What’s On In Auckland This Month And This Year 2026

Cirque du Soleil meets Alice in Wonderland, a thirteen metre tall light installation, a takatāpui rebirth of the Village People, and more. The days might still be chilly, but the calendar only continues to heat up. And so you can get straight down to living the good life, I've whipped up an Urban List-approved edit of events and activities that'll keep you from hibernating. 

Here's what's on in Auckland this month, as well as what's just around the corner. Ready to stack your weekend? That's right this way. 

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• What's On In Auckland In November 2026
• What's On In Auckland In December 2026
• What's On In Auckland In 2027

What's On In Auckland In November 2026  

Full Puss

Promising a mix of “dumb and sexy, glitter and grime, and a hint of y2kcore nostalgia”, Full Puss is a maximalist, alt-comedy cabaret starring Lily Catastrophe, Keegan Thomas and their favourite funny people where sketch, improv and burlesque is currency, and nothing is held back. 

The Details

When: 5 & 7 November 
Where: Basement Theatre, Lower Greys Avenue
Cost: $17-31+
Find out more here. 

Enamoured Books Advent Calendar 

Image credit: Enamoured Books | website

It’s no secret we love an advent calendar, especially a spicy one. And that’s exactly what Tāmaki Makaurau’s first romance-only bookstore, Enamoured Books, has in store this festive season. This year, there are two advent calendars to choose from: a four-book Christmas Countdown, and a 12-book 12 Days of Christmas; and five categories to choose from including queer love, romance lover, naughty or nice, out of this world love and lovers collide. Pre-orders close on Sunday 8 November, so if this sounds like a bit of you, you’ll want to get your order in, stat. 

The Details

When: Pre-orders close on Sunday 8 November 
Where: Your place
Cost: From $150 
Find out more here. 

What's On In Auckland In December 2026 

Dizzie Rascal 

Sometimes you’re just craving a solid hit of dirty, dirty bass, so it’d be bonkers not to scoop up tickets to Dizzie Rascal. Bringing his We Want Bass tour to Tāmaki Makaurau in the thick of Silly Season, it’s sure to be a relief from Christmas dinners and mandatory work lunches, a chance to just throw your hands up in the air and celebrate being free from your inbox, if only for one night. 

The Details

When: 8 December 2026
Where: Shed 10, Queens Wharf
Cost: $99.90
Find out more here. 

On Purpose at Q Theatre

Theatre Review described On Purpose's August run at Basement Theatre as "as enjoyable as any theatre work I've experience in my lifetime" which is pretty high praise. Now, the show is returning to Q Theatre for a five night run of shows from 1-5 December. Written, produced and performed by Aidan O'Malley, Lachie Oliver-Kerby, and Oscar Fitzgerald who together make up Time Shivers Productions, the show follows three men who are stuck in purgatory trying to write the perfect sketch show. As you might imagine, there's a strong meta line running through the production, tempered by myriad laughs, impeccable timing and genuinely intelligent writing. Come along now so you can say "I was there" when they inevitably make it to the big time. 

The Details

When: 1-5 December
Where: Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street
Cost: From $20
Find out more here. 

 Air New Zealand's New Economy Skynest

Image credit: Air New Zealand | supplied

Let’s be real: a 17-hour long-haul flight in Economy has never exactly screamed beauty sleep. Until now. From late December 2026, Air New Zealand is giving Economy passengers flying between Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and New York City the chance to book a four-hour lie-flat sleep session in its world-first Economy Skynest™ pods.

Complete with fresh linen, a blanket, pillow and a Nestcessities amenity kit—including an eye mask and earplugs—this is your chance to properly stretch out and catch some shut-eye before touching down in the city that never sleeps. Each flight features six individual pods, with bookable four-hour sessions thoughtfully timed around meal service, meaning you won't have to choose between a decent feed and a decent nap.

The Details
When: From late December 2026
Where: Air New Zealand flights between Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and New York City (JFK)
Cost: Available as an add-on to eligible Economy bookings
Find out more here.

What's On In Auckland In 2027 

Foo Fighters 

The Foos are returning to Western Springs Bowl in early 2027 and I can think of no better way to kick off the year. Supported by Dick Move and Ringlets, you’re guaranteed one helluva night. You know what to do.  

The Details

When: 22 January 2027
Where: Western Springs Bowl, Stadium Road, Western Springs
Cost: $99.90-$249.90
Find out more here. 

FKJ 

The Auckland Town Hall will be awash in the dreamy tones of FKJ this February. The concert is part of the French multi-instrumentalist, producer and platinum-selling artist’s massive world tour spanning Europe, the UK, North America, Canada and Asia showcasing his latest studio album, Tyber, and recent single Soulmates.

The Details 

When: 20 February 2027
Where: Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall, 
Cost: $101.85-283.57
Find out more here.

Not in Auckland? Check out what's on in Christchurch, Wellington, and Queenstown this year.

Main image credit: Josh Tere | Unsplash