BILLIE EILISH
8-10 September
Spark Arena
The pop phenomenon is back, bringing the Happier Than Ever tour to our shores. Eilish’s second album has been praised for its stylistic production and insightful lyrics. Reflecting on relationships, her rise to fame, and the inherent drawbacks.
BEST FOODS COMEDY GALA
9 September
The Civic
Can you laugh so hard it counts as an abdominal workout? Find out at this year’s Best Foods Comedy Gala, hosted by Rhys Mathewson. The gala features the freshest and best comedians out there, including the likes of Chris Parker, Urzila Carlson, Eli Matthewson, Laura Daniel, Joseph Moore, Guy Williams, Brynley Stent, and more!
CHOCOLATE & COFFEE FESTIVAL
10-11 September
The Cloud
New Zealand’s biggest celebration of coffee, chocolate, and tasty treats returns to The Cloud. This year, explore over 60 exhibitors, from the big names through to the new craft businesses, alongside masterclass experiences, samples and show specials.
AUCKLAND FRINGE FESTIVAL
1-17 September
Auckland CBD
The Auckland Fringe Festival presents a diverse range of performers, including theatre, comedy, cabaret, music, dance, circus, exhibitions, and more. The festival has over 70 acts lined up for this year, promising something – or many things – to pique your interest.
THE MADE
20 September – 8 October
ASB Waterfront Theatre
What if you could hand off your caregiving duties to an AI humanoid robot with feelings? What would this technology mean for the workplace, your home life, your relationships? Answers to this and more can be found within this thrilling Auckland Theatre Company production, created by Emily Perkins.
BRET MCKENZIE: SONGS WITHOUT JOKES
14-15 September
Town Hall
Bret McKenzie – half of that brilliant comedy duo, impressive IMDB page, common Wellington cyclist-sighting – is on tour! Bret and his nine-piece band are celebrating his new album Songs Without Jokes, with McKenzie describing the album as more reflective of the artist rather than a character or story progression.
AUCKLAND LIVE: BAZLUHRMAN’S MOULIN ROUGE
16-17 September
The Civic
A spectacular line-up of artists and musicians come together for a rock-orchestral celebration of this magical film. Performing the soundtrack that captivated cinemagoers and topped the music charts for week after week during its debut.
FASHION FOR A CURE
15 September
Shed 10
Fashion for a Cure raises funding for breast cancer research through a catwalk show of 26 leading New Zealand designers’ latest collections, live music, cocktails, and canapes. A great night for an even better cause.
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