What’s On in Auckland
Gigs, shows, markets and festivals on in Auckland this week, updated every Monday.
This week 9 to 15 NovemberUpdated every Monday. Finished events drop off as the week goes.
Live Music & Nightlife7 events
Wed 11 Nov · 8pmCJC Creative Jazz Club: Arturo Báez & Blair Latham Quartet (Mexico/NZ)Mexican bassist Arturo Báez and NZ saxophonist Blair Latham reunite, years after playing together in Mexico City.The Kingslander, KingslandFrom $40
Thu 12 Nov · 7:30pmEigenface – Album Release TourNZ/New York trio Eigenface tour their debut album, with support from Michaela Tempers and special guest Paul Cathro.Big Fan, MorningsideFrom $20
Fri 13 Nov · 7:30pmFlyteAcclaimed indie band Flyte bring their heartfelt lyricism and melodic songwriting to a special run of New Zealand shows.The Tuning Fork
Fri 13 Nov · 8pmMortiis Aotearoa tour – AucklandNorway’s Mortiis, famous as the bass player in early Emperor, plays Auckland with special guest Windswept.Double Whammy!, NewtonFrom $60
Sat 14 Nov · 7pmTaylah – The EP TourTaylah celebrates the release of her self-titled EP with an intimate solo show moving between R&B, folk and neo-soul.MoveSpace, Mt EdenFrom $30
Sat 14 Nov · 7:30pmBIG FAN Fourth B’Day w Sam Cullen, Sarvi, Star & Johnny NaisbittBig Fan marks its fourth birthday with live sets from Sam Cullen & His Band, Sarvi, Star and Johnny Naisbitt.Big Fan, MorningsideFrom $10
Sat 14 Nov · 8:30pmOtaal & Sandy Nagra – 1 of 1 TourOtaal and Sandy Nagra bring their 1 of 1 tour to New Zealand for the first time, presented by PXNJAB Productions.Galatos, NewtonFrom $49
Arts, Culture & Performance7 events
Until Mon 1 Feb 2027Picasso: Designed by Paul SmithThe first solo exhibition of Picasso’s work in Aotearoa in more than 30 years, spanning the Blue and Rose periods, Cubism and portraits.Auckland Art Gallery Toi o TāmakiFrom $30
Mon 9–Sun 15 Nov · 6pmJesus Christ SuperstarThe final week of the Olivier Award-winning reimagined production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock musical.The Civic
Tue 10–Sat 14 Nov · 8pmBurn HerA political drama set in 2017, when a small left-wing party finally makes it into Parliament and an internal scandal breaks.Titirangi TheatreFrom $30
Wed 11–Sun 15 Nov · 7:30pmYes and Also No, Subject to Xyz, Finer Print AppliesA dance-theatre piece where three characters climb the Q Loft stairs in search of answers and confront their desire for absolutes.Q Theatre
Thu 12–Sun 15 NovArt in The ParkMore than 140 artists and over 3,000 original artworks turn Eden Park into a contemporary art fair for four days.Eden Park, KingslandFrom $15
Thu 12–Sun 15 Nov · 7pmMarathonNic Sampson’s play is set in St. Louis in 1904, at the Olympic marathon.Q TheatreFrom $40
From Sat 14 NovSculpture in the GardensNew Zealand’s most popular outdoor art event returns to Auckland Botanic Gardens for its 10th exhibition, with works by artists from across the country.Auckland Botanic Gardens, ManurewaFree
Food, Drink & Markets6 events
Tue 10–Sun 15 Nov · 2pmPickle WeekGarage Project’s Pickle Week pours its pickle beers alongside a new limited release, the stronger sweet-and-sour Jumbo Pickle.Garage Project KingslandFree
Thu 12 Nov · 6:30pmSunset Feast on the RooftopGather & Graze, Sunset’s shared rooftop dining experience created exclusively for Auckland FEAST.Sunset BarFrom $75
Fri 13 Nov · 5pmLuna Bites Night MarketThe Luna Bites night market returns to Henderson for a Friday night of street food, desserts and drinks.Te Pai Centre, HendersonFree
Sat 14 Nov · 10amFAM: Food.Art.Market.K Road’s monthly Saturday market of local makers, street food, fresh produce and creative finds across the neighbourhood.Karangahape RoadFree
Sat 14 Nov · 11amRosé Market DayA French village-style market day tasting 20 rosé wines from Provence, Bordeaux, the Rhône, the Loire and beyond.Maison Vauron, NewmarketFree
Sat 14 Nov · 2pmMr Morris at SeaAn Auckland FEAST culinary cruise on the Waitematā hosted by chef Michael Meredith of Mr Morris and Metita.Viaduct Harbour Berth 3From $155
Festivals & Major Events6 events
Thu 12–Fri 13 Nov · 8pm100 Years of Unity Through SportVector Lights lights up the Harbour Bridge to celebrate 100 years of sporting connection between New Zealand and India.Auckland Harbour BridgeFree
Fri 13 Nov · 7:30pmDiwali Mela 2026A Diwali Mela of music, cultural entertainment and shared community celebration.Due Drop Events Centre, ManukauFrom $15
