What’s On in Auckland

Your weekly guide to the best events, gigs & markets across Tāmaki Makaurau

This week · 8–14 June 2026
🎵 Live music & gigs
NZSO: Romeo and Juliet

Fri 12 Jun · Auckland Town Hall

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performs pivotal pieces from Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet.

Boy & Bear

Sat 13 Jun · The Powerstation

The Australian indie-folk band brings its latest tour to Auckland’s Powerstation.

Clara La San

Sun 14 Jun · Tuning Fork

The UK alt-R&B artist plays an intimate Auckland show at the Tuning Fork.

🛍️ Markets & night markets
Auckland Night Markets

Fri–Sun · Pakuranga, Glenfield & more

Rotating night markets with global street food, buskers and stalls across several Auckland suburbs each evening.

Auckland Winter Market

Sun 14 Jun · Auckland Showgrounds

The 2026 market season opens with a winter edition of food, craft and produce stalls.

🎭 Arts, theatre & exhibitions
Heathers the Musical

10–14 Jun · The Civic

The cult high-school musical comedy runs for a limited season at The Civic.

TwoSet Violin: The Sacrilegious Games

Sat 13 Jun · Aotea Centre

The viral classical-music comedy duo brings its live show to the Aotea Centre.

Winter Light Cathedral

Now on · Aotea Square

A free large-scale light installation transforming Aotea Square through the winter evenings.

👪 Family & free
June Make Days: Treasure Maps

Sat 13 Jun · Central Auckland

A free drop-in kids’ activity where children stamp and draw their own treasure maps (Saturdays through June).

⚽ Sport & outdoors
Blues v Hurricanes Poua – Super Rugby Aupiki

Sat 13 Jun · Eden Park

The 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season opens in Auckland as the Blues host the Hurricanes Poua.

😂 Comedy
Big Wednesday Fresh Comedy Night

Wed 10 Jun · The Classic Comedy Club

A weekly line-up of a dozen-plus comedians for a low-cost midweek laugh.

The Classic Comedy All-Stars

Fri–Sat 12–13 Jun · The Classic Comedy Club

Headliners and rising stars take the stage for The Classic’s weekend shows.

🎬 Film & screen
Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival

Until 21 Jun · Event Cinemas

The 15th edition screens 23 feature films and five shorts from nine countries.

Coming up later this month
Descendents

Wed 17 Jun · The Powerstation

The veteran American punk band plays Auckland’s Powerstation.

Doc Edge Festival 2026

From 24 Jun · Auckland CBD

The 21st edition of New Zealand’s premier documentary festival returns with 75 films and immersive projects.

BEAST & HOMIES

26–27 Jun · Q Theatre

A high-energy street-dance showcase celebrating Pacific identity and excellence.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid (NYT)

26–28 Jun · Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre

The National Youth Theatre stages Disney’s classic underwater musical.

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