Auckland Live Celebrates NZ Music Month1 May - 31 May 2026
City Centre
Turn it up, Tāmaki - May is when the city comes alive with sound.
This NZ Music Month, everyone is invited to enjoy live music, gigs, morning raves and unforgettable music across Tāmaki Makaurau!
The month kicks off on Friday 1 May in Te Komititanga with the Vospertron Tron Mob, a roaming silent disco led by futuristic light-suit robots! Escape the crowds and step inside Mighty for one of the most intimate live music experiences! A rotating lineup of incredible performers will step into the space, including Don McGlashan, Geneva AM, Jon Toogood and more!
Discover FromThePit, a striking photography exhibition of photos taken from the very front row of gigs across Aotearoa! Plus, don’t miss the 10-year anniversary of Morning People with none other than Tiki Taane, a feel-good morning rave guaranteed to get you moving at the Auckland Town Hall.
Whether you’re here for a headline gig withMarlon Williams andFat Freddy’s Drop, adding music to your workday or bringing the whānau along, NZ Music Month is for you.
Start your NZ Music Month, with a silent disco rave in the heart of the city! The Vopsertron Tron Mob is back with a special edition featuring 100% Aotearoa music. Expect a curated mix of local classics, electronic sounds, and contemporary bangers - all broadcast through wireless headphones! No booking or tickets needed - just turn up and get robotty! Join the Vospertrons on Friday 1 May, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in Te Komititanga, and kick start your NZ Music Month!
Discover what’s next with Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau...
Turn up the volume this NZ Music Month and tune into the Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau. Experience free, must see music events popping up across Auckland Council community venues and local arts facilities throughout the region. Sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau is a bold new programme celebrating the city’s emerging young talent while shining a spotlight on the local arts spaces and creative resources Auckland Council brings to communities across Auckland.