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Auckland Opera Studio Presents A Night Of Passion, Drama And Big Voices At Auckland Town Hall

Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 11:59 am | Elephant Publicity

Founded in 2002 by Frances Wilson and Stephen Fitzgerald, Auckland Opera Studio was created to give New Zealand singers a place to grow and perform at the highest level in their own country. More >>

From Inside Gaza To Alec Baldwin's Trial — Doc Edge 2026 Reveals First Films

Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 10:48 am | Elephant Publicity

The festival runs in Auckland from 24 June to 12 July and Wellington from 15 to 26 July, with screenings alongside an immersive exhibition programme. More >>

Suzy Cato Brings Big Laughs For Little Kiwis To Comedy Fest

Monday, 13 April 2026, 9:21 am | Elephant Publicity

A true national treasure, Suzy Cato has entertained generations of Kiwis as a television and radio host and author. More >>

Dog Man: The Musical Bounds Into Auckland For The July School Holidays

Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 10:22 am | Elephant Publicity

Running for 65-minutes, Dog Man: The Musical is suitable for children aged 6+ and family audiences seeking indoor entertainment during the July school holidays. More >>

Wānaka Wraps A Weekend Of Aspiring Conversations

Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 3:42 pm | Elephant Publicity

Opening the weekend was a theatrical reading of The Burning House, offering a compelling introduction to the programme and a glimpse of a full production to come. More >>

Inside The House Of Windsor: The Royal Nanny’s Scandal On Stage

Monday, 23 March 2026, 4:06 pm | Elephant Publicity

Melanie Tait’s acclaimed play The Queen’s Nanny makes its New Zealand premiere from 14 – 24 May at The PumpHouse Theatre in Takapuna, presented by Tadpole Productions. More >>

Bring Your Shed Treasures To Aspiring Conversations

Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:34 pm | Elephant Publicity

As part of the session, festival organisers are inviting audiences to bring along their own rural relics to be included in a display in the Armstrong Room at the Lake Wānaka Centre across the festival weekend. More >>

Weaving Connections Through Music: Celebrating Music Therapy Week 2026 Across Aotearoa

Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 3:12 pm | Elephant Publicity

Music therapy helps strengthen mental health and wellbeing, speech and communication, physical movement and coordination, confidence, attention and cognitive functioning. More >>

Jake Lambert New Zealand Tour 2026

Monday, 16 March 2026, 4:06 pm | Elephant Publicity

Jake has just launched his YouTube podcast series Sip Happens where he sits down with a guest to find out what isn’t their cup of tea. More >>

Theatre With No Filter: A Fierce Exploration Of Girlhood, Desire And Consent

Monday, 16 March 2026, 3:06 pm | Elephant Publicity

The searing and award-winning debut play by British writer Julia Grogan makes its New Zealand premiere with Silo Theatre from 14 – 30 May at Silo Hall, 3 East Street in Auckland. More >>

International And Local Comedy Legends Added To Best Foods Comedy Gala Lineup

Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 9:35 am | Elephant Publicity

Outrageously funny local duo Fuq Boiz (Ryan Richards and Hamish Parkinson) make a triumphant return to the stage for the first time since 2019, treating Auckland and Wellington Gala audiences to their absurdist and madcap comic stylings. More >>

Ruth Paul’s A Monster Ate My Story Leaps From The Page To The Stage

Thursday, 12 February 2026, 9:33 am | Elephant Publicity

The cast features Ruth Paul alongside Tadhg Mackay and Toi Whakaari graduate Te KuraHuia Henare-Stewart, who together bring a host of familiar characters to life through storytelling, movement and song. More >>

2026 Best Foods Comedy Gala Adds More Big Names

Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 9:57 am | Elephant Publicity

South America's own Ivan Aristeguieta has become one of Australia's biggest comedy stars, and now he's finally heading back to NZ! More >>

Bach Musica NZ Unveils 2026 Guest Conductors And Programme

Friday, 6 February 2026, 12:24 pm | Elephant Publicity

For the first performance of 2026 on Sunday 19 April at the Auckland Town Hall, Bach Musica NZ welcomes guest conductor Jono Palmer to open the season with a programme that bridges eras and traditions. More >>

Comedian Jerome Chandrahasen Heads To Nelson And Dunedin

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 1:04 pm | Elephant Publicity

As seen on Wellington Paranormal and the Best Foods Comedy Gala, Jerome is a regular fixture at the NZ Comedy Fest and NZ Fringe, and even performed at the first Nelson Fringe Festival 2015. More >>

The Karangahape Way Returns For Laneway Eve

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 1:01 pm | Elephant Publicity

This year’s line up mixes street level music, creative workshops and social events, offering plenty of ways to ease into the evening before heading deeper into the night. More >>

Adam McGrath Announced For Feel The Fear At Aspiring Conversations 2026

Monday, 2 February 2026, 9:22 am | Elephant Publicity

Feel the Fear takes place on Sunday 29 March at Lake Wānaka Centre and explores how fear shapes decision making, creativity and resilience. More >>

Silo Theatre Ignites Its 2026 Season With Arthur Miller's A View From The Bridge

Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 3:02 pm | Elephant Publicity

Arguably the greatest play of the 20th century, Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridgereturns to Tāmaki Makaurau after fifteen years – this searing modern tragedy storms Q Theatre from 9 April – 3 May. More >>

Worm Your Way Into The Theatre

Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9:39 am | Elephant Publicity

Taking audiences on a journey into the world of The Worm is a talented cast that includes new cast members Alison Quigan QSM as the Snail, Brett O'Gorman as the Cockroach, Puka Moeau as the Young Worm, and Shauntelle Jones as the Rat. More >>

Aspiring Conversations 2026 Announces A Thought-Provoking Programme For Wānaka

Monday, 26 January 2026, 11:18 am | Elephant Publicity

Aspiring Conversations is about making time to listen and reflect. It brings people together to engage with ideas that are often rushed or polarised, and to hear directly from those shaping the conversations of our time. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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