Category: Events
Creative Director Joel Baxendale and Theatre Designer Lucas Neal discuss making art on a budget, how sound and lighting can make the absurd feel possible, and why a new wave of theatre audiences are seeking interactive experiences. There’s something deliciously revealing about Werewolf — the latest immersive work from Binge Culture Collective — being described […]
25,000+ turned out for Auckland’s 2026 Rainbow Parade, filling Ponsonby Rd in a vibrant show of colour and solidarity, making the Parade the largest event in the Auckland Pride calendar once again! Spectators arrived early, lining the barricades well before the 7.30pm start. Restaurant forecourts and business frontages along the central strip were packed, as […]
The wait is finally over. After 15 years away, The Rocky Horror Show is back in New Zealand, opening this week with a sensational West End cast direct from the UK. The classic musical lands in Auckland first, taking over The Civic from 26 February to 8 March, before heading to Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal […]
Pride & Play: Board Gayming… In Style is set to return in 2026, bringing an elevated evening of tabletop fun to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau. Hosted by Gamersphere NZ, the event takes place on Monday, 23 February 2026, from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Bar Albert, located on the 38th floor of Voco […]
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is set to light up the city from 5–22 March, turning Tāmaki Makaurau into a vibrant hub of creativity, storytelling, and artistic connection. With 18 jam-packed days of world-class performances and cultural moments, this year’s Festival promises something for every kind of art lover. Here are nine […]
The Auckland Rainbow Parade returns to Ponsonby Road on Saturday 21 February with an electric, joyful and unapologetic atmosphere. Our guide will help you get the best out of your day and partying into the night. WHAT TO EXPECT If you’ve never been to the Auckland Rainbow Parade before, here’s the moment that gets everyone […]
Smiles, sass, solidarity — and so many bears. YOUR EX was there to capture the full rainbow of community joy as Auckland’s own Matt McVeigh was crowned Mr Bear New Zealand 2026 in a night that was equal parts heart and hilarity. From the moment the lights hit the stage to the roars of support […]
Bear New Zealand Week 2026 kicked off in style with the Bear Week Meet & Greet, a relaxed and inclusive social event that set the tone for a weekend full of connection, community and celebration. Held on Wednesday 4 February in the courtyard of the Abstract Hotel in central Auckland, the Meet & Greet offered a welcoming space for […]