DEPOT Artspace presents BETWEEN US, a collective exhibition featuring 28 contemporary artists working across figurative art and portraiture. Guest co-curated by Karlalise Hortsmans and Tracey Coakley, the exhibition brings together a diverse range of practices that reflect the richness of identity and lived experience in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Through an expansive selection of works, BETWEEN US highlights the plurality of voices shaping contemporary figurative art, offering audiences an opportunity to engage with personal narratives, shared histories, and the complexities of human connection.
The exhibition seeks to expand audience appreciation for figurative art and portraiture, fostering greater expression and deeper connection within our communities.
depot.org.nz/event/figurative-artists-exhibition-between-us
Exhibition Opening & Artist Talk: Friday 5 June, 6–7.30pm - Artist talk at 6.30pm
Dim the Lights so I Can See in the Dark, a solo exhibition by Auckland-based artist Avi Clark. Through layered abstraction, Clark explores perception, stillness, and the unseen.
depot.org.nz/event/avi-clark-dim-the-lights-so-i-can-see-in-the-dark-2
Exhibition Opening & Artist Talk: Saturday 6 June, 2–4pm
Trauma in the Bones, by Manuahi, brings visibility to the lived realities of queer, neurodivergent and gender-diverse/transgender people: communities that experience disproportionately high rates of mental health distress, suicidality and violence. These works speak from the body, from the bones, and from what has been carried in silence.
Content Notice: This exhibition includes references to mental health, suicide, and abuse (including sexual abuse), as well as visual nudity.
depot.org.nz/event/manuahi-trauma-in-the-bones
Various times
Company of Giants presents a wild and wonderful collection of acts celebrating the extraordinary and the ordinary in our own backyard. Songs, poetry, mime performed by a troupe of puppets, animals, clowns and flowers. Explore the familiarity of the domestic and the mundane, draped in a blanket of glitter. An untamed ride of wonder and delight. Your heart will quicken, and your eyes will glow. Wear your best dress! There’ll be hats at the door.
pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/a-vaudeville-of-flowers
A much-loved Tāmaki Makaurau tradition is celebrating a major milestone in 2026, with Auckland Live Morning Melodies returning for its 25th season of monthly Monday morning concerts at the Bruce Mason Centre. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, loyal audiences and consistently high-quality performances, the 2026 season brings together many of the brass bands and ensembles audiences know and love, alongside special highlights marking the 25-year milestone.
Tickets: $7.14 per ticket, or $54 for a season pass.
Season passes and single tickets are available via Ticketmaster or at the Bruce Mason Centre Box Office. No booking or infrastructure fees apply when purchasing in person at the box office.
For full programme details, visit aucklandlive.co.nz
Programme:
• 22 Jun – Society Jazzmen
• 20 Jul – Kumeu Vintage Brass
• 10 Aug – The Madeleines
• 7 Sep – Base Auckland Brass
• 5 Oct – NZTrio He Taonga Wairere
• 9 Nov – The Band of the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery
• 7 Dec – The Royal New Zealand Navy Band
Roll up to The Biggest Drag Carnival Circus, returning with a brand new, supercharged spectacular!
After three years of sold-out crowds and rave reviews, this year’s production raises the bar with even more glitter, thrills, and fabulous chaos. Expect a high-energy blend of comedy, jaw-dropping daredevil acts, dazzling drag performers, powerhouse vocalists, and electrifying dancers. This is a show designed for everyone – from circus lovers to drag fanatics to anyone who just wants an unforgettable night out in Takapuna.
Plus $500 worth of prizes will be given away on the night!
pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/biggest-drag-carnival-circus
A symphony of stories, sung in the language of love. This concert is an immersive musical journey that explores the many beautiful facets of the human heart through the power of collective song. From the timeless classics that define our shared memories to contemporary melodies that speak to the present, each piece has been carefully chosen to reflect the depth and diversity of love in all its forms.
Come and discover the choir that you can’t stop hearing about, and that’s taking Auckland by storm. We are thrilled to be joined by the incredible Off Broadway Big Band, whose vibrant sound will bring these stories to life in a way you have never heard before. We will be featuring songs by such iconic artists as Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, and many more.
