What’s On in Auckland

Wed 12 Aug · Spark Arena

The Icelandic-Chinese jazz-pop singer brings her A Matter of Time tour to Auckland for her New Zealand debut.

Thu 13 Aug · Auckland Town Hall

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs Elgar’s Cello Concerto with the Auckland Philharmonia in the Great Hall.

Fri 14 Aug · Double Whammy

Australian instrumental progressive-rock guitarist Plini plays the Karangahape Road venue.

Sat 15 Aug · Auckland Town Hall

Atomic takes over the Great Hall at the Auckland Town Hall for a one-night show.

Sun 16 Aug · Auckland Town Hall

Organist Benjamin Sheen plays New Zealand’s largest concert hall organ in this free, ticketed Auckland Live concert.

Sun 16 Aug · Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

The mass singalong show teaches the whole room a three-part harmony arrangement in a single night.

Tue 11 Aug · Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

Iranian-American stand-up Max Amini brings his live show to the Aotea Centre.

Wed 12 Aug · The Classic Comedy Club

The Classic’s midweek showcase of new material from Auckland comedians on Queen Street.

Thu 13 Aug · The Classic Comedy Club

A line-up of professional touring comedians in The Classic’s main room.

Fri 14 Aug · The Classic Comedy Club

The club’s flagship weekend line-up of headliners alongside rising stars.

Sat 15 Aug · Te Paepae Theatre, NZICC

Laughing Samoans co-founder Tofiga Fepulea’i performs his solo show at the NZICC’s new theatre.

Sun 16 Aug · Cardboard Comedy Club

A free weekly Sunday stand-up show at the Kingsland comedy club.

Until Sat 22 Aug · ASB Waterfront Theatre

Auckland Theatre Company’s staging of Shakespeare’s tragedy, directed by Benjamin Kilby-Henson and starring Mark Mitchinson and Sara Wiseman.

Until Sun 23 Aug · Auckland Museum

One hundred images from the Natural History Museum’s international competition, included with Museum admission.

Sat 15 Aug · Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre

The first of two semi-final heats in Auckland’s secondary school spoken word poetry competition.

Sat 15 Aug · Covert Theatre

An unscripted period romcom improvised from audience prompts, running until 29 August.

Mon 10 Aug · Playhouse Theatre, Glen Eden

A tribute show revisiting the songs of Sinatra, Martin, Davis Jr and Monroe.

Fri 14 Aug · Harlequin Musical Theatre, Howick

Harlequin’s youth production of the musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s story.

Fri 14 – Sat 15 Aug · Spark Arena

The World Series of Darts stops in Auckland for two nights of top-level competition.

Sat 15 Aug · Eden Park

Auckland’s NPC side hosts Hawke’s Bay as part of a triple-header day at Eden Park.

Sun 16 Aug · Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe

Round three of the NPC sees the Steelers host Tasman in Pukekohe.

Fri 14 Aug · Lynfield College

Weekly full-court social volleyball run by Auckland Central Volleyball Club.

Sun 16 Aug · Milford Senior Citizens Hall

A weekly mind and body wellbeing session on the North Shore.

Until Mon 31 Aug · Auckland city centre

More than 100 city centre restaurants serve exclusive set menus at $30, $45 and $55+ for Heart of the City’s sixteenth Restaurant Month.

Until Mon 31 Aug · Auckland city centre

A new Restaurant Month series exploring cultural dining rituals, from Filipino boodle feasts to Ethiopian coffee ceremonies.

Until Mon 31 Aug · Commercial Bay

Public voting for the best dishes and dining experiences across Commercial Bay’s 35-plus eateries.

Sat 15 Aug · Jubilee Building, Parnell

Auckland’s weekly Saturday morning farmers’ market runs behind the Parnell Community Centre on Parnell Road.

Daily · Auckland Zoo

Twenty animatronic dinosaurs across 15 species, plus fossil digs and ranger talks, free with Zoo entry.

Sat 15 Aug · Stardome Observatory, Epsom

A live guided tour of the current night sky in the Stardome planetarium.

From Mon 10 Aug · Auckland Council libraries

A music and movement session for babies and their whānau, running weekly through to December.

Fri 14 Aug · Te Manawa, Westgate

Weekly library storytime sessions with librarians and occasional guest authors reading to children.

Sat 15 Aug · Mercury Lane, Karangahape Road

Free ticketed hourly sessions let Aucklanders walk through the deepest City Rail Link station before it opens.

All August · Auckland Council libraries

A free month-long reading festival with author talks, writing workshops and a teen writing competition across 57 branches.

Until Fri 14 Aug · Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell

Secondary school orchestras, bands and choirs from across Auckland perform in the annual KBB festival.

Sat 15 Aug · Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna

A one-day celebration of Afrikaans music and culture on the North Shore.

Mon 10 Aug · Hawkins Theatre, Papakura

A morning screening in the Hawkins Theatre’s film programme in Papakura.

Mon 10 Aug · Hawkins Theatre, Papakura

A midday screening at Papakura’s Hawkins Theatre.

Mon 10 Aug · Hawkins Theatre, Papakura

An evening screening rounding out the Hawkins Theatre’s film day.

Sat 15 Aug · Auckland city centre

A screening of the Chinese artist’s film presented alongside the city’s contemporary Chinese art programme.

Until Thu 20 Aug · Auckland Art Gallery

Guided tours of the Gallery’s survey exhibition of contemporary Chinese art.

Mon 10 Aug · TAPAC, Western Springs

A weekly evening acting class for adults at The Auckland Performing Arts Centre.

Mon 10 Aug · Studio One Toi Tū, Ponsonby

A trial clay and pottery class designed specifically for neurodivergent teenagers.

Mon 10 Aug · Te Oro, Glen Innes

Term three piano tuition at the Glen Innes music and arts centre.

Until Fri 18 Dec · Auckland Council libraries

Bring a garment that needs repairing and learn mending techniques alongside other locals.

Until Thu 17 Dec · Rānui Library

A regular drop-in session to practise and develop your te reo Māori.

Until Mon 14 Dec · Devonport

Bring your device along for one-on-one help from volunteer digital coaches.

Ongoing · Auckland Libraries online

An online book club where members share recommendations, track reading and vote on the next title.

Sat 22 Aug · Go Media Stadium

The Black Ferns host the Wallaroos in an O’Reilly Cup test at Mount Smart.

Sat 22 Aug · North Harbour Stadium

The NPC derby between North Harbour and Auckland heads to Albany.

Sat 22 Aug · Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

The touring tribute show performs the Dire Straits catalogue at the Aotea Centre.

Sun 23 Aug · Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

The burlesque performer brings her stage show to the Aotea Centre.

Mon 24 Aug · Spark Arena

The American singer-songwriter plays Spark Arena with support from Alyssa Grace.

Tue 25 Aug · Spark Arena

The Punjabi artist brings his P-Pop Culture World Tour to Auckland with Ikky.

Thu 27 – Sat 29 Aug · Double Whammy

The music summit returns to Karangahape Road with showcases including Sola Rosa.

Fri 28 Aug · Eden Park

Auckland’s NPC campaign continues under lights at Eden Park.