Popular Events in Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau

Discover what’s on in Auckland

From stadium sport and major concerts to neighbourhood markets and galleries, here is our curated list of the best events in Auckland for every kind of trip. Stay with Legacy Airedale Hotel Auckland and enjoy easy access to the city centre, or at Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport for a convenient stopover close to international and domestic terminals

Art: Ngā Huhua: Abundance

Now – 6 July 2026
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Ngā Huhua: Abundance is a powerful, free exhibition that brings the rich marine world of Aotea Great Barrier Island to life through storytelling, science, mātauranga Māori, and contemporary artatch‑day festivities

Art: Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now

Now – 23 August 2026
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now showcases bold and thought-provoking contemporary works, exploring themes of change, innovation, and modern society through sculpture, photography, and digital art

Art: Winter Light Cathedral

30 May – 5 July 2026
Aotea Square
Winter Light Cathedral is a dazzling walk-through light installation in Aotea Square, offering a glowing immersive experience inspired by cathedral arches and made from thousands of LED lights

Music: Come Together – Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen

6 June 2026
The Civic
Come Together brings together some of Aotearoa’s top musicians to perform Bruce Springsteen classics live, alongside additional hits and deep cuts from his iconic catalogue

Music: Leon Thomas

9 June 2026
Auckland Town Hall
Leon Thomas brings his genre-blending R&B sound to the stage, showcasing hits from Electric Dusk and MUTT that highlight his rise as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices

Art: Heathers the Musical

10 – 14 June 2026
The Civic
Heathers the Musical is a darkly funny cult classic that follows Veronica Sawyer’s rise through high school’s ruthless social hierarchy, where popularity comes at a deadly cost

Sport: One NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks

13 June 2026
Go Media Stadium
The One NZ Warriors face the Sharks in a high-energy Round 15 clash at Go Media Stadium, promising a lively Saturday night of NRL action in Auckland

Music: Freya Skye

14 June 2026
Aotea Centre
Freya Skye performs live at Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre in Auckland, bringing her heartfelt pop sound and global hits including “silent treatment” to the stage

Sport: Women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup

15 – 21 June 2026
National Hockey Centre
The FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup comes to Auckland this June, with eight top international teams competing in a thrilling tournament hosted at North Harbour

Sport: Women’s FIH Hockey Nations Cup

15 – 21 June 2026
National Hockey Centre
The FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup comes to Auckland this June, with eight top international teams competing in a thrilling tournament hosted at North Harbour

Sport: Auckland Tuatara v Hawke’s Bay Hawks

20 June 2026
Eventfinda Stadium
The Auckland Tuatara take on the Hawke’s Bay Hawks at Eventfinda Stadium in a fast-paced Sal’s NBL clash, promising an exciting night of basketball for all ages

Music: IVE WORLD YOUR ‘SHOW WHAT I AM’

20 June 2026
Spark Arena
IVE bring their second world tour SHOW WHAT I AM to Australia and New Zealand, delivering a high-energy K-pop performance that marks a bold new chapter in their global rise

Art: Auckland Live Cabaret Festival

24 June – 5 July 2026
The Civic
The Auckland Live Cabaret Festival returns to The Civic, transforming the iconic venue into a vibrant playground of music, comedy, theatre, and immersive performances
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Music: The Auckland Opera Studio 2026 Opera Gala

28 June 2026
Auckland Town Hall
Auckland Opera Studio, Manukau Symphony Orchestra, and Auckland Choral Society present an emotive operatic programme featuring beloved works from Verdi, Puccini, and other Romantic masters

Music: Engelbert Humperdinck – The Celebration Tour 2026

30 June 2026
Aotea Centre
Engelbert Humperdinck brings The Celebration Tour 2026 to the stage, performing timeless hits and crowd favourites from an iconic career spanning over 60 years

Art: Constellations

2 – 19 July 2026
Q Theatre
Constellations is a moving Aotearoa adaptation of Nick Payne’s award-winning play, exploring love, choice, and infinite possibilities through a te ao Māori lens

Sport: Tall Blacks v Philippines

3 July 2026
Spark Arena
The Tall Blacks face the Philippines in Auckland in a high-energy FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifier, bringing international rivalry and fast-paced action to the court

Cultural: The Stars of Matariki – Ngā Whetu o Matariki

4 – 19 July 2026
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Marcus Winter’s sand animation brings the story of Matariki’s stars to life through shifting imagery, exploring themes of remembrance, connection, and renewal grounded in te ao Māori

Music: The Neighbourhood

4 July 2026
Spark Arena
The Neighbourhood return with (((((ultraSOUND)))))—a fresh chapter that redefines their signature sound with renewed depth and emotion

