This feisty, independent festival brings sassy fringe shows celebrating otherness and inclusivity and satisfies all creative palates. aucklandfringe.co.nz

A cutting-edge arts festival of Aotearoa’s best and quirkiest performers for culture loving creatures and enthusiastic audiences. fringe.co.nz

Iconic Kiwi band Crowded House are heading on the road, bringing all the songs you know and love as well as their first new material in over a decade. crowdedhouse.com

A world-class, all-Aotearoa curated collection of over 70 events across 18 days that celebrate the timely theme of Aroha. aaf.co.nz

Operatic pop vocal trio from Auckland are taking to the stage for a nationwide tour featuring a repertoire of classics as well as new material. endeavour.live

This enchanting summer programme presents familiar favourites as well as new ballets originally created for the cancelled Venus Rising season. rnzb.org.nz

Waterbourne is the biggest watersports and beach festival in New Zealand, featuring music, water sports and public activities suitable for all ages. waterbourne.co.nz