Category: Events
Henrique Beirao, aka Rhubarb Rouge, is changing both the New Zealand drag scene and his hometown of Palmerston North. In October, Henrique will produce and perform in Aotearoa’s first three-day drag festival, Palmy Drag Fest, an ambitious event he is producing independently. Express caught up with the drag entrepreneur to discover his inspiration and long-term […]
One of Auckland’s favourite night-time playgrounds, The Civic, heats up this winter as Auckland Live Cabaret Experience presents the ultimate blend of finesse and glamour, with two exhilarating cabarets taking over the Civic Theatre main stage this June. From Thursday, 22 June, to Saturday, 1 July, The Civic will again honour its rich cabaret history, […]
The Rainbow Games Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 2024, a groundbreaking multisport event promoting inclusivity and diversity, is set to take place from April 5th to April 11th, 2024 – and registrations are now open! Embodying the values of Turangawaewae (place and belonging), Manamotuhake (self-determination), Hauroa (enhancing wellness), and Manaakitanga (a supported approach), the Rainbow Games 2024 […]
Caluzzi Bar & Cabaret, renowned for its vibrant drag performances, is teaming up with the New Zealand Falcons Rugby Football Club to host an unforgettable night of Drag Trivia and promises to be a blend of brains, glitter, and fab, offering participants a chance to showcase their knowledge while supporting a great cause. GET YOUR […]
Produced, written, directed, and performed by force-of-nature movement alchemist Hannah Tasker-Poland, with the live musical wizardry of internationally renowned composer and musician Lucien Johnson, The Most Naked is steeped in mesmerising dance artistry, subversive theatre, spectacular live music, and political eroticism. Hannah is a highly regarded dance artist, choreographer, stage and screen actor, avant-garde burlesque/fetish artist, SPFX […]
Global superstars The Chicks are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand in October 2023. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW Presented by Chugg Entertainment and Frontier Touring, the captivating trio will be touring down under for the first time since 2017, accompanied by special guest Elle King; the Chicks are set […]
Celebrating its fourth year, Elemental Nights promises an exceptional concert series in Auckland featuring a star-studded lineup of international acts and beloved local artists. Among the headliners are the UK rock band IDLES, Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Loyle Carner, Swedish pop sensation Tove Lo, and New Zealand’s own Bic Runga, presenting the 20th anniversary of her […]
Tyran Parke is a director, singer, and producer who is the head of the Victorian College of The Arts’ Musical Theatre Program. He is a huge fan of legendary, gay musical composer Stephen Sondheim, and on Thursday, 22 June will join the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) for A Night of Sondheim, celebrating his classic songs. […]