What’s On in Auckland

Tue 1 Sep · The Powerstation

The Swedish metal band play The Powerstation on Mount Eden Road as part of their New Zealand touring dates.

Fri 4 Sep · Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

The Melbourne future-soul four-piece bring their Grammy-nominated live show to the Town Hall.

Fri 4 Sep · Q Theatre

The New Zealand singer-songwriter plays Rangatira at Q Theatre in support of her album Castle Hill.

Fri 4 Sep · Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna

A tribute show running through Queen’s best known songs on the North Shore.

Fri 4 Sep · Tuning Fork, Spark Arena

The Aotearoa singer-songwriter headlines the Tuning Fork alongside Spark Arena.

Sat 5 Sep · Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre

Come Together recreate the Stop Making Sense concert film, performing every track from the original running order.

Sun 6 Sep · Whammy Bar

A Sunday night show at the Karangahape Road basement venue.

Until Sun 6 Sep · The Civic

From the creators of Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple, this circus show reimagines Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland and finishes its Auckland season on Sunday.

Thu 3 – Sun 6 Sep · SkyCity Theatre

The Tony Award-winning musical built around Alanis Morissette’s songwriting opens its Auckland season this week.

From Thu 3 Sep · Q Theatre

Max Wolf Friedlich’s two-hander, presented with support from Q Theatre, runs through to 20 September.

Thu 3 Sep · Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

The orchestra pairs Connesson’s Cosmic Trilogy with Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony on the Town Hall organ.

Sat 5 Sep · Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

An NZSO programme of pan-American dance and jazz-inflected orchestral works.

Daily · Smith & Caughey’s Building, Queen Street

A ticketed exhibition in the former Smith & Caughey’s department store telling the Titanic story through its passengers and crew.

Tue 1 – Sat 5 Sep · Basement Theatre

A musical comedy about queerness and community featuring ten original songs by Pōneke comedians.

Wed 2 Sep · Covert Theatre, Ponsonby

Improv teams from Auckland workplaces go head to head at Covert Theatre.

Fri 4 Sep · Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland

A free weekly open mic where comedians test new material.

Fri 4 Sep · The Classic Comedy Club

The Classic’s regular Friday line-up show on Queen Street.

Sat 5 Sep · The Classic Comedy Club

Heats and open mic sets for the 2026 Raw Comedy Quest, the national competition for new comedians.

Sun 6 Sep · Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland

A free Sunday afternoon standup showcase.

Mon 31 Aug · City centre restaurants

The last day of Heart of the City’s month-long campaign, with set menus at more than 100 city centre restaurants.

Thu 3 Sep · TRIBE Auckland, Fort Street

TRIBE has partnered with record store Real Groovy for a monthly vinyl listening session.

From Fri 4 Sep · St Heliers Beach

A food and drink event on the eastern bays waterfront.

Sat 5 Sep · Shed 10, Queens Wharf

Sixteen finalists chosen by public vote from across the 100-strong Food Truck Collective compete at Shed 10.

Sat 5 Sep · Jubilee Building, Parnell

The weekly Saturday morning market for produce, baking and prepared food at the Parnell Community Centre.

Sun 6 Sep · Orewa Square

The Hibiscus Coast’s Sunday morning growers and artisan market.

Thu 3 – Fri 4 Sep · SonSk8 Indoor Skate Park, Glen Innes

The national secondary schools skateboarding championships run over two days in Glen Innes.

Fri 4 Sep · Ellerslie Event Centre

A charity white-collar boxing card featuring Auckland real estate industry entrants.

Fri 4 Sep · Paradice Ice Skating, Avondale and Botany

A DJ-led skating session running at both Paradice rinks on the same night.

Sat 5 – Sun 6 Sep · Mount Wellington

Secondary school riders from around the country contest the northern leg of the national championships.

Sun 6 Sep · Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe

Round six of the national provincial championship at Counties Manukau’s home ground.

Sun 6 Sep · North Harbour Stadium, Albany

North Harbour host Northland in a round six provincial derby.

Daily until Tue 15 Sep · Aotea Square

A free large-scale interactive installation in Aotea Square, open to the public each day.

