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Community Kapa Haka Programme
Recommended price $140, Choose What you Pay from $10 (+ booking fee)
Step into the world of kapa haka with the Turner Centre's 8-week program led by Ngāti Rēhia's Rawi Pere, Crystal Harden, Denny Harden, and Daniel Kaiawe. Immerse yourself in this cultural journey exploring Poi, Haka, Choral, Action Songs, and Entry Waiata, culminating in a performance on June 25th during Matariki week where you will take the stage on front of friends and whānau. Limited to 50 spaces, participants must commit to all 10 sessions, including the final performance. Join us to strengthen community bonds and promote inclusivity through the transformative power of kapa haka.
Heath Franklin’s Chopper – The Last Hard Bastard on Earth
Adult $45.50, Concession $42.50 (+ booking fee)
R16: Some strong coarse language
The year is 2030. Humanity is all but wiped out, and there is only one man who can save us from the Softcockalypse. Strap in, Chopper is back! Stand up comedy show.
Community Yoga May: Sound Journey
Free Entry
Join us for the May edition of Community Yoga, our free monthly session open to everyone!
While Meg Bell from NUMI Yoga Studio is away this month, we’re thrilled to welcome Hana May, who will be leading a special meditative sound journey. This unique experience offers a deeply restorative approach to yoga—perfect for grounding, reflection, and inner calm. If you’ve never experienced a sound journey before, this is a beautiful opportunity to explore something new.
Ans Westra – Exhibition Opening
Free entry
Ans Westra: Kerikeri 2025 showcases the iconic photographer’s work for the first time in Kerikeri. Presented with {Suite}, the exhibition features 25 images from Te Tai Tokerau, alongside other well-known works.
Born in the Netherlands and based in Aotearoa from 1957, Ans Westra’s candid images of New Zealand life and te ao Māori are a lasting legacy. This exhibition highlights her unique ability to capture moments of everyday life, with prints available for sale and access to her ongoing digital archive.
Springbank School Presents: Dream On
Adult $25, Under 18 and Senior $18 (+ booking fee) Two dates: 6th and 7th of May
What happens when love, mischief, magic, and the modern world collide?
In this reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, four young lovers get caught in a whirlwind of fairy tricks, mistaken identities, and magical chaos. Meanwhile, a bumbling theatre troupe stumbles into their own hilarious entanglements, all under the mischievous eyes of Puck and the feuding fairy royalty.
Dream On by Micky Delahunty is a fast-paced, colourful celebration of love, dreams, and the unexpected magic around us. Presented by Springbank School, this fun and heartfelt production showcases the incredible talent of the students—you won’t want to miss it!
THE MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW
Earlybird $61, Child $42, Adult $71, Seniors $64 (+booking fee)
Showtime proudly presents a spectacular tribute to the King of Pop in this full-scale stage production. Experience the magic of Michael Jackson’s iconic hits brought to life by the incredible Garth Field, whose electrifying performance captures the essence of the legendary entertainer. Featuring a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes, cutting-edge sound, stunning lighting, and dazzling effects, this is a mind-blowing concert experience you won’t want to miss!
Lunchtime Concerts: Musicals on the Menu
Recommended price $20, Choose What you Pay from $5 (+ booking fee)With Support from Oakridge Villas
Shaan Kloet presents Musicals on the Menu, a musical theatre concert featuring iconic Broadway hits and hidden gems. A graduate of the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art, Shaan has had a dynamic career, including playing Mary Poppins in Amici’s 2020 production and starring as Elphaba in Wicked. Highlights of her career include performing in CATS and Pirates of Penzance. Now the Operations Director at People Potential, Shaan balances her career with motherhood. Her concert promises an unforgettable lunchtime experience, celebrating the music that defines musical theatre. This performance is made possible with the support of Oakridge Villas.
HAUS of YOLO
Adult $45, Seniors $39 (+booking fee)
A high-energy, circus-theatre experience by The Dust Palace, this show blends stunning acrobatics, live sewing, and party tunes. Watch as the head designer of HAUS of YOLO creates the ‘Kerikeri’ collection live on stage, fusing fast fashion with thrilling circus routines. With a mix of comedy, daring stunts, and live fashion creation, this fun and cheeky show brings high stakes and high voltage to the stage for an unforgettable night of entertainment.
