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12 May 2025  to 21 Jun 2025
Art Cultural Exhibition

Kotahitanga: Ō Wairoa Marae in the Tainui Garden of Memories

Explore the history and purpose of Ō Wairoa Marae in the Tainui Garden of Memories through kōrero, taonga and artefacts; a living taonga that amplifies togetherness and respect for all peoples – tuku aroha.

Venue:  Malcolm Smith Gallery, UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture
Region:  Auckland  / 
12 May 2025  to 18 May 2025
Comedy

Adam Kay – This Is Going To Hurt

Adam Kay is bringing back his hit show by popular demand following an absolute sell-out tour of New Zealand in 2024.

Venue:  Various
Region:  Auckland  /  Christchurch  /  Dunedin  /  Waikato  /  Wellington  / 
13 May 2025  to 17 May 2025
Comedy

Kajun Brooking Escapes the Hood

This year at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival you have the unique opportunity to witness the strength of Maori Street Comedy.

Venue:  Q Theatre
Region:  Auckland  / 
15 May 2025  to 15 May 2025
Music

NZ String Quartet at Tūranga Library

Get up close and personal with some of Aotearoa's finest classical musicians at this family-friendly event.

Venue:  Tūranga Library
Region:  Christchurch  / 
15 May 2025  to 15 May 2025
Art

Painting Event: Dancing Leaves

Let the good times roll in our Painting Event: Dancing Leaves Watercolours. Join us for an evening filled with whimsy, colour, and plenty of giggles. Our experienced tutor Elise will try to keep you on track and guide you step by step through the enchanting world of watercolour painting.

Venue:  UXBRIDGE Arts and Culture
Region:  Auckland  / 
15 May 2025  to 15 May 2025
Art Cultural Exhibition Multidisciplinary

Fighting words of poets at 'Art of Protest' exhibition

Open mic poetry reading with Ati Teepa, Tracey Tawhiao and friends

Venue:  Tawhiao Art Salon
Region:  Auckland  / 
15 May 2025  to 15 May 2025
Music

New Zealand String Quartet at Christopher's Classics

Join the New Zealand String Quartet for an evening of toe-tapping, awe-inspiring, boundary-pushing chamber music.

Venue:  The Piano
Region:  Canterbury  /  Christchurch  / 
15 May 2025  to 17 May 2025
Multidisciplinary Music Show Theatre

REVEL

Wellington's premiere cabaret experience is back, bigger and better in 2025!

Venue:  Hannah Playhouse
Region:  Wellington  / 
15 May 2025  to 30 May 2025
Theatre

HAUS of YOLO

HAUS of YOLO: Party cabaret. Live sewing. World class circus.

Venue:  Various
Region:  Auckland  /  Hawke's Bay  /  Northland  / 
16 May 2025  to 29 May 2025
Art Exhibition

The Splendour of Ukiyo-e

An exhibition of masterworks of Ukiyo-e.

Venue:  Brett McDowell Gallery
Region:  Dunedin  /  Otago  / 
16 May 2025  to 31 May 2025
Exhibition

Territory of Erosion

An exhibition of ceramics and paintings.

Venue:  Arthaus Contemporary
Region:  Auckland  / 
16 May 2025  to 07 Jun 2025
Art Exhibition Public Art Public Program

James Watkins – I am nature let me in

After living overseas for 14 years, I am nature let me in marks James Watkins’ return with his first solo painting exhibition in Aotearoa.

Venue:  Twentysix Gallery
Region:  Wellington  /