into a pulsing celebration of Aotearoa’s finest music, food, fashion, and creativity.

Kia Mau, Aotearoa’s celebrated contemporary Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Moana and Indigenous arts festival, is thrilled to announce their full 2025 programme, running from 30 May – 14 June in Te Upoko o te Ika a Māui. With a lineup that spans theatre, dance, music, poetry, film and more, the festival features work by artists from Hawai’i, Australia, Canada, and across the motu.

Described as a work of genius, Indian Ink’s internationally acclaimed Guru of Chai returns to Whangārei for the first time since its premiere tour in 2013. On 26 & 27 July at Forum North, Whangārei will get to experience the outstanding theatrical magic of this production, filled with romance, intrigue, betrayal, loss and humour.

Indian Ink Theatre Company is thrilled to finally bring their acclaimed production, Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream to Nelson (29 – 31 August) and Dunedin (5 September), after previous dates were cancelled due to Covid. True to the beloved Indian Ink style, this solo show is rife with mischief, intelligence, exquisite puppetry, inspired sound design and comic originality.

Much-loved singer-songwriter Linn Lorkin, a theatrical firecracker, piano-bar icon, genre-hopping musician and Aotearoa’s queen of clever rhyme is back in the spotlight with the release of 101 Songs: The Linn Lorkin Songbook, available from 1 June 2025.

The Silo Theatre Trust Board is delighted to announce the appointment of acclaimed Aotearoa screenwriter, theatremaker, and actor Sophie Henderson as its new Artistic Director. 

Aotearoa’s funniest rising stars and seasoned comedy pros take centre stage at the freshest night of comedy around, the Comedy Mixtape. This hand-picked lineup brings big laughs, sharp wit and unforgettable moments to Pōneke on 6 May at Te Auaha and Tāmaki Makaurau on 7 May at Q Theatre during the NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo.

Auckland families, get ready! The smash-hit stage adaptation of The Gruffalo is making its long-awaited return to Auckland for the July school holidays. Fresh from sell-out seasons around the world, including London’s West End and Broadway, this magical, musical adventure will take over the Bruce Mason Centre from Wednesday 9 July - Sunday 13 July.

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy… one of the world’s best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with a brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny and it’s coming to New Zealand in January 2026.