7 Events to Add Some Sizzle to Your Summer
Published: Tuesday 7 January 2025
Our venues are heating up with some of the hottest gigs and epic experiences to make the most of summer. Check them out below then grab your tickets and we’ll see you there!
Auckland Live Summer in the Square
Sat 25 Jan – Sun 23 Feb
📍 Aotea Square
Your favourite summer hangout is back and taking over Aotea Square for an action-packed month of summer vibes and FREE live performing arts experiences. The line-up includes the ever-popular Auckland Latin Fiesta, the vibrant AfroFest and pop-up performances as part of Music in Parks.
Fat Freddy's Drop
Sun 26 Jan
📍 Lilyworld, Go Media Stadium
Fat Freddy’s Drop bring their euphoric live show back to Aotearoa to rock Summer 2025. The Teskey Brothers, Coterie, Rubi Du & TOI will be joining Freddys, as the band celebrate their new album SLO MO. Every show is different and will also include support from Logg Cabin, AJ Honeysuckle & Rehekōrero.
Vengaboys
Wed 29 Jan
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
We know you like to party, so get ready to jump on board the Vengabus with the Vengaboys and friends DJ SASH!, and Alex Party. It will be the ultimate 90’s Mania throwback pop extravaganza!
Auckland Gin Festival
Fri 31 Jan – Sun 2 Feb
📍 The Cloud, Queens Wharf
Gather your friends and embark on a gin-journey like no other. Indulge your taste buds and explore the world of gin. With an amazing line-up of Kiwi and Aussie craft distillers showcasing 150+ gins, this is your ticket to gin heaven.
St Jerome's Laneway Festival
Thu 6 Feb
📍 The Outer Fields, Western Springs Stadium
Music fans throughout the Motu - this one’s for you. Your favourite Trans-Tasman event will bring the finest selection of live music to Tāmaki Makaurau, which include Charli XCX, Clairo, BEABADOOBEE, BICEP, Barry Can't Swim, Remi Wolf, Olivia Dean, Eyedress, and more.
Three Days in February
Thu 6 Feb
📍 The Civic
Filmed over five years at Tāpapakanga Regional Park during Splore Festival, multimedia artist Serena Stevenson presents a unique live music multimedia experience, with original score in collaboration with Michael Hodgson, Paddy Free (Pitch Black), Ed Zuccollo, Nikita 雅涵 Tu-Bryant, Dylan C, Arcus String Quartet, and Dr Opeloge Ah Sam’s Musika Collective (Choir).
SIX the Musical
Thu 27 Feb – Sun 23 Mar
📍 The Civic
The globally celebrated, high-octane 80-minute musical experience comes to Aotearoa as part of the 2025 Auckland Arts Festival. Don’t miss your chance to experience this HERstoric musical, in an unforgettable production that promises to have you losing your head!
