April Events – What’s on?

April is a busy month with lots on as well as Easter and Anzac Day to celebrate. If you want to know what events are on across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, then read our handy event guide below, all with close by parking options.  

For Aucklanders: 

What: An Evening with Graham Norton            

Where: Aotea Square & Aotea Centre  

When: Monday 31st March – Wednesday 2nd April          

Join Graham for an evening of entertainment to celebrate, reflect and relive some of his biggest TV highlights and memorable moments to date. He will share his favourite laugh out-loud moments and tales from behind the scenes of his legendary sofa chats with the world’s biggest TV and film stars.  For a full programme, tickets and more information, click here. 

Best Parking Options: 

• Greys Avenue  
• Saint Matthews  
• 205 Queen Street  
• Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street  
• Elliott Street 
• Durham Lane 

 

 
What: Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter   

Where: Auckland Town Hall   

When: Wednesday 2nd April             

The Sex Pistols are returning to our shores after 30 years! The show featuring Frank Cater will bring their Never Mind The Bollooks tour to New Zealand and Australia. For tickets and more information, click  here. 

Best Parking Options: 

• 205 Queen Street 
• Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street 
• Elliott Street
• Saint Matthews 
• Durham Lane

 

What: Dua Lipa Radical Optimism Tour   
 
Where:Spark Arena 
 
When: Wednesday 2nd April – Friday 4th April       
 
Global Pop Superstar Dua Lipa is one of pop music leading singers with 3 grammy’s and 7 Brit awards. She’s bringing her sold out show to New Zealand in April for two shows! For tickets and more information, click here.  

 
Best Parking Options: 
 
• Railway Outdoor Upper (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• Railway Outdoor Lower (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• 73 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Ronayne Street 

 

What:  Rhys Darby – The Legend Returns  
 
Where: The Pump House, Takapuna   
 
When: Thursday 3rd April – Friday 4th April        
 
The Kiwi icon returns to our shores for his new show The legend Returns tour, here nothing will be off limits  from AI, robots, ancient astronauts and simple Dad life! For tickets and more information, click here.  
 
Best Parking Options: 

• Takapuna Police   

• Como Street carpark  

• Hustmere Street 

• Car Park By the Sea 

 

What: Angels Ascent    

Where: Auckland Town Hall   

When: Thursday 3rd April             

West City Concert Band and Manukau Concert Band are staging a dazzling celebration of wind music in the Auckland Town Hall. These award-winning and nationally recognised symphonic bands from Tāmaki Makaurau will come together to create a musical performance of epic proportions. For tickets and more information, click  here. 

Best Parking Options: 

• 205 Queen Street 
• Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street 
• Elliott Street
• Saint Matthews 
• Durham Lane

 

What: Lost Dogs    

Where: Aotea Square  

When: Friday 4th April – Friday 25th April          

This April, bring the family to experience the wonder of the Lost Dogs’ Disco – a celebration of connection, creativity, and the irresistible joy that dogs bring to our lives.  s you encounter each dog in the happy pack – some towering up to 5.5m tall and all in various poses: curled-up, standing, even touching noses – their coats come alive with light, and they greet you with joyful grunts. You’ll meet four unique characters inspired by Poodles, Bull Terriers, and Dachshunds.   This is a free event, for more information, click here. 

 Best Parking Options: 

• Greys Avenue 
• Saint Matthews 
• 205 Queen Street 
• Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street 
• Elliott Street
• Durham Lane

   

What: Hot Dub Time Machine Can’t Stop Tour   
 
Where: Auckland Town Hall   
 
When: Friday 4th April              
 
Hot Dub Time Machine is back for 2025! Bringing high energy shows around Australia and New Zealand, Hot Dub is known for throwing legendary parties - you will not want to miss his brand-new show Can’t Stop, celebrating the best in dance music from 1962-2025. For tickets and more information, click here.  
 
Best Parking Options: 
 
• 205 Queen Street  
 
• Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street  
 
• Elliott Street 
 
• Saint Matthews  
 
• Durham Lane 

 

What: Tunes 4 Tamariki: Hana the Glowworm            

Where: Kiri Te Aotea Square & Aotea Centre  

When: Saturday 5th April – Saturday 12th April          

Perfect for the school holidays, come and hear the adventures of Hana, a curious glowworm, as she discovers where the beautiful music she can hear is coming from, meets new friends and learns about the instruments of the orchestra...while being chased by a sneaky Stoat! 

