May 29th – Sep 25th: The L8 Show: 2026!, Auckland
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Welcome to The Classic, for over 28 years, NZ's Home of Live Comedy LATE & LiVE every Friday night at 10pm we kick off the weekend with our L8 SHOW featuring an ever-changing line-up of 8 rising stars on the ...
May 31st – Aug 9th: COSMOLOGIES: Nikau Hindin and Naminapu Maymuru-White, Auckland
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Cosmologies brings together the work of Nikau Hindin and Naminapu Maymuru-White into an exhibition that generates dialogue shaped by the night sky. Across Indigenous knowledge systems celestial bodies are not distant ...
May 31st – Aug 9th: All the Forest Stands With You: Various Artists, Auckland
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all the forest stands with you traces the entangled relationalities between the human and the more-than-human world. The exhibition brings together Jonathas de Andrade, Anetta Mona Chişa, Ayesha Green, Arapeta Hākura, ...
Jun 2nd – Jun 13th: A Man for All Seasons By Robert Bolt, Auckland
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Tudor England, the 1530s. The court of King Henry VIII hums with intrigue and quiet menace. Power shifts behind closed doors. Alliances are made and unmade in an instant. In this world, ambition is currency and a single ...
Jun 2nd – Jun 6th: Unconquerable, Auckland
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Celebrate 16 years of Hobson Street Theatre Company with an evening of storytelling from our whānau! Told through the voices of our company, these stories honour the people, experiences and connections that have defined ...
Jun 2nd – Jul 31st: Matariki - Ngā Whetū o te Tau Hou 2026 (The Stars of the …, Auckland
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Join us at Stardome as we celebrate Matariki in 2026— a time of remembrance, reflection, and renewal under the rising stars of the Māori New Year. In this immersive planetarium experience, you’ll journey ...
Jun 3rd – Jun 24th: Sounds of the Ocean, Auckland
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Are you ready to take the dive? Sounds of the Ocean combines sounds of whales & dolphins, original music, immersive visual art and award-winning ocean imagery to guide the audience on a mindful underwater journey. ...
Jun 3rd – Jun 20th: Balloon Dog, Auckland
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Would you open your door to a stranger? When a five year old girl befriends a lonely migrant worker her family unravels; opening them up to face uncomfortable truths about themselves… and the world beyond their ...
Jun 4th – Sep 24th: PRO NiGHT... Next Level Premium Live Comedy in 2026, Auckland
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Welcome to The Classic - NZ's World class 'Home of Live Comedy' for almost 30 years. Every Thursday it's PRO NiGHT ... 'Next level' premium stand-up comedy NB: Bookings not essential / Bar & Door Sales usually ...
Jun 4th – Jul 2nd: Teen Artwork with Tanja Nola (AGE: 13 - 17), Auckland
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In a fully equipped art studio including professional grade materials, students work progressively to develop their own visual language. Experienced artist and tutor, Tanja, supports students and encourages research and ...
Jun 5th – Jun 27th: Comedy Clash, Auckland
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Two teams compete against each other in a comedy tournament where only one can reign supreme and Comedy Clash. Come and pick your favourite team. Is it Broccoli Apocalypse, Tech Support, Intimidation Disc or something ...
Jun 5th – Aug 29th: Enamoured, Auckland
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Step into Enamoured, an unscripted period romcom inspired by the romance of Bridgerton and the wit of Jane Austen. Our quick-thinking cast spins a brand-new love story each night, fuelled by your prompts. Expect scandal, ...
Jun 7th – Jun 28th: June Make Days - Treasure Maps, Auckland
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Ahoy, explorers! Stamp your very own treasure map using our custom map stamps, then draw in rivers, roads, and mysterious landmarks. Where will your treasure be hidden? Deep in a dark forest? Behind a secret waterfall? ...
Jun 10th – Jun 14th: Heathers The Musical, Auckland
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Following smash hit runs in London’s West End, the WhatsOnStage BEST NEW MUSICAL winner is now back in NYC. Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just ...
Jun 11th – Jun 13th: Yellow Lamp Poetry Vol. Basement, Auckland
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Auckland's cosiest poetry space is coming to Basement Theatre. Yellow Lamp is a place where everybody belongs. We start every night with an open mic, before showcasing a carefully curated trio of poets. Ash Raymond James ...
Jun 12th – Jun 13th: The Improv Bandits in the Eliminator, Auckland
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The Eliminator – there can be only one The quick-fire comedy show where four improvisers direct each other in improvised scenes in the attempt to win the Oscar and avoid the Lemon. The winning director gets to ...
Jun 16th – Jun 17th: Step into the Fire, Auckland
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Where the deepest pit of the teenage mind meets the empty stage, fire is sparked. Watch as 10 spunky high schoolers step into the theatre world, performing 45 minutes of improv. Inspired by the likes of Bull Rush, ...
Jun 18th – Jun 20th: Babyface, Auckland
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‘And he's coming in with the steel chair!’ From award-winning writer and performer Nick Tipa (Kāi Tahu), and with dramaturgy by Late Bloomers co-founder Bronwyn Wallace comes Babyface, a solo play about ...
Jun 18th – Jul 5th: Sons of Vao, Auckland
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Sons of Vao
By Vela Manusaute Forged in fire, bound by blood. “Moving and powerful.” – Adam NZ Play Awards Vao is a warrior. A charming, handsome man, he carries rage in his fists and danger in his eyes. ...
Jun 24th – Jul 5th: Champagne Lounge, Auckland
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Wander up the staircase at The Civic and find yourself at the Champagne Lounge - an intimate hideaway fizzing with late-night charm. Raise a glass, feel the vibe, and let cabaret’s finest musicians surprise you ...
Jun 24th – Jul 4th: Foyer Follies, Auckland
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Catch a glimpse of the future with our resident Tarot and Palm Readers, bringing a touch of otherworldly magic to the cabaret. Whether you’re chasing destiny or craving a little drama, their readings will add an ...
Jun 24th – Jul 5th: The Piano Bar, Auckland
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With virtuoso pianists Robin Kelly and Jason Te Mete ready to tackle any tune, and a different host each night, this afterhours playground brings cabaret stars and audiences together in a joyful free-for-all. Step up and ...
Jun 24th – Jun 28th: Cheeky Cabaret, Auckland
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Where desire, danger and comedy ignite. Cheeky Cabaret isn’t just a show - it’s a riotous, genre-bending night out that fuses circus, vaudeville, comedy and new burlesque into one deliciously unrestrained ...
Jun 25th – Jun 26th: Sugar, Auckland
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A chaotic and hilarious tale of a kept Sugar Baby. Theatrical, outrageous, silly and sexy, the company behind Daffodils returns with an award-winning cabaret about Sugar - a radiantly beautiful gender-fluid twink who ...
