Must-see entertainment in Auckland

  • Whoa! Studios

    Auckland

    Exciting and educational kids' shows are performed at this innovative theatre in Henderson – expect extreme fun and irreverence – and the whole shebang…

  • Neck of the Woods

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    New Zealand's best indie bands, emerging overseas acts, drum-and-bass DJs and the occasional burlesque show all feature at this versatile upstairs venue…

  • ASB Waterfront Theatre

    Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter

    The ASB Waterfront Theatre is used by the Auckland Theatre Company and also for occasional one-off shows and concerts. A good selection of bars and…

  • Whammy Bar

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    Small, but a stalwart on the live indie-music scene nonetheless.

  • Mt Smart Stadium

    Auckland

    Home ground for the Warriors rugby league team (www.warriors.kiwi), Auckland Football Federation (www.aucklandfootball.org.nz) and Athletics Auckland (www…

  • North Shore Events Centre

    Auckland

    One of the two home courts of the NZ Breakers basketball team (www.nzbreakers.co.nz) and an occasional concert venue. The other home court is at Spark…

  • Rialto

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Mainly art-house and international films, plus better mainstream fare and regular specialist film festivals.

  • ASB Tennis Centre

    Parnell & Newmarket

    In January the women’s and men's ASB Classic is held here.

  • Ticketmaster

    Auckland

    Ticketing agency, with outlets at Spark Arena and the Aotea Centre.

  • Ticketek

    Auckland

    Ticketing agency, with an outlet at SkyCity Theatre.

  • iTicket

    Auckland

    Ticketing agency that handles much of the smaller gig and dance party ticketing.