Legendary Must-See Music Shows
Published: Wednesday 23 April 2025
Experience the magic of your favourite artists with live performances by talented local and international musicians.
Check out the 11 incredible concerts below, up until August, to get you as close to the real deal as possible!
Taylor’s Story - A Taylor Swift Tribute
The No.1 Taylor Swift tribute show, Taylor’s Story, is coming to New Zealand direct from North America. Described as being so good that she “IS Taylor Swift”, Shannon, as Taylor, will dull the pain Swifties felt after missing out on the Eras tour.
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
📅 Thu 1 May
Atomic! 2.0 Hailing the Pioneering Women of Rock
IT’S BACK! After the incredible success of last year’s concerts, Atomic’s all femme line-up returns for Atomic! 2.0 from Liberty Stage. Get ready for a night of Blondie, Eurythmics, Pretenders, Patti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett and a whole lot more!
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
📅 Fri 9 May
Queen Rocks
QUEEN ROCKS deliver a musical extravaganza like no other, marking the 50th anniversary of BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and Queen’s magnum opus album A NIGHT AT THE OPERA. Don’t miss this unique celebration of the most incredible songs in rock history!
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
📅 Sat 10 May
The Michael Jackson HIStory Show
Get the full King of Pop concert experience at The Michael Jackson HIStory Show with triple-threat performer Garth Field – electrifying in his role as Jackson – plus a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes, state-of-the-art sound and theatrical lighting, vision and effects.
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
📅 Thu 15 May
Piaf the show!
Starring internationally acclaimed Nathalie Lermitte, hailed as Piaf's true musical heir, Piaf the Show! chronicles the rise of ‘la Môme Piaf’ from rags to riches, showcasing her unforgettable songs, including 'La vie en Rose' and 'Non, Je ne Regrette Rien', against a backdrop of never-before-seen photographs.
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
📅 Fri 23 May
The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Embark on a musical journey through the iconic era of Fleetwood Mac with The Fleetwood Mac Experience. Immerse yourself in the timeless classics and chart-topping hits that defined a generation, as talented musicians faithfully recreate the magic and allure of Fleetwood Mac's unforgettable sound.
📍 Bruce Mason Centre
📅 Sat 7 Jun
Bjorn Again
The world's number one ABBA show, Björn Again, is taking Auckland by storm with their dazzling world class show. Their show promises to be a 'Super Trouper' event, bringing the sparkle and joy of ABBA's timeless music to the stage once more for a singalong, dance along extravaganza.
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
📅 Sun 8 Jun
Come Together: Neil Young - Live Rust
Everybody's favourite supergroup Come Together will go back to where it all began with Neil Young’s Live Rust! A record that New Zealanders hold close to their hearts, packed with unforgettable anthems including 'Like a Hurricane', 'Cortez the Killer', and 'Powderfinger’. Plus, an extra set spanning Young’s legendary career - from Buffalo Springfield to Crazy Horse. Come Together - Neil Young - Live Rust is going to be epic!
📍 The Civic
📅 Fri 20 Jun
Fastlove: A George Michael Tribute
Direct from London’s West End, with a brand-new show for 2025, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Fastlove: A George Michael Tribute has it all, the power, emotion and star quality in this stunning production with full video and light show, with the talented cast respectfully recreating the soundtrack to your life.
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
📅 Fri 11 Jul
The Best of the Bee Gees and the George Ellis Orchestra Saturday Night Fever
After 26 years, the Best of the Bee Gees are heading to the North Island on their very first New Zealand tour, accompanied by the George Ellis Orchestra for a sensational concert honouring the legacy of the Grammy awarded Saturday Night Fever disco album. You’re invited to ‘Put On Your Boogie Shoes', white suits and frills to salute almost 50 years since the 1977 Saturday Night Fever release!
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
📅 Sat 9 Aug
Come Together: Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon
A sonic masterpiece. A cultural phenomenon. Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon isn’t just an album—it’s an experience. Blending the last days of psychedelia with the dawn of the electronic era, it remains one of the most important and best-selling records of all time. And Come Together- Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon is bringing it to life, note for note along with a bonus set of other Pink Floyd masterpieces.
📍 The Civic
📅 Sat 23 Aug