Fri 4 Sep · Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

A live-presented tour of the current night sky over Tāmaki Makaurau.

From Fri 4 Sep · Huia Lodge Discovery Hub, Cornwall Park

A self-guided spring trail around Cornwall Park starting from the Huia Lodge Discovery Hub.

Sat 5 Sep · Wynyard Quarter

A free waterfront day of play and activity for all ages along Wynyard Quarter.

Sat 5 Sep · TAPAC, Western Springs

A Saturday morning introductory ballet class for younger children at TAPAC.

Sun 6 Sep · Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

A short planetarium show for younger children following three friends on an accidental trip into space.

Mon 31 Aug · The Guitar Gallery, CBD

A showcase and clinic with the Australian guitar maker at The Guitar Gallery.

Sat 5 Sep · Mairangi Arts Centre

A weekend drawing class at the Mairangi Bay community arts centre.

Sat 5 Sep · Mairangi Arts Centre

A hands-on clay workshop, with a separate teen wheel-throwing session running the same day.

Sat 5 Sep · Milford Shopping Centre

A guided candle making session on the North Shore.

Sat 5 Sep · Auckland Central Library

A free session at the Central Library explaining how local body voting works ahead of the elections.

Sun 6 Sep · Beicare Natural Skincare, Mairangi Bay

A scent-blending and candle pouring workshop for beginners.

Fri 4 Sep · Māngere War Memorial Hall

A Friday evening community market with stalls and food in Māngere.

Sat 5 Sep · Takapuna Library

Free one-to-one help with phones, tablets and computers for older residents.

Sat 5 Sep · Picton Centre, Howick

The weekly Saturday morning village market in Howick.

Sun 6 Sep · Manurewa Market

A long-running Sunday morning market in South Auckland, opening early.

Sun 6 Sep · Grey Lynn Community Centre

A Sunday evening group chanting and kirtan session.

Mon 31 Aug · Academy Cinemas

The Auckland Film Society’s Monday evening screening at Academy Cinemas under the Central Library.

Sat 5 Sep · Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

A full-dome film following the life of Tyrannosaurus rex.

Sat 5 Sep · Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

The album played in full under the planetarium dome with a visual accompaniment.

Sun 6 Sep · Stardome Observatory & Planetarium

A full-dome documentary on the prehistoric forests and creatures of Antarctica.

Sat 5 Sep · El Origen, CBD

A Latin music and food night marking Mexican independence.

Nightly · Elliott Street and Lorne Street

A free after-dark light installation running through the city centre laneways until October.

Daily until Thu 24 Sep · Te Waihorotiu Train Station

A free public artwork installed in the new Te Waihorotiu station on Mayoral Drive.

Fri 4 Sep · The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna

The annual variety show staged by North Shore Scouts and Guides at The PumpHouse.

Tue 8 Sep · The Powerstation

The English punk band play Auckland as part of their New Zealand dates.

Thu 10 Sep · Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

The American singer-songwriter returns to the Auckland Town Hall.

Fri 11 Sep · The Powerstation

The Madchester group bring their catalogue to The Powerstation.

Sat 12 Sep · Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

The Australian electronic musician headlines the Town Hall.

Tue 15 Sep · Hollywood Avondale

The Auckland band play a hometown show at the restored Hollywood cinema in Avondale.

Wed 16 Sep · Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

Ashnikko brings the Smoochies tour to Auckland.

Thu 17 Sep · Spark Arena

The American rock band play Spark Arena.

Thu 17 – Sun 20 Sep · Auckland city centre

A four-day programme of Japanese features and shorts.

Sat 19 – Sun 20 Sep · The Trusts Arena

New Zealand host Japan in a Davis Cup tie in Henderson.

From Tue 22 Sep · ASB Waterfront Theatre

The eight-time Tony Award-winning musical returns to Auckland in a new production.

Sat 26 Sep · Spark Arena

The American pop singer-songwriter plays Spark Arena.

Sat 26 – Sun 27 Sep · Viaduct Events Centre

Two days with more than 60 exhibitors covering chocolate, specialty coffee and gourmet treats.

Sun 27 Sep · Spark Arena

Jason Derulo performs at Spark Arena.