The Bay of Islands Singers present: Gloria!
General Admission, Adult $40, Student $15 (under 18 or with student ID) $0 2 years and younger, $5
community service card holders ( + booking fee )
GLORIA! A classical choral concert presented by the Bay of Islands Singers under the baton of John Jackets. The choir is joined by a stunning quartet of young soloists: Tania Priebs (Kerikeri), Claudia Evans (Whangarei), Scott Bezett (Hamilton), and Jarvis Dams (Auckland). The choir and audience will also enjoy the fine playing of our visiting orchestra, with Michael Bell on the organ.
It is rare to hear full-length choral works in concert these days, but the BOI Singers strive to bring such wonderful music from this repertoire to audiences in the Far North. This concert presents a varied programme of music from the baroque, romantic, and contemporary eras.
The NZSO presents: Masterworks
Adult $45, Concession (GC, CSC, F4FC) $42, Child (under 18) $17 (+ booking fee )
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra returns with Masterworks, a stunning evening of orchestral brilliance conducted by James Judd, Music Director Emeritus of the NZSO. The programme features Haydn’s Symphony No. 100 Military, Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 Pastoral — a beloved celebration of nature and harmony.
The concert also includes the Aotearoa premiere of Briar Prastiti’s The Garden, a vibrant new work commissioned through the NZSO/SOUNZ Tarling Trust.
From the elegance of the classical era to the emotion of contemporary voices, Masterworks showcases the full power and beauty of live orchestral music.
Ngā Reta
Pay What You Choose from $10 (+booking fee)
This show is spoken completely in Te Reō Māori
Performed entirely in te reo Māori, Ngā Reta is a powerful solo show about identity, whakapapa, and the pull of home. Urban Māori Mia wants nothing to do with her culture – until a box of letters arrives from Nan, revealing her mum’s journey through womanhood and shaking everything she thought she knew.
Twelve characters. One actor. Written and performed by award-winning Te Huamanuka Luiten-Apirana, Ngā Reta has toured the motu and returns this Matariki to the Turner Centre.
Flock!
$40 Adult, $35 seniors, $30 students (+ booking fee)
Two sessions. 20/06/2025 starting at 7pm and ending at 9:30 pm
21/06/2025 starting at 7pm and ending at 9:30pm
World Premiere Alert! When aliens take over a New Zealand research farm, to develop glowing sheep as food for an invading army, a hero ram must survive the ups and downs of rural farm life, save his hot love interest and band together a rag tag bunch of farm animals to defeat the extraterrestrial threat!
John Chen Piano
General Admission ,$45 Adult, $5 Community Services Card Holders, $0 under 18 Years ( + booking fee )
Aroha Music Society in partnership with Chamber Music NZ presents this all-French programme, featuring a range of masterpieces from the Romantic and Post-Romantic periods.
Poulenc’s delightful Novelettes are followed by four original transcriptions of Duparc’s haunting songs. Two cornerstones of the Romantic piano literature follow: Franck’s passionate and profound Prelude, Chorale and Fugue and Fauré’s melancholic Theme and Variations. The programme concludes with Saint-Saëns’ 6 Etudes, full of Gallic charm and flair.
New Zealand pianist John Chen launched his career by winning the 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition, where he also won prizes for his interpretations of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chamber music and Concerto. Since then, he has performed across Europe, Asia, North America, Africa, and extensively in Australia and New Zealand.
Brew of Islands
$40 Adult, $35 Group 6+ ( + booking fee)
Get ready for a craft beer adventure like no other in the stunning Bay of Islands! 🌊🍺
Brew of Islands brings together the best local and national breweries, mouth-watering food vendors, and epic live entertainment for a festival packed with flavour and fun. Whether you’re a craft beer connoisseur or just keen for a great time, expect exclusive brews, delicious eats, and an electric atmosphere—with new surprises around every corner!
