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| # The Classic Pick of the Fest 2025 Countdown to the 2025 Comedyfest – kicking off May 1st. The choice is yours with The Classic Pick of the Fest – over 90 live comedy shows packed in to 25 nights. Following the Previews there are Big Shows plus award winning solo shows from Mark Simmons, Laura Lexx and Tom Houghton from England, plus Rosco McClelland from Scotland and our own local heroes. Book your tickets now. |
| ## Greg Johnson - 30th Anniversary Tour - Vine Street Stories Greg Johnson returns from LA this month for a special six-date national tour celebrating 30 years since his landmark album Vine Street Stories. Don’t miss him performing Don’t Wait Another Day, You Stay Out Of Your Life, If I Swagger, plus Kiwi classics like Isabelle and Now The Sun Is Out. Book your tickets fast! |
| ## The Gluten Free Food Festival Canterbury Join the Gluten Free Food Festival Canterbury for a flavour-packed, family-friendly day celebrating gluten-free living. From accredited brands to free seminars, live bands, and food trucks—everything’s safe, fun, and delicious. Get your tickets now before they’re all gone! |
| ## Lunchtime Recital Series – University of Waikato Experience the perfect midday escape with the University of Waikato's weekly Lunchtime Recital Series, featuring a captivating range of vocal and instrumental repertoire performed by local, national and international musicians! Each Wednesday 1-2pm in the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts. Secure your seats today. |
| ## Featured Events |
|  |  | ### The Doors Live Dunedin Fri 23 May |
|  |  | ### NBS Dancing for a Cause Nelson Fri 16 May – Sat 17 May |
|  |  | ### Te Oro Tekau Auckland Sat 10 May |
|  |  | ### Mysteries of Botanica - ArtBeat 2025 Whangārei Fri 25 Apr – Sat 26 Apr |
|  |  | ### White Chapel Jak @ Leigh Sawmill Auckland Sun 1 Jun |
|  |  | ### Tiki Taane - One Man Band Auckland Sat 9 Aug |
| ## Most Popular Events |
1 |  |  | ### Orewa Beach Farmers' Market Auckland Sun 5 Jan – Sun 28 Dec |
2 |  |  | ### Auckland Eastern Market Auckland Sun 6 Apr – Sun 14 Sep |
3 |  |  | ### Manurewa Market Auckland Sun 5 Jan – Sun 27 Jul |
4 |  |  | ### Monty's Sunday Market Nelson / Tasman Sun 5 Jan – Sun 7 Sep |
5 |  |  | ### The Play That Goes Wrong New Plymouth Wed 30 Apr – Sat 3 May |
6 |  |  | ### Dracula’s: Sanctuary New Plymouth Thu 7 Aug – Sat 9 Aug |
7 |  |  | ### Market Central Taupō - Sunday Farmers' & Craft Market Taupō Sun 5 Jan – Sun 25 May |
8 |  |  | ### Auckland FC Game Day Burger, Beers, Bus Auckland Sun 27 Apr |
9 |  |  | ### Chicago New Plymouth Thu 3 Jul – Sat 19 Jul |
10 |  |  | ### The Classic Comedy All-Stars: 2025! Auckland Fri 25 Apr – Fri 6 Jun |
| ## Tours / Collections |
|  |  | ### Smokefreerockquest 2025 Smokefreerockquest 2025, powered by Rockshop, aims to motivate young musicians to strive for… |
|  |  | ### He Hapori Whakaae – Community of Consent He Hapori Whakaae – Community of Consent Monday 5th May – Sunday 11th… |
|  |  | ### Before We Slip Beneath the Sea 2025 Season An immersive theatrical experience, brought to you by Red Scare Theatre Company.On a small… |
| ## Latest News |
| ### Chicago The Musical announced for Auckland & Christchurch A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin… so the… |
| ### DEVILSKIN announce Re-Evolution Tour 2025 with special guests Villainy plus Midwave Breaks Phenomenal multi-platinum rockers DEVILSKIN are fired up and ready to bring the heat as they hit… |
| ### Atomic! 2.0 stellar line up announced Celebrate International Women's Day with the ultimate all-femme rock experience! Blondie |… |