• Event

    The Big Gay Out

    Sun, 10 Feb, 2013

    Coyle Park, Auckland

    The highlight of the Auckland Pride Festival for many, The Big Gay Out is a cracking day out for all.

  • Event

    Nitro Circus Live

    Sat, 2 Feb, 2013

    North Harbour Stadium, Albany

    If daredevil stunts are your thing, there's nothing like seeing them performed for real.

  • Event

    Babel

    Thu, 21 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar 2013

    The Civic, Auckland

    The Oliver award-winning show Babel explores the ideas of language and territory and the influence these concepts have on our lives.

  • Event

    The Factory

    Wed, 6 Mar - Mon, 11 Mar 2013

    Q Theatre - Rangatira, Auckland

    Hilarious and dynamic.

  • Event

    Leo

    Tue, 19 Mar - Sun, 24 Mar 2013

    Maidment Theatre, Albert Park

    Challenging the rules of gravity as well as genre, Leo delivers a perplexing and perspective-bending experience.

  • Event

    Hui

    Sat, 16 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar 2013

    Q Theatre - Rangatira, Auckland

    After 20 years, four estranged brothers are reunited by the death of their father. What ensues is a visceral, charged and stormy night as the brothers grieve, settle old disputes and struggle to articulate their brotherly love. Concrete Playground has a double pass to give away to Hui on Thursday March 21. Click find out more for details.

  • Event

    Glen Hansard and Lisa Hannigan

    Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

    Auckland Town Hall, Auckland

    If you're a fan of the 2007 movie Once starring Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, you'll know why I'm excited about this affable Irishman's inclusion in the festival.

  • News

    Ten Must See Shows At Auckland Arts Festival 2013

    We round up our ten must see shows for the upcoming Auckland Arts Festival.

  • Event

    The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart

    Wed, 13 Mar - Sun, 24 Mar 2013

    The Bluestone Room, Auckland

    The lock-in to end all lock-ins.

  • Event

    One Man, Two Guvnors

    Thu, 14 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar 2013

    Aotea Centre - Auckland, Auckland

    A genuinely funny and seriously slick production. If you only see one thing at the Auckland Arts Festival, make it this play.

  • Event

    Urban

    Wed, 13 Mar - Sun, 17 Mar 2013

    The Civic, Auckland

    I lost count of the number of times I felt myself holding my breath, Urban is pure exhilaration.

  • Event

    Auckland International Buskers Festival 2013

    Fri, 25 Jan - Mon, 28 Jan 2013

    Various Venues in Auckland, Auckland

    If you aren't going away this Anniversary Weekend the good news is you won't be short of some cracking entertainment.

  • Event

    Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice

    Sat, 19 Jan - Sat, 16 Feb 2013

    The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna

    You know that it just isn't summer without a bit of Shakespeare in the park.

  • Event

    Glenfield Night Market

    Sun, 24 Feb, 2013

    Westfield Shopping Centre, Glenfield, Auckland, Auckland

    This is foodie heaven and definitely a much more interesting way to end the weekend than vegging out on the couch.

  • Event

    The Imposter

    Thu, 10 Jan - Fri, 22 Feb 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    The elusive nature of truth is laid bare in Bart Layton's utterly gripping documentary The Imposter.

  • Event

    Seven Psychopaths

    Thu, 3 Jan - Wed, 20 Feb 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    The relentless black humour and occasional moments of genuine emotion left me smiling all the way home.

  • Event

    Samsara

    Thu, 28 Feb - Wed, 3 Apr 2013

    Various cinemas in Auckland, Auckland

    The term universal is often applied to films but it's unusual to find one which truly fits the bill. Samsara is one such rarity.

  • Event

    The Ballad of the South Pacific

    Wed, 28 Nov 2012 - Tue, 1 Jan 2013

    Gow Langsford Gallery, Auckland

    Expat abstract artist Max Gimblett, who is well known for his rich and inventive work, is back with The Ballad of the South Pacific.

  • Event

    Before I Die…

    Tue, 18 Dec - Sat, 22 Dec 2012

    St Patricks Square, Auckland

    Global art project Before I Die invites people to share their hopes and dreams in a public space.

  • Event

    Wynyard Quarter Advent Calendar

    Sat, 1 Dec - Tue, 25 Dec 2012

    Silo Park, North Wynyard, Auckland

    If you got a kick out of opening up little cardboard squares to reveal nativity scenes as a kid, then you're going to love this.

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