7 Events to Put a Spring in your Step
Published: Friday 20 September 2024
Put a spring in your step with some of our incredible events! Whether you’re craving some awe-inspiring musicals, beautiful classical concerts or something completely different – we've got you covered!
Here are seven events to fill up your spring schedule...
Matilda the Musical
Get ready to experience the multi-award winning Matilda the Musical for its limited run! This New Zealand production based on the beloved Roald Dahl book is brought to life with the music and mischief of internationally acclaimed wordsmith Tim Minchin. Bring your revolting children and enjoy this classic musical.
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
📅 24 Sep – 13 Oct
Chocolate and Coffee Festival
Head to the picturesque Viaduct Events Centre for NZ’s biggest celebration of chocolate, coffee and tasty treats at the annual Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Join over 50 exhibitors, from the very best Artisan chocolatiers to the richest coffee roasters in the country.
📍 Viaduct Events Centre
📅 28 Sep – 29 Sep
Verdi Meets Puccini
This spring, indulge in an operatic evening of rich emotion and romantic tragedy with Verdi Meets Puccini. A mixture of powerful and turbulent to the soft and sublime, this Auckland Opera Studio and Manukau Symphony Orchestra collaboration is not to be missed.
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
📅 29 Sep
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Witness the iconic martial arts masterpiece like never before as Auckland Philharmonia present Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Experience the Oscar-winning score performed life against the backdrop of the Ang Lee turn of the century epic film.
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
📅 3 Oct
An Evening with Gurudev Sri Sri Shankar
Globally renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader brings his wisdom, meditation and message to Aotearoa with An Evening with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Join this powerful night of self-discovery, Ravi Shankar will help unlock your inner source of joy and wonder.
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
📅 24 Oct
The Nutcracker
International ballet stars bring to life the timeless tale of The Nutcracker. From the breathtaking snowflakes to the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy, this classic ballet brought to you by BIG LIVE, is a family favourite that appeals to every age group.
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
📅 1 Nov – 2 Nov
The Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale
Middle-earth returns home this spring. The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale is brought to the stage in this translation of Tolkien’s masterpiece which will appeal to fans of the books, films and those looking for a twist on it. Bring your family and friends on this quest.
📍 The Civic
📅 From 5 Nov