This fun, interactive experience is the perfect outing for families!  For a tickets and more information, click here. 

Best Parking Options: 

• Greys Avenue  

• Saint Matthews  

• 205 Queen Street  

• Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street  

• Elliott Street 

• Durham Lane 

 

 What:  Homesick – Carvin H Goldstone   
 
Where: The Pump House, Takapuna   
 
When: Saturday 5th April        
 
After nearly 8 years, multi-award winning South African standup comedian Carvin H Goldstone is returning to Auckland. Loved the world over for his family friendly brand of clean comedy, Carvin will present a South African flavoured comedy experience for the whole family. All ages from children to grandparents will be able to enjoy comedy about family, marriage, school, food and a range of topics from Carvin’s travels around the world. For tickets and more information, click here.  
 
Best Parking Options: 

• Takapuna Police   

• Como Street carpark  

• Hustmere Street 

• Car Park By the Sea 

 

 What: Day 6 3rd World Tour – Forever Young   

Where: Spark Arena 

When: Saturday 12th April       
 
The Korean pop rock band DAY6 (데이식스) are coming to New Zealand for the first time this April for their 3RD WORLD TOUR <FOREVER YOUNG. For tickets and more information, click here.  
 
Best Parking Options: 
 
• Railway Outdoor Upper (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• Railway Outdoor Lower (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• 73 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Ronayne Street 
 
 
 
What:  The Big Love Tour - An Evening with Lee Harris  
 
Where: The Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna   
 
When: Wednesday 16th April         
 
Join acclaimed transformational teacher Lee Harris for an unforgettable evening at his first-ever event in New Zealand! At this workshop, Lee will weave together his gifts of intuition, channeling, humor and music to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and provide you with valuable insight on how to handle some of life’s most common challenges. For tickets and more information, click here.  
 
Best Parking Options: 

• Takapuna Police   

• Como Street carpark  

• Hustmere Street 

• Car Park By the Sea 

 

What: Chaka Khan   

Where: The Civic    

When: Wednesday 16th April             

Grammy Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, global pop culture icon CHAKA KHAN, returns to Australia and New Zealand this April to play a string of headline shows.  

Chaka Khan, a beacon of musical brilliance, celebrated a pinnacle moment with her induction into the in 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking five decades of unparalleled contributions to music. This ten-time Grammy winner's influence spans a vast array of genres, from the soulful depths of R&B to the refined echelons of classical music. For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best Parking Options: 

• 205 Queen Street 
• Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street 
• Elliott Street
• Saint Matthews 
• Durham Lane

 

What:  Agatha Christie’s Murder in the Orient Express 

Where: ASB Waterfront Theatre  

When: Tuesday 22nd April – 10th May       

Agatha Christie’s famous story The Orient Express is heading to ASB Theatre, here you can see the thrilling murder mystery that has capitulated audience for years.  For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best Parking Options close to the start line: 

• 143 Beaumont Street 

• 55 Gaunt Street 

• 36 Gaunt Street 

• Captain Daldy 

• 115 Fanshawe Street  

• Viaduct Carpark 

 

What: Toto with Christopher Cross   
 
Where: Spark Arena 
 
When: Wednesday 23rd April       
 
TOTO have announced plans to bring their global DOGZ OF OZ tour with special guest CHRISTOPHER CROSS to New Zealand in 2025.  The three-city tour will take place in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch this April. For tickets and more information click here. 

Best Parking Options: 
 
• Railway Outdoor Upper (26 Te Taou Crescent)
 
• Railway Outdoor Lower (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• 73 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Ronayne Street 
 
 
What: Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show  
 
Where: Spark Arena 
 
When: Saturday 26th April and Sunday 27th April       
 
Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. For tickets and more information click here. 

 
Best Parking Options: 
 
• Railway Outdoor Upper (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• Railway Outdoor Lower (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• 73 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Ronayne Street 
 
 
What: Iliza Shlesinger   
 
Where: The Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna   
 
When: 26th April         
 
Iliza is one of today’s leading comedians, with a fan base who show their loyalty by creating their own Iliza inspired swag to wear to her shows. Famous for six Netflix specials, most recently 2022’s Hot Forever, Iliza has a strong following with er shows a fabulous girls nigh tout! For tickets and more information, click here.  
 
