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It’s not everyday that all marine traffic in New Zealand’s largest city is called to a halt to allow you the privilege of saying, “I swam across the harbour”. The first event of the series and the largest ocean swim in the country, this race was first...

Art till Eight with a side serving of wine, strolling, mingling, culture, a warm summer evening, music and dancing. Kitchener & Lorne streets will keep their doors open till 8pm the first Thursday of each month. Celebrating the start of longer...

There will be exclusive in-store specials so come in and pick up your Christmas gifts early at great prices. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, spot prizes and receive a treat from Santa between 11am and 3pm. Avoid the madness, get all your Christmas...

The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under with special guest Jordin...

After wowing audiences and critics across the UK and Europe in what has been hailed as “her most flamboyant show yet…” (Manchester Evening News), Kylie has announced her first ever New Zealand concert dates! Kylie will play 2 shows at Auckland's...

A 3km fun run or walk around the Viaduct Harbour...dressed as Santa! All Santa’s get a goodie bag and the chance to win spot prizes! All funds raised are donated to Cure Kids. Entry Fee $25 including a Santa hat (or buy a whole santa suit for $10 extra)...

The Comedy Christmas Gala is your chance to catch a taste of some of the greatest comedians working Down Under. You might also get spotted having a laugh on national television, so dig out your Christmas best and get a group together for an end of year...

Fans of the piano man prepare yourselves! The Frontier Touring Company welcomes back Billy Joel to New Zealand this December. Billy will take to the stage in New Zealand for the first time in 10 years, play exclusively at Auckland’s Vector Arena.

Auckland’s iconic Chinese New Year Lantern Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2009. Organised by Asia New Zealand Foundation in partnership with Auckland City Council, the Lantern Festival draws some 150,000 people over three nights in Auckland’...

Every Festival and every city needs a Fringe and in 2009 Auckland is getting one! A heady mix of in your face drama, off the wall dance, street art, music, beat poetry, DJs and decadence is expected when the unconventional unleash their finest creative...

Small artworks side step a number of art historical traditions: the significance of physicality in Modernist movements and the Post Modern preoccupation with the spectacle via the proliferation of installation, video, and public art. In contrast these...

Hailed as ‘one of the best events ever staged in New Zealand’ last year’s Summadayze event at Vector Arena picked up ‘Best Festival/Event’ in the annual Nite:life Awards This summer it returns with a massive international line-up featuring: Eric Prydz...

Auckland City Council is delivering an exciting programme of events to celebrate Auckland Anniversary Weekend in partnership with Heart of the City. With the Auckland Seafood Festival, live performances and fireworks over four days, there will be plenty...

The International Buskers Festival returns in 2009 with the hottest busking acts from around the world setting Auckland's street corners and squares on fire. From the Viaduct to Aotea Square the streets will be transformed into a playground for some...

A new high profile and international event is coming to Auckland. The inaugural Louis Vuitton Pacific Series features sailing teams who have previously competed in the Louis Vuitton Cup attracting international media attention to the countries biggest...

New Zealands premier sporting awards ceremony honours and celebrates the achievements of our top athletes in 2008. This years event is at Aucklands Vector Arena, visit the website below for ticket information and table deals.

Art that depicts gardens are rich in symbolism and feature in almost all cultures – from highly stylised Islamic representations of the gardens of paradise to romantic settings for popular themes in Western art. The Enchanted Garden brings together works...

SKYCITY has joined forces with the most innovative motor racing brand in the world today, the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport, bringing you one of the most exclusive, luxury motor shows to ever come to New Zealand. The SKYCITY Super Car Show will showcase a...

The Frontier Touring Company are honoured to present the legendary Mr Leonard Cohen in his first NZ concert tour in almost a quarter of a century. Playing at Aucklands Vector Arena this "master of song" is gauranteed to entertain and is not to...

"Seen by millions of people around the world, Le Grand Cirque is a jaw-dropping visual feast of breathtaking acrobatics, spellbinding contortionists, soaring aerial performers and white-knuckle stunts. With an international company of over 35 world...

The Crusty Demons are bringing the craziest action sports show in the world to Auckland on 21 February, 2009 at the Vector Arena. The hugely successful Unleash Hell Tour presented by Rockstar Energy Drink will be making its way around New Zealand direct...

It’s been 8 years since their last performance in NZ at Big Day out 2000 and now it is with great pleasure that The Frontier Touring Company announce the return of Nine Inch Nails (NIN) for one show only in Auckland at Vector Arena on Tuesday 17th...

Fall Out Boy return in February 2009 hot on the heels of the release of their fifth album Folie à Deux (released December 13 through Universal Music). ‘I Don’t Care’ – the first taste of what’s to come from Folie à Deux – has reignited the Fall Out Boy...

Pacific Entertainment presents multi-Grammy awarded jazz, soul and R&B legend, Ms Roberta Flack and her band, for concerts in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in Feburary 2009. Don't miss the beautifully performed timeless signature tunes...

OUTRAGEOUS comedian BILLY CONNOLLY announces that he’s set to wreak havoc again in New Zealand! The rabald Scotsman with a penchant for lycra, trikes and nude bungy jumping is bringing his whacky comedy show back in February and March. Playing 3 shows...

Nothing but Dreams launched Tina Cross’ successful musical career when that catchy pop song won first-place at the 1979 Pacific Song Contest. The NZSO in collaboration with well known Music Director Carl Doy have invited Tina Cross and singers Grant...

Described by Rolling Stone as “one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock, Jeff Beck has helped shape blues rock, psychedelia, and heavy metal”, the magazine ranked Beck 14th in a poll of ‘100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time’. Touring with Jeff...

The Auckland International Boat Show will again be held in the heart of Auckland City in the magnificent Viaduct Harbour. This venue was developed to serve as the base for the 2000 and 2003 America's Cups and now provides an ideal sheltered haven...

Join over 100,000 others as they enjoy a night with the SKYCITY Starlight Symphony. A free event for all of the family with a guest performance by popular New Zealand artist Brooke Fraser. Don't miss one of the single largest gatherings to take...

Andrew McManus Presents announces the return to New Zealand of the wonderful David Byrne in February 2009 to perform his extraordinary new concert Songs Of David Byrne And Brian Eno. Byrne’s new album Everything That Happens Happens Today, set for...

Jackson Browne has defined a genre of song-writing and performing that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. This September, Jackson releases his 13th studio album Time The Conqueror and this month he embarks on a world tour which...

One of the worlds finest musicians returns to New Zealand, this time to play at Aucklands Vector Arena. Playing songs spanning from his 50 year career

One of the worlds biggest bands is finally heading to New Zealand again, playing 1 show at Aucklands Vector Arena Wednesday the 18th March. The show will be part of their “Viva La Vida” world tour, in support of their new album of the same name. Promoter...

Nashville’s finest will return to New Zealand in 2009 as Kings of Leon tour in support of their monster #1 album Only By The Night (out now through Sony). It’s been an impressive rise to the top for Kings of Leon. When Kings of Leon released their third...

Auckland gets its chance to wiggle with The Wiggles! Celebrating 18 years of entertaining children around the world the colourful foursome head to New Zealand stopping in at Aucklands Vector Arena for two shows this March. Playing songs from their recent...