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Olivia Dean Live In Auckland: Set Times, Set List, And How To Get There

Olivia brings The Art of Loving Live to Tāmaki Makaurau on Saturday 17 October 2026, becoming the first artist to play the newly refurbished Bowl. Here’s everything you need to know before heading out.

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Noah Kahan Live In Auckland: Set Times, Set List, And How To Get There

If your idea of a good night involves screaming Stick Season alongside thousands of strangers, Auckland is about to deliver. Noah Kahan is bringing The Great Divide Tour to Spark Arena this Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October, with special guest Michael Marcagi coming along for the ride. Clear your calendar, warm up those vocal cords and prepare to feel a few things.

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The Full Laneway Auckland 2027 Line-Up Has Just Dropped

It's finally here. The line-up for one of the best festivals of the summer has finally dropped. We've got the inside line on who is playing Laneway Auckland 2027.

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A bartender is busy behind the bar while a sports game plays on a massive screen at Tyler St Sport.

Bars & Pubs

14 Of The Best Sports Bars In Auckland So You Can Catch The Big Game In Style

Sport is basically a religion here in Aotearoa, and meeting your mates to share a drink and yell sports-themed profanities is a rite of passage. And when you can’t make it to a game, there’s no better way to experience nail-biting sport than with a drink in your hand and plenty of people to create the vibe.

Music

Cue The Nostalgia, The Fray Just Announced A Major Return With Their 2027 Australian Tour

The Fray is bringing their Summer of Light tour to Australia in 2027, and if you missed your chance to see their totally sold-out 2025 tour, you’d better register for pre-sale ASAP.

Food & Drink

Your Oven Is Off Duty: The Case For Stress-Free Group Feasting This Winter

With winter’s indoor-socialising era officially upon us, hosting at home no longer needs to look like a Pinterest board brought violently to life. And we’re here to show you that the best hosts aren’t necessarily the ones making everything from scratch.