Best Parking Options: 

• Takapuna Police   

• Como Street carpark  

• Hustmere Street 

• Car Park By the Sea 

 

What: Supergroove  

Where: Auckland Town Hall   

When: Saturday 26th April – Sunday 27th April            

Legendary New Zealand band Supergroove is back and ready to light up stages across the country for their highly anticipated reunion tour, The Phenomenon Tour, coming April 2025! Featuring the original ‘95 lineup of the iconic group, the band will come together for a rare series of shows, marking one of the few times they’ve played together in recent years. Known for their high-octane live performances, this is a special opportunity for fans to experience Supergroove on stage all night delivering their timeless hits.  For tickets and more information, click here.  

 

Best Parking Options: 

• 205 Queen Street 
• Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street 
• Elliott Street
• Saint Matthews 
• Durham Lane

 

What: Gracie Abrams      
 
Where: Spark Arena 
 
When: Tuesday 29th April        
GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams will mark her debut headline arena performance at Spark Arena this April! After fast becoming a powerhouse in the international music scene with over seven billion streams globally, Gracie has released her latest album 'The Secret Of Us'.  For tickets and more information, click here.  
 
Best Parking Options: 
 
• Railway Outdoor Upper (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• Railway Outdoor Lower (26 Te Taou Crescent) 
 
• 73 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Anzac Ave 
 
• 2 Ronayne Street 
 
 

For Christchurch events:  

What: Sex Pistols      

Where: Christchurch Town Hall    

When: Thursday 3rd  April   

The Sex Pistols are returning to our shores after 30 years! The show featuring Frank Cater will bring their Never Mind The Bollooks tour to New Zealand and Australia. For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best Parking Options: 

• 119 Kilmore Street
• 71 Kilmore Street
• 55 Chester Street West 
• Durham Street
• 818 Colombo Street

  

What: Bluey’s Big Play Canterbury Home Show          

Where: Wolfbrook Arena      

When: Friday 21st March - Sunday 23rd March        

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. For tickets and more information click here. 

Best Parking Options: 

• The CDHB Park n Ride carpark

 

What: Holden Nationals Car Show          

Where: Wolfbrook Arena      

When: Saturday 19th April        

The Holden Federations of Clubs NZ are bringing The 2025 Holden Nationals Competition and Car Show to Christchurch. At the vent oyu can view more than 130 Holden and HSV cars. Entry is free for kids and $10 for adults.  For tickets and more information click here. 

Best Parking Options: 

• The CDHB Park n Ride carpark

 

What: Supergroove – The Phenomenon Tour       

Where: Christchurch Town Hall    

When: Saturday 19th April   

Legendary New Zealand band Supergroove is back and ready to light up stages across the country for their highly anticipated reunion tour, The Phenomenon Tour, coming April 2025! Featuring the original ‘95 lineup of the iconic group, the band will come together for a rare series of shows, marking one of the few times they’ve played together in recent years. Known for their high-octane live performances, this is a special opportunity for fans to experience Supergroove on stage all night delivering their timeless hits. For tickets and more information, click here. 

Best Parking Options: 

• 119 Kilmore Street
• 71 Kilmore Street
• 55 Chester Street West 
• Durham Street
• 818 Colombo Street

 

What: Toto feauring Christopher Cross         

Where: Wolfbrook Arena      

When: Saturday 26th April         

TOTO have announced plans to bring their global DOGZ OF OZ tour with special guest CHRISTOPHER CROSS to New Zealand in 2025.  The three-city tour will take place in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch this April. For tickets and more information click here.  

Best Parking Options: 

• The CDHB Park n Ride carpark

  

What: Christchurch Marathon      

Where: Hagley Park     

When: Sunday 13th April         

Christchurch Marathon kicks off on the 13th April, starting in Hagley Park with options to run a full, half marathon, 10km or with little ones in the kids Mara’fun, which is a safe and scenic course in Hagley Park suite to every age group. For tickets and more information, click here. 

Best Parking Options: 

• 148 Gloucester Street 

• 160 Gloucester Street  

• 50 Cathedral Square  

• 245 Manchester Street  

• 227 – 235 Manchester Street 

 

Wellington events: Find out what’s happening in Wellington this July.  