Sat 14 Nov · 9am2026 FGS Auckland Cherry Blossom FestivalA free cherry blossom festival day at the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, with all welcome.Fo Guang Shan Temple, Flat BushFree
From Sat 14 NovChristmas at SkyCitySkyCity’s festive season begins, with giant nutcrackers and baubles in the atrium and Christmas touches across the precinct.SkyCity AucklandFree
Sat 14 Nov · 2pmParklands Festival 2026The city-centre multi-stage music festival takes over Albert Park for the day.Albert ParkFrom $119
Sat 14 Nov · 5pmDiwali Festival 2026Hobsonville’s Festival of Lights celebration, with an invitation to dress brightly and bring your best Bollywood dance moves.Catalina Bay, HobsonvilleFree
Family & Kids5 events
Fri 13 Nov · 3:45pmRed Beach School Twilight FairA free twilight school fair with stalls from 3:45pm and entertainment from 7pm.Red Beach School, WhangaparāoaFree
Sat 14 Nov · 9amStrawberry FairA traditional fair with chocolate-dipped strawberries, strawberries and cream, scones and children’s games.St Andrew’s Church, EpsomFree
From Sat 14 NovSanta’s Magical WonderlandAn interactive Christmas journey at the Sky Tower with a private visit with Santa and a printed photo.SkyCity / Sky TowerFrom $35
Sat 14 Nov · 9:30amKids Only MarketKids run the stalls, selling, swapping and bartering their pre-loved toys, books and treasures.Western Springs Garden HallFree
Sat 14 Nov · 1pmBike Fun DayA free family afternoon at the Love Cycling Bike Centre with a bike obstacle course, candy floss and smoothies.CCET Centre, Mt EdenFree
Film & Screen5 events
Mon 9 Nov · 6:15pmAuckland Film Society – Mona Lisa and the Blood MoonAuckland Film Society screens Ana Lily Amirpour’s 2021 film about a young woman with dangerous powers who escapes an asylum.Academy Cinemas
Wed 11 Nov · 5:30pmMr & Mrs Mahi | 100 Years of Unity Through SportA free screening of the romantic sports drama, part of the 100 Years of Unity Through Sport film programme.AUT City CampusFree
Wed 11 Nov · 6:15pmConservation Program – No Mans Land – Movie screeningThe No Man’s Land Film Festival’s touring documentary programme celebrating environmental stewardship in the wilderness.Takapuna Beachside CinemaFrom $25
Wed 11 Nov · 7pmPollywood Pasifika Film 242026Pollywood Pasifika Film marks 24 years of showcasing Pasifika film.Māngere Arts CentreFrom $10
Thu 12 Nov · 7:30pmStrange Universe Tiny Film FestivalBanished Music and Strange News team up with the Hollywood Avondale for a tiny film festival.The Hollywood AvondaleFrom $15
Community & Social4 events
Fri 13–Sun 15 Nov · 11amNZ EV & Tech EXPO 2026New Zealand’s largest electric vehicle and future mobility show, with EV brands, charging, clean energy and robotics under one roof.Auckland Showgrounds, EpsomFrom $11.12
Sat 14–Sun 15 Nov · 10amAuckland Go Green ExpoThe Go Green Expo returns, with free online registration and children under 16 free.Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau ValleyFree
Sat 14 Nov · 10amMake Your Mark Nature EventA day of community connection on Northcote’s greenway, with a working bee and a workshop.Te Ara Awataha, NorthcoteFree
Sun 15 Nov · 12pmDog Adoption Day with Auckland CouncilMeet Auckland Council’s adoptable dogs and pups between 12pm and 2pm.The Beer Spot PapakuraFree
Workshops, Classes & Talks4 events
Tue 10 Nov · 6pmTwilight Tuesday: The Wondrous World of Butterflies and MothsA Twilight Tuesday evening on New Zealand’s butterflies and moths, 90% of which are found nowhere else.Auckland MuseumFrom $5
Tue 10 Nov · 6pmStories that Stir AucklandSix people share a raw, personal story linked to a theme, designed to stir conversation.Richmond Yacht Club, WesthavenFrom $35
Thu 12 Nov · 5pmPacific Voices: Trouble in ParadiseA free panel on climate change through art, storytelling and Pacific perspectives with Caroline Vercoe, Uga Vaialia and Zech Soakai.NZ Maritime MuseumFree
Thu 12 Nov · 6pmPublication launch: The Purpose of the Space Is What It DoesThe launch of a new publication initiated by Jingcheng Zhao, bringing together arts practitioners who build their own spaces.Artspace, NewtonFree
Comedy3 events
Wed 11 Nov · 7:30pmDan & Phil – Hard LaunchDan and Phil bring their new live stage show to Auckland.Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea CentreFrom $68.60
Thu 12 Nov · 7:30pmBook Club – a one of kind improvised comedy!Improvised comedy where the audience creates a book title and the actors bring it to life.The Vic, DevonportFrom $18