This is not your average choir concert; get ready for a night of pure joy, true connection, and an unstoppable urge to groove. We invite you to join us for an evening where every note tells a story and every voice contributes to a larger, heartfelt narrative. Come experience a night of connection, harmony, and artistry that promises to leave you moved and inspired.
pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/with-love-noteworthy
Discover new interests, build friendships, stay active and enjoy life in new ways. Getting older doesn’t mean slowing down – it can be a time to discover new interests, build friendships, stay active and enjoy life in new ways. Whether you’re looking to get active, learn something new, volunteer, or simply meet new people, there’s something for everyone. Come along, explore what’s possible, and let the fun begin.
channelmag.co.nz/channel/features/heart-of-the-bays-active-ageing-expo
Hot & Flustered Shadowcast presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show, who perform the cult classic live on stage while the movie plays behind them onscreen. The true American love story, following Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), who stumble across a transvestite scientist, Dr Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). Through their elaborate dance and musical journey, they meet a houseful of wild characters and lose their innocence.
Get dressed up, to the movie or the theme, learn the dances, and enjoy the most immersive theatrical experience Auckland has to offer.
The ticket includes a prop kit that you will need to fully enjoy the participation!
Prop kit includes: party hat, rice, party popper, playing cards, newspaper, streamers
thevic.co.nz/movie/the-rocky-horror-picture-show
Actor, director, and New Zealand Arts Laureate, Michael Hurst has enjoyed a successful career in theatre, film, and television spanning over 40 years. He is a well-known name in the arts. Michael also has a long-time connection with The PumpHouse Theatre. In 1991, he played Richard in Richard III, produced by the PumpHouse Winter Shakespeare Committee. Michael will be sharing some of his acting anecdotes and memories of performing at The PumpHouse over the years.
pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/creative-talks-michael-hurst
7.30pm - Fri 18, Sat 19, Wed 23, Thurs 24, Fri 25, Sat 26, Wed 20 Sep, Thurs 1, Fri 2 Oct
2pm - Sat 19, Sun 20, Sat 26, Sun 27 Sep
Fifty years since its first performance, Phoenix Theatre proudly presents Roger Hall’s smash hit Glide Time, the play that inspired the TV classic Gliding On. Step back into a time when office chairs squeaked, memos were handwritten, and the tea break was sacred. This beloved Kiwi comedy brings the quirks of 1970s public service life to the stage with razor-sharp wit, painfully familiar characters, and laugh-out-loud moments that still hit home today. Whether you once worked in a government office or just love a smart, character-driven comedy, you’ll recognise the personalities, politics, and passive-aggressive paper shuffling that define life behind the desk. It’s a workplace time capsule full of charm, chaos, and classic Kiwi humour. But this is more than just a comedy; it’s a slice of New Zealand’s cultural history. First performed in 1976 and still as relevant as ever, this play captures a moment in time with humour, heart and honesty. It’s a celebration of everyday people, of workplaces that frustrate and comfort in equal measure, and of finding laughter in the small moments. As we mark 50 years since its debut, this is your chance to experience (or re-experience) a true Kiwi classic, live on stage.
pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/glide-time-by-roger-hall
South Island-born Darrell plays the cornet, trumpet and flugelhorn, and is a member of the North Shore Concert Band. For 35 years, he worked for a Swiss engineering company, which researched, manufactured and marketed joint replacement prostheses, requiring travel to Switzerland once or twice each year. At various social functions and events, there were Swiss alphorn players. He got to try and play one on a few occasions, and so it became his dream to own one… In 2019, the dream came true. Darrell will share the story of the Swiss alphorn, how he became a very proud owner of one and bring his ‘prized possession’ to show and even play for us!
pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/creative-talks-darrell-daglish
Richard is a Councillor for the North Shore on the Auckland Council and Chair of the Policy, Planning and Development Committee. He has led much of the Council’s major policies and strategies, such as the Future Development Strategy, Economic Development Strategy and Te Tāruke-ā-Tāwhiri: Auckland’s Climate Plan. Richard is a big supporter of the arts across Tāmaki Makaurau and the Shore. He credits his background in communications, some very amateur stand-up comedy experience, and even winning the drama cup in high school, for setting him up with many creative skills that help him do this job, respond to media, and chair a passionate bunch of personalities around the council table. He says, “There is theatre in everything, and there sure is a lot in politics!”
pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/creative-talks-richard-hills
Three performances: 11am, 2pm and 4pm
Returning to The PumpHouse Theatre just in time for Hallowe'en! An all-new show along with some old favourites, like the Doves, Chihuahua and Rabbits. But watch out for the Monkeys! A fast-paced show full of Magic, audience participation and comedy, plus spectacular Illusions. Dress up in your favourite costume!
Prizes and Giveaways: Every ticket sold is in the draw to win a Magic Set! (5 per show).
pumphouse.co.nz/whats-on/show/tricks-n-treats-2026
