Tempo Dance Festival
13 - 18 Oct
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.
Cabaret
2 Sept - 25 Oct
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.
We The Young
Fri 25 Sept - Sun 11 Oct
Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall & Aotea Square
Auckland Live's We The Young is here these September School Holidays, a festival of arts, imagination and adventures created especially for children. Explore, create, sing, play and discover across two action-packed weeks, with 25+ shows, events and experiences, more than half completely FREE. From toddlers to tweens, there’s something for every curious, creative and adventurous young person.
The Pearl Fishers
23, 25 & 27 Sept
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
A passionate tale of love and betrayal. The Pearl Fishers returns in a bold new production that recreates this timeless story for today. Set at an exclusive resort hosting the enigmatic jewellery house, Pêcheur & Perle, this striking new staging unfolds in a world where image, influence and ambition shape every decision.
Kōanga Festival
10 - 20 Sept
Te Pou Theatre
Te Pou Theatre’s annual Kōanga Festival is back! A bright burst of energy and life filled with storytelling, creativity and connection. Kōanga brings together bold new voices alongside acclaimed artists. This year spotlights the beauty and audacity of creative natives and tangata moana, with unforgettable one-off experiences across theatre, music, comedy, spoken word and more.
National Secondary School Art Awards 2026
10 Sept - 18 Oct
The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead
Now in its 14th consecutive year and open to Year 11, 12, and 13 art students nationwide, The Arts House Trust's National Secondary School Art Awards celebrate the imagination, skill, and creativity of Aotearoa New Zealand’s young artists.
