Jul 10th – Jul 12th: Kaui Whetū – Make Days, Auckland
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Celebrating Matariki Join us at the water’s edge to make your own kaui whētu. Explore the symbolism of the moana in traditional Māori weaving through this whānau-friendly activity and celebrate the magic of ...
Jul 10th – Jul 11th: The Improv Bandits, Auckland
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The Improv Bandits – no scripts, no gimmicks, no safety net! NZ’s most successful improvised comedy act, performing since 1997. They’ve won international awards and delighted critics and audiences around the ...
Jul 10th – Jul 11th: Spellbound, Auckland
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Spellbound is a magical night of improvised comedy. The ensemble cast take an everyday object, manifest it into something god-like and then use it as their inspiration to perform an unscripted comedy experience. We ...
Jul 11th – Jul 12th: HobbyCon, Auckland
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HobbyCon Matariki July 11-12th Show! Double Days, More Giveaways, Increased Variety. @ Auckland Netball Center. Get ready for the ultimate day of collecting, trading, and connecting! HobbyCon is back, bringing ...
Jul 13th – Jul 17th: Creative Matters Art Workshops - July Holidays 2026, Auckland
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More than ever our children need opportunities to get creative, connect with others and have fun in a new environment. Our holiday workshops provide a safe and happy place for your children. Way more than your average ...
Jul 14th – Jul 18th: Dog Man: The Musical, Auckland
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“You won’t regret saying yes to a youngster who begs you to take them to see this show” – The Age. Based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey (Dog Man, Captain Underpants, Cat ...
Jul 15th – Jul 18th: Eddie Izzard performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Auckland
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BOHM PRESENTS EDDIE IZZARD THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET This production comes directly from her critically acclaimed solo performances of Shakespeare’s HAMLET, which were triple-extended in New York, Chicago, and ...
Jul 25th – Jul 26th: The Devil's Ballroom 2026, Auckland
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Show | Event | Experience | Party | Dance Enter a realm where the unusual is embraced, the bold is celebrated, and the forbidden is all part of the thrill. We invite you to an unforgettable night of immersive ...
Jul 28th – Sep 1st: Tamariki Pottery with Siriporn Falcon-Grey (AGE: 6 - 12), Auckland
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Join Tāmariki Pottery and explore the joy of working with clay! In this hands-on class, children will learn the fundamentals of pottery while creating both functional pieces and imaginative sculptural forms. They will ...
Jul 28th – Sep 1st: Wheel Mates - Naomi Allan, Auckland
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This well-rounded course introduces the fundamentals of creating functional ceramic pieces while encouraging you to bring personality into your work through texture, form, and sculptural exploration. Through Naomi’s ...
Jul 28th – Aug 22nd: Macbeth, Auckland
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Macbeth Shakespeare’s chilling tale of betrayal, ambition and the corrosive cost of unchecked desire. “Some of the most engaging, thought-provoking theatre you are ever likely to see.”
– The New Zealand ...
Jul 31st – Aug 8th: Defending the Caveman, Auckland
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The global comedy phenomenon Defending the Caveman is headed for New Zealand, starring beloved Step Dave actor Jono Kenyon. A record-breaking international hit that has captivated audiences for decades, this razor-sharp, ...
Aug 4th – Aug 8th: Over and Out, Auckland
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"NEVER become a truck driver!" - A young Jackson Burling took that advice, avoiding the fork in the road, but now, after a long and gruelling two year slog in the arts industry he must confront that age old question: ...
Aug 6th – Sep 17th: Teen Artwork with Tanja Nola (AGE: 13 - 17), Auckland
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In a fully equipped art studio, students work progressively to develop their own visual language. Experienced artist and tutor, Tanja, supports students and encourages research and exploration into art history, music, ...
Aug 8th – Aug 9th: Massive Theatre Company Essentials Workshop, Auckland
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This popular two-day workshop is for people aged 20 years and over who are keen to learn how Massive Theatre Company creates theatre. You may be a beginner, have some previous training, or be an experienced practitioner ...
Aug 14th – Aug 15th: On The Couch, Auckland
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Do you like Graham Norton? Then you'll love On The Couch. It's the Covert Theatre's comedy show that takes a chat show format and throws in some hilarious celebrity show biz improv. The improvised chat show where ...
Aug 22nd – Aug 23rd: Kiri and Lou in Concert, Auckland
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Presenter - Liv Tennet Award-winning animated children’s series, Kiri and Lou, follows the adventures of Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur, and her best friend Lou as they explore the world of feelings through ...
Sep 5th – Sep 6th: Massive Theatre Company Free Foundations Workshop, Auckland
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This free two-day workshop offers theatre training for young people aged 15-25 years. Suitable for all levels of experience, this workshop is led by two professional teaching artists from the Massive teaching team, ...
Sep 12th – Sep 13th: Make A Teapot! with Iza Lozano, Auckland
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Join this 2-day teapot workshop. On day one, you’ll create the elements of your teapot on the wheel—forming the body, lid, and spout by throwing off the hump. On day two, you’ll make a handle, trim and refine ...
Sep 14th – Sep 18th: Massive Theatre Company Essentials Intensive Workshop, Auckland
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For the very first time we are offering our popular Essentials workshop in the form of a five-day intensive workshop. Essentials are for people aged 20 years and over who are keen to learn how Massive Theatre Company ...
Sep 22nd – Oct 18th: Cabaret, Auckland
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Berlin, 1929. Germany stands on the edge of an abyss. In the twilight of the Jazz Age, nothing is taboo at the Kit Kat Club, where boys, girls and everyone in between are living each day as if it’s their last. ...
Sep 23rd – Sep 27th: NZ Opera | The Pearl Fishers, Auckland
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A brand new staging of Bizet’s classic makes its world premiere in Aotearoa. An early masterpiece by the composer of Carmen, The Pearl Fishers is an opera stunning in its brilliance, clarity and undeniable beauty. ...
Oct 6th – Oct 7th: Halloween Beasts with Val Ong (AGE: 5-11), Auckland
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Celebrate the spooky season by creating your own Halloween clay beasts and creatures. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore sculpting techniques, texture, and character design to bring eerie creations to life. From ...