Sport: Tall Blacks v Guam

6 July 2026
Eventfinda Stadium
The Tall Blacks face the Guam in Auckland in a high-energy FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifier, bringing international rivalry and fast-paced action to the court

Cultural: Ngā Reo o te Rangi

10 July 2026
Auckland Town Hall
Ngā Reo o te Rangi — Voices of the Stars brings together Stan Walker, Maisey Rika, Troy Kingi, and Dr Rangi Mātāmua for a powerful Matariki celebration of music, storytelling, and connection grounded in te ao Māori

Music: Luude

10 July 2026
Shed 10
Luude returns to Aotearoa with his high-energy drum and bass sound, following global chart success and major international tours

Music: Peter Hook and the Light Perform ‘Get Ready’

11 July 2026
Auckland Town Hall
Peter Hook and The Light return to Australia and New Zealand performing New Order’s Get Ready in full alongside iconic Joy Division and New Order hits

Music: Exploding Rainbow Orchestra: The Jukebox of Joy

12 July 2026
Aotea Centre
Exploding Rainbow Orchestra: The Jukebox of Joy is a one-night-only, genre-defying spectacle blending orchestral power, rock energy, and immersive visuals with a lineup of leading Aotearoa artists

Sport: Harlem Globetrotters

18 July 2026
Spark Arena
The Harlem Globetrotters bring their legendary tour to New Zealand, celebrating 100 years of high-flying tricks, jaw-dropping moves, and family-friendly basketball entertainment

Sport: All Blacks v Ireland

18 July 2026
Eden Park
The All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park, aiming to extend their unbeaten home Test streak in a high-stakes international clash

Sport: One NZ Warriors v Dragons

18 July 2026
Go Media Stadium
The One NZ Warriors take on the St George Illawarra Dragons at Go Media Stadium in a Saturday night Round 20 clash, promising another exciting night of NRL action in Auckland

Music: Dave Dobbyn – Selected Songs Encore

25 July 2026
The Civic
Sir Dave Dobbyn performs a career-spanning set of iconic Kiwi songs, celebrating over 45 years of music and one of Aotearoa’s most enduring song writing legacies

Sport: New Zealand International Football Festival

26 July 2026
Eden Park
Auckland FC face English football giants Tottenham Hotspur at Eden Park in a blockbuster international clash, as the Black Knights defend home turf against one of the world’s most storied club

Sport: David Nyika vs Floyd Masson

8 August 2026
Eventfinda Stadium
Stonewood Homes presents David Nyika vs Floyd Masson, a high-stakes IBF Cruiserweight World Title Eliminator headlining a blockbuster night of boxing at Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland

Sport: Chelsea F.C Women vs Auckland FC Women

8 August 2026
Eden Park
Chelsea FC Women take on an Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI in a landmark international clash at Eden Park as part of the NZ International Football Festival

Fashion: New Zealand Fashion Week

17 – 22 August 2026
Shed 10
New Zealand Fashion Week returns to Auckland’s waterfront with six days of runway shows, designer events, and immersive experiences celebrating the creativity and future of fashion in Aotearoa

Music: Alex Warren

24 August 2026
Spark Arena
Alex Warren brings his Finding Family on the Road World Tour to New Zealand, delivering an arena‑scale pop show from one of the world’s biggest breakout stars, packed with chart‑topping hits and emotional live performances

Music: Conan Gray

26 September 2026
Spark Arena
Conan Gray brings his Wishbone World Tour to the stage, celebrating his chart‑topping fourth album with an arena‑filling live show following sold‑out performances around the world

Music: Jason Derulo

27 September 2026
Spark Arena
Jason Derulo brings his hit‑packed, high‑energy arena show to Auckland, showcasing chart‑topping anthems from one of the world’s biggest pop superstars

Music: Lily Allen

21 October 2026
Spark Arena
Lily Allen returns to New Zealand for her first shows in over seven years, performing her brand‑new album West End Girl live in full at Spark Arena

Music: Post Malone

21 October 2026
Go Media Stadium
Post Malone brings his BIG ASS World Tour to Australia and New Zealand with his signature genre-blending sound and high-energy production, joined by special guest Don Toliver

Music: Iron Maiden

7 November 2026
Spark Arena
Iron Maiden return to New Zealand with their Run For Your Lives World Tour, delivering a massive anniversary show packed with classic hits and spectacular production, joined by special guests Megadeth

Music: Robbie Williams

24 November 2026
Eden Park
Robbie Williams returns to Auckland, bringing his hit‑packed live show for a hugely anticipated night of pop spectacle

Music: Guns N’ Roses

17 December 2026
Eden Park
Guns N’ Roses return with a powerhouse live show, delivering legendary hits and marathon performances from one of the world’s most iconic and enduring rock bands