Featuring Breweries: Garage Project - Urbanaut - Phat House - Parrotdog - Kanui - McLeods - 8 Wired - Double Vision.
1 Day. 2 Sessions. Don't end up thirsty - get your tickets early. Brews. Beats. Feast. Repeat.
Mātariki Glow Show
General Admission, Adult & Senior $20, Child $15. (+ booking fee )
This show has two sessions: 10am till 10:40pm 11:30am till 12:10pm
The magical Matariki Glow Show will tour New Zealand from May 2025, through the school terms and holidays!
The Glow Show is an extraordinary experience that educates as it entertains, delivering an utterly original event for all the family. This year, the Glow Show tells the story of te kahui whetu o Matariki (the star cluster/whanau of Matariki) as they gather to light up the skies for te tau hou Maori (Maori New Year). But where is the smallest star, Waipuna-a-rangi? Could the little one be lost in the moana? The Glow Show brings the beautiful Matariki myths to life with its unique puppets, intriguing tamariki wherever it goes.
Chris Parker
General Admission $39.90, R16 (+booking fee)
Join award-winning comedian Chris Parker for an hour of feverishly paced, hilariously expressive comedy as he tackles a lifetime of "drama queen" allegations head-on. Fresh off hosting the NZ Comedy Festival Galas and starring on Thank God You’re Here, Chris brings his signature mix of stand-up, variety, and unapologetic storytelling to the stage. With rave reviews like "sore sides from laughing" (NZ Herald ★★★★★), this is your chance to experience the comedic brilliance that’s left audiences across Australia and New Zealand in stitches. Don’t miss out—prepare to laugh until you cry!
Delanely Davidson Anniversary Tour Kerikeri
General Admission $45 ( + plus booking fee )
With multiple album Anniversaries this year, Delaney Davidson takes to the road in July to celebrate his extensive and star-studded catalogue with special band the Anniversaries - Heather Webb - Guitar, Alex Freer - Drums, Mark Hughes - Bass.
Illusionist Anthony Street
Early bird $49.90, Adult (14 years and older) $59.90, Child (2 to 13) $49.50, Babies $0 (+ booking fee) Step into a world of wonder with Illusionist Anthony Street, in a thrilling magic show crafted to captivate audiences of all ages!
Anthony, renowned as the creator and star of the world-famous Celtic Illusion, brings his unique blend of breathtaking illusions, mind-bending magic, and boundless charisma to the stage. Prepare to be amazed as he conjures impossible feats before your eyes, blending traditional magic with modern spectacle, creating an experience that’s both heart-pounding and heartwarming. From larger-than-life illusions to mind tricks that will leave you questioning reality,
Anthony’s show is packed with surprises and interactive moments. Watch as the audience becomes part of the magic, as you gasp in disbelief, and everyone shares in the laughter, suspense, and pure joy that Anthony brings to every performance.
Don’t miss the chance to see this truly wonderful spectacle this July and August across New Zealand!
Te Tangi a Te Tūi
Pay What You Choose from $10 to $100 (+ booking fee)
Two sessions: 22 August at 7PM and 23rd August at 1PM
Te Tangi a Te Tūī is a powerful Te Reo Māori cirque theatre experience about adaptation, authenticity, and the bond between Māori and the natural world. Created by Te Pou Theatre and The Dust Palace, this evocative work explores love, loss, and the echoes of a whenua forever changed by colonisation. Performed entirely in Te Reo Māori, it calls us back to the ngāhere—guided by the song of the Tūī.
Supported by the Bay of Islands–Whangaroa Community Board.
Best of the Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever Show
Adult $79, Concession $69 (+booking fee)
Celebrate the legacy of the Bee Gees with The Best of the Bee Gees Show, a tribute praised by Lesley Evans (Gibb) as “absolutely brilliant” and endorsed by original Bee Gees lead guitarist Vince Melouney. Featuring iconic hits like Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, and More Than a Woman, the show brings the magic of the Bee Gees’ harmonies to life. With a high-energy second act honoring Saturday Night Fever and special guests Debora McLane and Roslyn Loxton, it’s a night of disco fever and timeless classics.
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