The Wizard of Oz Live in Concert
8-9 May
Aotea Centre
When a cyclone sweeps Dorothy and Toto to the magical Land of Oz, an unforgettable adventure begins. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion on their quest to find the Wizard, as the Auckland Phil performs Herbert Stothart’s iconic orchestrations live in sync with the beloved 1939 film.
Dreamer
3-12 April
NZICC
A new indoor light festival, Dreamer, runs at the New Zealand International Convention Centre’s Ariki Hall during the school holidays. Featuring large-scale light installations and interactive experiences in a weatherproof city-centre venue, it promises colourful, imaginative fun for the whole family.
NZ Comedy Festival
1-24 May
Around Auckland
The NZ International Comedy Festival is an annual highlight on Aotearoa’s arts calendar, showcasing the best local talent alongside world-class international act. This year crowd favourites including the Best Foods Comedy Gala and Best Comedy Show On Earth are back, plus new shows from the likes of David Correos, Heath Franklin’s Chopper, Felicity Ward, Tom Sainsbury, Abby Howells and so many more.
Split Enz
9-10 May
Spark Arena
Iconic Kiwi band Split Enz has announced a second Auckland show at Spark Arena on May 10, following sold-out dates at Wellington’s TSB Arena (May 6) and Spark Arena (May 9) as part of their Forever Enz Tour this May.
Helen Clark in Six Outfits
7-26 April
ASB Waterfront Theatre
Award-winning writer Fiona Samuel MNZM brings Helen Clark’s remarkable story to the stage. From Waikato farm girl to New Zealand’s first elected female prime minister and UN powerhouse, Helen Clark in Six Outfits deconstructs her personal and political life through six key outfits – warm, funny, and occasionally shocking
& Juliet
9 April – 3 May
The Civic
What if Juliet’s famous ending was really just her beginning? & Juliet flips the script on the world’s greatest love story, whisking audiences on a joyous journey of self-discovery, second chances, and love – her way. Packed with reimagined iconic pop anthems, this explosive musical is an irresistible celebration of life.
Auckland Travel Show
9-10 May
NZICC
Dreaming of a hammock on a beach in Indonesia, sipping infusions on the hills above Sri Lanka’s emerald-green tea plantations or soaking in the northern lights as they shimmer over Iceland? The Auckland Travel Show returns to connect Kiwis with global travel experts and inspire your next great adventure.
A Call for Peace
27 April
Auckland Town Hall
Karl Jenkins’s The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace is among the most performed choral works of our time – a powerful journey from the anticipation of battle to the hope of reconciliation. Auckland Choral joins Auckland City Brass for this stirring programme of remembrance and peace, complemented by two compelling New Zealand works: David Hamilton’s A Call to Arms, and Fendall Hill’s Perspectives from Gallipoli.
