The Egyssey
20 - 31 October
Black Grace Fale, 4 Ophir Street, Auckland Central
Which came first, chicken or egg? Black Grace presents the fourth season of Company B – The Eggyssey. Emerging dancers join Black Grace members on a journey into eggistentialism. Ideas are laid, some eggs crack and others hatch. Cross the road this October and discover what’s waiting on the other side.
Cabaret
2 September - 25 October
ASB Waterfront Theatre
One of the most iconic musicals of all time, with eight Tony Awards, Cabaret is spectacularly remade for the ASB Waterfront Theatre stage with a dazzling cast of New Zealand’s finest musical theatre performers.
Tempo Dance Festival
13 - 18 October
Venues across Tāmaki Makuarau
Celebrating 25 years, Tempo Dance Festival | Te Rerenga o Tere is Aotearoa New Zealand's gathering ground for the fearless, the rebellious, the boundary-breaking — bringing the best dance and body-oriented ideas from across the country and beyond to Tāmaki Makaurau. Tickets on sale now.
TEST FEST
7-10 October, 6.30pm & 8.15pm
Basement Theatre
TEST FEST is a new festival from Basement Theatre. Across four nights audiences will experience a fast-paced lineup of new, unfinished, and unashamedly experimental performance, from Tāmaki’s most exciting artists. Each session promises risk, reward, and the dream of something new – even better, all tickets are FREE!
Show Me Shorts
7- 31 October
Venues Nationwide
Discover the best short films from Aotearoa and around the world at Show Me Shorts. From bold comedy and gripping drama to animation, documentaries and family favourites, there is something for everyone. Catch 65 exceptional films across 45 venues nationwide from 7 to 31 October.
Motuhake
Thu 8 - Sat 10 October
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
When a young boy discovers some marionettes in his grandfather’s attic, the dusty puppets suddenly spring to life! Join us for the return of Jandel J and the Funky Friends (The Perfect Gift, Baggage) as they create an action-packed and uplifting show for tamariki and whānau. Tickets from $15*
Betsy Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood
Thu 8 - Sat 10 October
Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre
Discover the best short films from Aotearoa and around the world at Show Me Shorts. From bold comedy and gripping drama to animation, documentaries and family favourites, there is something for everyone. Catch 65 exceptional films across 45 venues nationwide from 7 to 31 October.
The Choir of Man
March 2027
The Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
Announcing our first show for the 2027 Festival Season - The Choir of Man.
Queen. Adele. Guns N’ Roses. Sia. Paul Simon. Katy Perry. Avicii. Luther Vandross. Not your average pub playlist.
The Choir of Man brings huge harmonies, foot-stomping singalongs and chart-toppers to the stage, performed by nine powerhouse singers who also happen to be tap dancers, slam poets and multi-instrumentalists.
The Choir of Man makes its Aotearoa debut at Auckland Arts Festival this March.