Sat 14 Nov · 7pmBest Comedy Show On EarthBen Hurley hosts a line-up including Angella Dravid, Guy Williams, Hayley Sproull and James Mustapic.Bruce Mason Centre, TakapunaFrom $66.27
Sports, Fitness & Wellness3 events
Thu 12 Nov · 7pmBNZ Kāhu vs Queens: RESCHEDULED GAMEThe rescheduled clash between the BNZ Kāhu and the Tokomanawa Queens, featuring WNBA star Charlise Leger-Walker.Eventfinda Stadium, Wairau ValleyFrom $15
Sat 14–Sun 15 Nov · 9amThe Ninja RunA 2.5km inflatable obstacle course with 14 inflatables to walk, run or crawl through.Kumeū ShowgroundsFrom $45
Sat 14 Nov · 1pmAll In Fight Night IIIThe third All In Fight Night, with four main boxing bouts and an undercard.Tōia, ŌtāhuhuFrom $60
Outdoors & Adventure2 events
Mon 9–Sat 14 Nov · 6:30pmCity Lights – Night Kayak TourAn evening kayak tour paddling beneath the illuminated city skyline.Westhaven MarinaFrom $145
Sun 15 Nov · 10:30amSS PUKE SailingShort steaming trips on the Waitematā aboard SS Puke, the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa, for a gold coin donation.NZ Maritime MuseumFree
Business & Networking2 events
Tue 10 Nov · 6pmCelebrating 100 Years of Legal Practice in West AucklandAn evening marking 100 years of legal practice in West Auckland and the launch of the book Mostly Legal.The Alderman, HendersonFrom $60
Thu 12 Nov · 2pmNorth West Auckland Destination Management Plan Launch EventBusiness North West and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited celebrate the completed North West Auckland Destination Management Plan.Kaipara Coast Sculpture Gardens
Coming up later this month15 events
Tue 17 Nov · 8pmDara O Briain Re: CreationDara O Briain is back with a brand new live show.Bruce Mason Centre, TakapunaFrom $91.65
Sat 21 Nov · 10amThe Retro Event – NZ’s Biggest Retro Gaming & Collectibles ExpoNew Zealand’s biggest nostalgia expo returns for Volume 8 with 400 tables of retro gaming and collectibles vendors.Due Drop Events Centre, ManukauFrom $10
Sat 21 Nov · 11amTAB Counties Cup DayFranklin’s thoroughbred racing day, with black-type races and hospitality options.Pukekohe ParkFrom $85
Sat 21 Nov · 7:30pmTe Manaaki Lighting Event!Te Manaaki, Auckland’s giant Christmas tree, lights up lower Queen Street with over 10,000 LED lights for its third year.Te KomititangaFree
Tue 24 Nov · 6:30pmRobbie Williams: BritPop World TourRobbie Williams brings his BritPop World Tour to Eden Park.Eden Park
Thu 26 Nov · 7:30pmCat Power. The Greatest. On Tour.Cat Power performs her 2006 album The Greatest in full, alongside songs from across her career.Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
Fri 27 Nov · 8pmThe Dandy WarholsThe Dandy Warhols tour in support of their new covers album, Pin Ups.PowerstationFrom $110.92
Fri 27 Nov · 9pmAnjunadeepThe Anjunadeep label night comes to Auckland with Blake.08, Jody Wisternoff and Rezident.Studio, NewtonFrom $39
Sat 28 Nov · 12pmCross Street Music Festival 2026Cross Street Music Festival returns to K Road, Mercury Lane and Cross Street, with an R18 programme from 5pm.Karangahape RoadFrom $38.50
Sat 28 Nov · 1:30pmDiary of a Wimpy Kid-The MusicalThe musical based on Jeff Kinney’s bestselling books follows Greg Heffley through middle school.Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea CentreFrom $35
Sat 28 Nov · 6:30pmHeath Franklin’s Chopper – GoldHeath Franklin’s Chopper celebrates 20 years of comedy with two decades of his best bits.SkyCity TheatreFrom $49.90
Sat 28 Nov · 7pmDermot KennedyMulti-platinum singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy returns to New Zealand.Spark ArenaFrom $147.58
Sat 28 Nov · 7pmAldous HardingAldous Harding brings her Train on the Island New Zealand tour to Auckland.Ariki Hall, NZICCFrom $84.90
Sun 29 Nov · 9amGeneral Collective Lifestyle & Design Market – Christmas EditionA Christmas edition of the lifestyle and design market celebrating Aotearoa makers.Auckland Showgrounds, EpsomFrom $5
Sun 29 Nov · 1pmFarmers Santa Parade AucklandThe Farmers Santa Parade returns for its 93rd year down Queen Street to start the festive season.Queen StreetFreeSources: Eventfinda, Auckland Council (OurAuckland) and Auckland Live / AucklandNZ. Always check the venue or organiser for the latest details. Powered by Eventfinda
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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.