ICE RINK
1 – 11 AUGUST
Aotea Square
The annual CBD winter delight returns! This year, the Aotea Square ice rink has themed date nights and groovy Friday night events. As always expect stunning light displays. You can also try out curling (shuffleboard meets bowling on ice) with the new curling lanes.
DISNEY ON ICE
8 and 11 AUGUST
Spark Arena
Exciting twists and turns are in store for Mickey Mouse and his friends, as they set out on a road trip adventure. Journey to Motunui to see Moana, or get swept away with Aladdin’s parade. This show will take your imagination to infinity and beyond.
MIDNIGHT CONFESSIONS
20 – 24 August
Basement Theatre
Sleepovers hold a near-hallowed space in the landscape of growing up. Discover, or relive, the captivating charm that happens once parents go to bed. Midnight Confessions explores love, loss and the power of female friendships in a powerful and transformative way.
BRIDGERTON BY CANDLELIGHT
31 August
Bruce Mason Theatre
Experience the soundtrack of the hit Regency-era show, just as the characters would, by candlelight. A string quartet will perform fan favourites from the series, like Taylor Swift’s ‘Wildest Dreams’ and Madonna’s ‘Material Girl’. A memorable night for any Bridgerton fan.
SCENES FROM THE CLIMATE ERA
2-24 August
Q Theatre
Playwright David Finnigan, the son of a climate scientist, explores our impending future in this awe-inspiring piece. The 50 scenes of this critically acclaimed show, cover the myriad of complexities, from our perspective, of what we lose and how we may adapt.
NZSO MOZART
16 August
Auckland Town Hall
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra perform some of Mozart’s most memorable pieces, conducted by Andre de Ridder. From Symphony No 40 to his 21st Piano Concerto, this collection is perfect for both classical music fans and casual listeners.
CHEFS TABLE SERIES
1 – 31 August
Auckland
This month, treat yourself to culinary delights across Auckland CBD, with the Chefs Table Series. As a part of Restaurant Month, this series specifically focuses on one-off multicourse menus from some of Auckland’s best chefs. Each night promises a unique menu.
SHARED HORIZONS
25 August
Quay Gallery
Solo Exhibition by Dalene Meiring.
Opens Sunday 25 August at 2.30pm with artist talk.
