WHAT’S ON
Something for everyone
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
Choose What You Pay 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 Senior, $30 Student (+ booking fee)
Three sessions: 19 June, 20 June, 21 June
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!
Pacific Dance with Tauveve Andy Tilo-Faiaoga
𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣: 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝘃𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗹𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗼𝗴𝗮Experience the energy of Pacific dance in this free workshop led by Andy Tilo-Faiaoga—an accomplished performer with over 15 years across dance, theatre, acting, and visual arts. Andy’s credits include major productions like 1918, Purple Onion, and Shel We, featured at Measina, Pacific Dance, and Kia Mau Festivals.
Click the workshop title above to register. Spaces are limited!
John Chen Piano
$45 Adult, $5 Community Services Card Holders, Free for under 18s ( + 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.
Matariki Celebration of Kapa Haka, Music & Dance
Choose What You Pay from $5 to $100 (+ booking fee) Join us for a Matariki Celebration of Kapa Haka, Music & Dance, a vibrant showcase of culture, talent, and community.
This special event will be hosted by the Ngati Rehia Community Kapa Haka Group, who will present their finale from the 8-week Kapa Haka programme led by Rawi Pere, Crystal Harden, Sophia Thomas, Denny Harden, and Daniel Kaiawe. Experience the dynamic essence of kapa haka, encompassing haka, poi, choral pieces, action songs, and entry waiata, as participants take the stage before their friends and whanau.
Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats 2025
Adult $25, Student $15 (+ booking fee), Children (5 and under) Free
The Far North Regional Final of Smokefree Rockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats, New Zealand's nationwide, live, original music, youth event giving young musicians the opportunity to perform live in a professional setting, in venues from Northland to Southland.
Smokefree Rockquest 2025, powered by Rockshop, aims to motivate young musicians to strive for success, to realise the opportunities available in music careers, and to encourage their peers to support original New Zealand Music.
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.
Matariki Glow Show
Adult $20, Child $15 (+ booking fee )
Two sessions: 10am to 10:40pm and 11:30am to 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) R16
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!
Lunchtime Concert: Thelonious Punk
Choose What You Pay from $8
Part of our lunchtime concert series, Thelonious Punk brings a dynamic mix of original jazz and modern classics to the stage. Formed in 2009, this Northland-based group features core members Bevan O’Brien, Andy Kingston, and John Bell, and is known for its vibrant style and support of emerging local talent.
With support from Oakridge Villas.
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
Earlybird $49.90, Adult (14 years and older) $59.90, Child (2 to 13) $49.50 (+ 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.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Junior
Adult $32, Student $22, Child $12, Babies FreeKerikeri Theatre Company proudly presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. — a one-hour musical adventure for the whole family!
Join our talented cast of young performers as they bring this beloved Disney classic to life on the Turner Centre’s main stage.
From Part of Your World, to Poor Unfortunate Souls, and the ever-iconic Under the Sea, this high-quality youth production is filled with memorable songs, dazzling costumes, and heartwarming storytelling.
Follow Ariel as she follows her dreams, challenges expectations, and discovers the true meaning of courage, love, and finding her place in the world.
Te Tangi a Te Tūī
Choose What you Pay 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.
Kevin Bloody Wilson Aussie Icon Tour
Adult $66.50 (+ booking fee ) * R18
The much-loved and outrageously funny comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson is coming back to NZ in August & September with his new “Aussie Icon Tour”, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness for his Kiwi fans supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.
QUEEN: IT’S A KINDA MAGIC SHOW
Earlybird $61, Child $42, Adult $71, Seniors $64.10 (+booking fee)
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes, this is the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE!
Tangihanga
General Admission $20 (+ booking fee)
“Tangihanga," performed by Kristyl Neho, is a 75-minute drama comedy centred around Jess, a loving daughter, whose father Karanipa passes away, leading his whanau and friends to travel near and far to gather at the Marae to mourn his loss. Neho masterfully embodies over 30 characters. As the tangi progresses, tensions rise, family dynamics unravel, and secrets are exposed, all while Jess and the whanau grapple with their grief and differences. Join us on an emotional rollercoaster as we explore the intricacies of whanau relationships, identity, cultural traditions, and the importance of family and community in times of grief and loss.
TINA The Ultimate Tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Adult $71, Seniors $64, Child $42 (+booking fee )
Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner, brimming with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence of South African Caroline Borole (as seen on South African Idols) live on stage, complete with her international band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this SIMPLY THE BEST tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.
Get the electrifying concert experience of Tina Turner, brimming with iconic hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s. Featuring the powerful, raspy vocals, high-intensity dancing and thrilling stage presence of South African Caroline Borole (as seen on South African Idols) live on stage, complete with her international band, brass section, backing vocalists and dancers to make this SIMPLY THE BEST tribute to the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner.
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