What: Mills Albert Wellington Saints v Franklin Bulls       

Where: TSB Arena  

When: Thursday 3rd April    

Head to TSB Arena for the Saints v Franklin Bulls. For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best Parking Options:  

• Queens Wharf
• VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre 
• HSBC Tower  (Closes at 8pm) 
• Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace

   

What: Joe Daymond – I hope I made you Proud    

Where: The Opera House 

When: Friday 4th April        

Head to The Opera House for a hilarious, wild, and deeply personal show as New Zealand comedian Joe Daymond is bringing a stand-up show to The Opera House in Wellington. Hope I Made You Proud is an uproarious tour through the 29-year-old’s life. It’s an incredible journey from scraping by, living in his car, and cleaning caravans, to becoming a household name through comedy. For tickets and more information click here.  

Best Parking Options: 

• 25A Taranaki Street
• Bond Street, 40 Bond Street
• Lombard
• Ghuznee Street

  

What: Hurricanes v Crusaders           

Where: Sky Stadum    

When: Friday 11th April       

Head to Sky Stadium to watch The Hurricanes take on The Crusaders. If you’re heading along to support either team, we’ve got you covered with great parking options close by. For tickets and more information click here.  

Best central Parking Options: 

• Station carpark, 83 Waterloo Quay 
• The Railway carpark, 63 Waterloo Quay 
• Centre port Zone C, 98 Waterloo Quay 
• Pipitea Marae, 47 Thorndon Quay 
• Thorndon Central, 81 Thorndon Quay 

  

What: Supergroove – The Phenomenon Tour 

Where: The Opera House 

When: Saturday 11th April     

Legendary New Zealand band Supergroove is back and ready to light up stages across the country for their highly anticipated reunion tour, The Phenomenon Tour, coming April 2025! Featuring the original ‘95 lineup of the iconic group, the band will come together for a rare series of shows, marking one of the few times they’ve played together in recent years. Known for their high-octane live performances, this is a special opportunity for fans to experience Supergroove on stage all night delivering their timeless hits. For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best Parking Options: 

25A Taranaki Street 

Bond Street, 40 Bond Streettsb 

Lombard (Closes at 11pm) 

Ghuznee Street, 34 Ghuznee Street 

  

What: Phoenix FC v Melbourne Victory           

Where: Sky Stadum    

When: Saturday 12th April       

Head to Sky Stadium to watch The Phoenix take on The Melbourne Victory. If you’re heading along to support either team, we’ve got you covered with great parking options close by. For tickets and more information click here.  

Best central Parking Options: 

• Station carpark, 83 Waterloo Quay 
• The Railway carpark, 63 Waterloo Quay 
• Centre port Zone C, 98 Waterloo Quay 
• Pipitea Marae, 47 Thorndon Quay 
• Thorndon Central, 81 Thorndon Quay

  

What: Women’s LifeStyle Expo  

Where: TSB Arena  

When: Saturday 12th April     

The Wellington Women’s Lifestyle Expo brings 140 of the best lifestyle companies to TSB Arena for the ultimate girl’s weekend.  The expo will have something for everyone. Featuring fashion, beauty, health, wellness, artisan goods, eco-products, gourmet food and beverages, and so much more. It’s the perfect opportunity for a girls’ day out or a leisurely wander between the exhibitors. For tickets and more information click here.  

Best Parking Options:  

• Queens Wharf
• VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre 
• HSBC Tower  (Closes at 8pm) 
• Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace

  

What: Orchestra Wellington - 1 Prodigy 

Where: Michael Fowler Centre 

When: Saturday 12th April            

Orchestra Wellington’s 2025 season commemorates the 50th anniversary of Dimitri Shostakovich’s death, tracing the meteoric rise of a teenage wunderkind, celebrated by his country, who eventually faced censure and potential imprisonment, or worse. For tickets and more information, click here. 

