What's On in Auckland - Explore Auckland

This week · 18–25 October 2026

🎵 Live Music & Nightlife

Friday Live Latin Lounge

Sat 24 Oct · The Backyard, Northcote

Live Latin music at The Backyard from 8:00pm.

🎭 Arts, Culture & Performance

Jesus Christ Superstar

From Wed 21 Oct to 15 Nov · The Civic

An award-winning staging of the rock musical with an international cast.

😂 Comedy

Red Bar Comedy Showcase

Sat 24 Oct · Red Bar, Newton

A stand-up comedy showcase from 7:00pm.

She’ll Be Right! Standup Comedy (free show)

Sun 25 Oct · Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland

A free stand-up show held every Sunday from 4:30pm.

💪 Sports, Fitness & Wellness

BNZ Kāhu vs Tokomanawa Queens

Sun 25 Oct · The Trusts Arena

Auckland’s women’s professional basketball team hosts the Queens in a Tauihi clash.

👪 Family & Kids

🍴 Food, Drink & Markets

🤝 Community & Social

Coming up later this month

BLACKCAPS v India – T20

Fri 30 Oct · Eden Park

The first of the BLACKCAPS and India white-ball matches at Eden Park.

AUSX Supercross Auckland

Sat 31 Oct · North Harbour Stadium

The world’s top riders compete on jumps and high-speed tracks, including Kiwi champion Cole Davies.

BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival

Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov · Aotea Square

A free, family-friendly Indian cultural festival with performances, arts and crafts, henna and food.

The Arnott’s Gluten Free Food Festival – Auckland 2026

Sat 31 Oct · Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau

A gluten-free food festival starting at 9:00am.

Auckland Marathon

Sun 1 Nov · Harbour Bridge route

New Zealand’s largest marathon, with races for all ages and abilities.

Sources: Eventfinda, Auckland Council (OurAuckland) and Auckland Live / AucklandNZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details.

Frequently asked questions

What’s on in Auckland this week?

The What’s On calendar lists concerts, markets, sport, theatre, exhibitions and community events happening across Auckland this week, each with its date and venue.

What events are coming up in Auckland?

Upcoming events in Auckland, from gigs and festivals to markets and sport, are listed in date order on the calendar, so you can see what’s ahead at a glance.

Are there free events in Auckland?

Plenty. Markets, exhibitions and community days in Auckland are often free, and they appear alongside ticketed events in the calendar so free options are easy to spot.

Where can I find live music and gigs in Auckland?

Live music, gigs and club nights across Auckland are grouped in the calendar under their own heading, with the venue and date for each so you can plan a night out.

How do I find family-friendly events in Auckland?

Markets, festivals and daytime community events in Auckland are generally suitable for all ages, so look for these in the calendar for family-friendly outings.

How often is the Auckland events calendar updated?

Regularly. We refresh the Auckland What’s On calendar as new events are announced, so it stays current from week to week.

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