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music and emotional resonances that will stay with you long after the curtain fa...
Brass Poppies
11 - 12 March Mercury Theatre Set in the streets of Wellington and the slopes of Gallipoli, this new chamber opera layers action and dialogue, music and dance to tell the story of Chunuk Bair. shortlist
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March 2016
  • 11
      Performance Times:
    • 8:00pm
  • 12
      Performance Times:
    • 8:00pm
a perfect example of what real songs sound like
Don McGlashan and Shayne Carter
11 March Spiegeltent, Aotea Square Rock up for an intimate night with two of our greatest singer/songwriters, Don McGlashan and Shayne Carter, as they bring you music meant to be experienced up close. shortlist
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March 2016
  • 11
      Performance Times:
    • 9:30pm
In this joyful celebration, a five-piece New Wave Korean music band combines tra...
The K Wind - Kim Ju Hong's Ensemble, Noreum Machi
In this joyful celebration, a five-piece New Wave Korean music band combines traditional singing with percussion that’s as punchy and powerful as a million heartbeats. shortlist
Such a high calibre garden, what an absolute delight
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden
The New Zealand Herald Festival Garden was the beating heart in the Heart of the City in 2015 and it’ll be pumping out the good stuff again this year. Come be part of the rhythm. shortlist
magical collaboration showcases the energies & creative potential of Auckland yo...
Ruaumoko
12 March The Civic Bringing 100 young performers together with Atamira Dance Company and the APO, follow Hine Ariki as she sets out to calm the rumblings of Ruaumoko, god of earthquakes. shortlist
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March 2016
  • 12
      Performance Times:
    • 5:00pm
An epic global orchestra meets groundbreaking film in a mega-music experience
No Man's Land
4 March Great Hall John Psathas’ love letter to peace, No Man’s Land features international musicians performing live alongside 150 virtual musicians in a concert that leaps musical genres. shortlist
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March 2016
  • 04
      Performance Times:
    • 8:00pm
Dusty was blessed with a powerful, smoky voice that ran from cool sophistication...
Dust to Dusky
2 - 5 March Spiegeltent, Aotea Square Tami Neilson, Bella Kalolo and Anna Coddington pay tribute to the Queen of Blue-Eyed Soul, Dusty Springfield, as they put an Aotearoa spin on her iconic hits. shortlist
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March 2016
  • 02
      Performance Times:
    • 8:15pm
  • 03
      Performance Times:
    • 7:00pm
  • 04
      Performance Times:
    • 7:00pm
  • 05
      Performance Times:
    • 7:00pm
Go double-D maDD at Lola La Bomb's explosive Diva Karaoke.
Dragon's Diva Den
5 March Spiegeltent, Aotea Square Get your Glam-Drags on under the Spiegeltent’s bespangled top and sing your favourite Diva hits, from Whitney to Britney, with special performances from Auckland’s best drag performers. shortlist
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March 2016
  • 05
      Performance Times:
    • 9:30pm
Leaves the audience spellbound and breathless*****
Sufjan Stevens
8 March The Civic With a virtuosic eight-piece band, Sufjan Stevens performs the beautiful, symphonic folk suites of his seventh album alongside upbeat favourites in this visual and sonic extravaganza. shortlist
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March 2016
  • 08
      Performance Times:
    • 8:00pm
incredibly beautiful
Carabosse - Fire Garden
4 - 6 March Auckland Domain French fire alchemists Carabosse transform the Auckland Domain with flaming flower-pots and cool cast-iron contraptions. With live music playing throughout the night, roam through an otherworldly fire-garden. shortlist
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March 2016
  • 04
      Performance Times:
    • 8:30pm
  • 05
      Performance Times:
    • 8:30pm
  • 06
      Performance Times:
    • 8:30pm