Best Parking options: 

• 25A Taranaki Street
• Bond Street, 40 Bond Street 
• Lombard 
• VSPC (Victoria Street Parking Centre, 15-21 Victoria Street

  

What: The RNZB Dazzlehands  

When: St James Theatre  

Where: Saturday 12th April – Sunday 13th April          

As part of their Aotearoa tour, The Royal Zealand Ballet ais bringing Dazzlehands to Wellington. For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best Parking Options:  

• 25a Taranaki Street
• Lower Tory Street
• Ghuznee Street
• Chaffers Street 
• 29 Marion Street

  

What: Armageddon           

Where: Sky Stadum    

When: Friday 18th April – Sunday 20th April       

New Zealand’s largest annual entertainment event is coming back to Wellington this April, to bring a celebration of all things geek where fans of classic and current TV and movies, comics, games, cosplay and animation and more come together to revel in enjoyment of all things pop culture and beyond. For tickets and more information, click here. 

Best central Parking Options: 

• Station carpark, 83 Waterloo Quay 
• The Railway carpark, 63 Waterloo Quay 
• Centre port Zone C, 98 Waterloo Quay 
• Pipitea Marae, 47 Thorndon Quay 
• Thorndon Central, 81 Thorndon Quay

  

What: Bluey’s Big Play Stage Show   

Where: TSB Arena  

When: Saturday 19th April – 20th April      

Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. For tickets and more information click here.  

Best Parking Options:  

• Queens Wharf
• VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre 
• HSBC Tower  (Closes at 8pm) 
• Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace

  

What: The Play That Goes Wrong 

Where: The Opera House 

When: Saturday 19th April – Sunday 27th April  

The Play that Goes Wrong is a hilarious hybrid of Monty Python farce and Sherlock Holmes mystery. It follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s performance of a classic murder-mystery play. Everything that can go wrong, does go wrong — to hilarious effect. There’s an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over the set and their lines. For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best Parking Options: 

25A Taranaki Street 

Bond Street, 40 Bond Street 

Lombard (Closes at 11pm) 

Ghuznee Street, 34 Ghuznee Street 

  

What: Mills Albert Wellington Saints v Nelson Giants   

Where: TSB Arena  

When: Monday 21st April     

The Saints are taking on The Nelson Giants at TSB Arena! For tickets and more information click here.  

Best Parking Options:  

• Queens Wharf
• VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre 
• HSBC Tower  (Closes at 8pm) 
• Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace

  

 What: Toto with Chistopher Cross   

Where: TSB Arena  

When: Thursday 24th April     

TOTO have announced plans to bring their global DOGZ OF OZ tour with special guest CHRISTOPHER CROSS to New Zealand in 2025.  The three-city tour will take place in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch this April. For tickets and more information click here.  

Best Parking Options:  

• Queens Wharf
• VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre 
• HSBC Tower  (Closes at 8pm) 
• Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace

  

 What: Ben Elton – Authentic Stupidity 

Where: Michael Fowler Centre 

When: Saturday 26th April            

Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out New Zealand tour in 2021, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity. For tickets and more information, click here. 

Best Parking options: 

• 25A Taranaki Street
• Bond Street, 40 Bond Street 
• Lombard 
• VSPC (Victoria Street Parking Centre, 15-21 Victoria Street

 

What: Mills Albert Wellington Saints v Hawke Bay Hawkes   

Where: TSB Arena  

When: Sunday 27th April    

The Saints are taking on The Hawke Bay Hawkes at TSB Arena! For tickets and more information click here.  

Best Parking Options:  

• Queens Wharf
• VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre 
• HSBC Tower  (Closes at 8pm) 
• Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace

 

What: Royal New Zealand Ballet – Firebird        

When: St James Theatre  

Where: Wednesday 30th April 

RNZB are bringing Firebird to Wellington, the ballet based on the novel by Miles Franklin was created in 2023 by choreographer Cathy Marston, based on high demand throughout the ballet world for her imaginative and compelling story telling. For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best Parking Options:  

• 25a Taranaki Street
• Lower Tory Street
• Ghuznee Street
• Chaffers Street 
• 29 Marion Street

   

What: Disney: The Magic of Animation      

Where: Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre 

When: Thursday 20th February – Sunday 13th July 2025  

Celebrated worldwide, from Paris to Tokyo, Seoul to Melbourne, "Disney: The Magic of Animation" showcases a stunning collection of artworks from the talented artists and filmmakers at Walt Disney Animation Studios. This exhibition will spark joy, curiosity, and nostalgia in visitors of all ages. For tickets and more information, click here.  

Best central Parking Options: 

• Lower Tory Street
• 25a Taranaki Street
• 260 Wakefiled Street 
• Chaffers Street