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Ngā Huhua: Abundance
18 Nov 2025  to 05 Jul 2026
Art Exhibition

Ngā Huhua: Abundance

Dive into a deep blue world teeming with life in Ngā Huhua: Abundance, an immersive exhibition celebrating the lifeforce of Te Moana-nui-a-Toi, the outer Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, just beyond Auckland’s shores. Meet the surprising and spectacular creatures that call this place home, from tohorā (whales) to honu (turtle

Venue:  New Zealand Maritime Museum
Region:  Auckland  / 
Portage Ceramic Awards 2025
01 Dec 2025  to 08 Feb 2026
Art Exhibition

Portage Ceramic Awards 2025

The Portage Ceramic Awards is an annual celebration of contemporary ceramics in Aotearoa.

Venue:  Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery
Region:  Auckland  / 
New Collectors
12 Dec 2025  to 20 Dec 2025
Art Cultural Exhibition

New Collectors

New Collectors brings together seven artists whose practices highlight the breadth and vitality of contemporary art today. All works are priced under $2,000, inviting both new and seasoned audiences to engage directly with original, collectible art.

Venue:  Bergman Gallery | Auckland
Region:  Auckland  /  National  /  Online  / 
Auckland Philharmonia | Tunes 4 Tamariki: Christmas with Suzy
21 Dec 2025  to 21 Dec 2025
Music

Auckland Philharmonia | Tunes 4 Tamariki: Christmas with Suzy

Join Suzy Cato and Auckland's orchestra for this Christmas extravaganza!

Venue:  Auckland Town Hall
Region:  Auckland  / 
PUBLIC TALK: Travel Sketching with Tony McNeight
23 Jan 2026  to 23 Jan 2026
Art Public Program

PUBLIC TALK: Travel Sketching with Tony McNeight

Having exhibited locally and internationally his talk includes stories and examples of his sketching, plus an opportunity to see him ‘in action’.

Venue:  Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Region:  Manawatū / Whanganui  / 
Create Your Own Ceramic Flowers with Alison Lowe
24 Jan 2026  to 24 Jan 2026
Art Workshops

Create Your Own Ceramic Flowers with Alison Lowe

Join Alison to capture floral beauty in a ceramic piece

Venue:  The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum
Region:  Waikato  / 
Free Sarjeant Gallery Tour
30 Jan 2026  to 30 Jan 2026
Art Cultural Exhibition Public Program

Free Sarjeant Gallery Tour

Tour of the Sarjeant Gallery and its exhibitions

Venue:  Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
Region:  Manawatū / Whanganui  / 
Stained Glass Painting & Fusing with Jan Simpson
20 Feb 2026  to 20 Feb 2026
Workshops

Stained Glass Painting & Fusing with Jan Simpson

Join us for a four day stained glass workshop with visiting UK glass artist Jan Simpson and discover the art of painting and fusing in stained glass.

Venue:  Amokura Glass Rotorua
Region:  Bay of Plenty  / 
Artist Talk: Mickey Smith on Morphologies
06 Mar 2026  to 06 Mar 2026
Art Exhibition Seminar

Artist Talk: Mickey Smith on Morphologies

A behind-the-scenes conversation with Mickey Smith on documenting the evolving life of books and libraries.

Venue:  The Arts House Trust at Pah Homestead
Region:  Auckland  / 
30 Jul 2025  to 30 Dec 2025
Art Exhibition

Call For Entries — New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards 2026

Entries for the New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards 2026 are open! Enter now at wsa.org.nz. Entries close December 10, 2025.

Venue:  Enter online at wsa.org.nz. Exhibition to be held at Artspost Gallery.
Region:  Waikato  / 
01 Sep 2025  to 01 Oct 2026
Art

Australasia’s Largest Lightwall, The Lightship, Launches New Art Season On Auckland’s Waterfront

Australasia’s largest lightwall, The Lightship, is set to launch its 2025–26 season next month, illuminating Auckland’s waterfront with its contemporary art platform and a bold new series of works commissioned from six emerging and established artists from Aotearoa and Australia.

Venue:  Port of Auckland
Region:  Auckland  / 
16 Sep 2025  to 31 Mar 2026
Show

The Valentina - We The Young

The Rebel Alliance and Auckland Live present The Valentina

Venue:  Online
Region:  Auckland  /