August Events – What’s on?

Do you want to know what’s going on in August in our largest cities in Aotearoa? Here’s our handy guide for events in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, all with parking close by.

For Aucklanders:

What: The Lion King Live in Concert

Where: Aotea Square  

When: Friday 30^th – Saturday 31^st August  

To celebrate the Lion Kings 30^th Anniversary The Auckland Philharmonia our performing the much loved family classic The Lion King at Aotea Square. Ere you can enjoy the family classic on the big screen while listening to the best music in town.  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: World Press Photo Exhibition

Where: Level 5, Smith & Caughey’s 

When: Thursday 1^st August – Sunday 11^th August 

The renowned global World Press Photo Exhibition is heading to Smith & Caughey’s in August. The exhibition is travels worldwide and it’s shown in more than 60 cities across the world annually. Through the display you can see a diverse selection of the world’s best photojournalism and documentary photography from the past year. Issues affecting everyday people such as health, war, and climate change are often highlighted. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Angus & Julia Stone

Where: Aotea Square  

When: Saturday 3^rd August  

Sibling duo Angus and Julia Stone are heading to our shores, for their global Living Room Sessions tour which celebrates the release of their new upcoming album Cape Forestier. 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: Synthony Pride 

Where: Spark Arena

When: Saturday 3^rd August 

Who doesn’t love Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Madonna, Calvin Harris and Sophie Ellis Bextor! Synthony Pride is the ultimate party night out and heading to Spark Arena this Saturday! For tickets and 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: A Taste of Ireland   

Where: Bruce Mason, Takapuna 

When: Saturday 3^rd August   

Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation hits stages across New Zealand, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.

Best Parking Options:

• Car Park By the Sea
• Takapuna Police calendar
• Hustmere Street

 

What: Celeste Barber 

Where: Aotea Square  

When: Sunday 4^th August  

The Queen of Australian comedy is back with her new show Backup Dancer which in true Celeste style tackles everything from big political topics, freeing nipples and inappropriately texting therapists, to what it would really be like to be Taylor Swift’s backup dancer. For more information click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Solace, Royal New Zealand Ballet 

Where: Aotea Square  

When: Thursday 8^th August, Friday 9^th August, Saturday 10^th August

Head to Aotea Square to see a new ballet Solace, created by Wayne McGregor, Sarah Foster-Sproull and Alice Topp. This ballet shows a new story of dancing to dree your soul. 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: Disney on Ice Presents Road Trip Adventures  

Where: Spark Arena

When: Thursday 8^th August – Sunday 11^th August   

Join Mickey Mouse and his friends as they take a wild journey to your favourite Disney destinations.  In the show you can travel anywhere from Moana and the sun soaked Motunui, Africa with the Lion King and even a whole new world with Aladdin and Jasmine. 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: Afrikaans is Leeker     

Where: Bruce Mason, Takapuna 

When: Saturday 10^th August    

Join Juanita du Plessis and Kurt Darren and hang out for a night in Afrikaans. Afrikaans is Lekker tour every year with the best artists from South Africa. This one is going to be big. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• Car Park By the Sea
• Takapuna Police calendar
• Hustmere Street

 

What: Ed Byrne  

Where: Bruce Mason, Takapuna 

When: Friday 16^th August    

If you love musicals this is the show for you! With all the hot songs in one night. From the best of Les Misérables, Guys & Dolls, South Pacific to The Phantom of The Opera, there is something for everyone. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• Car Park By the Sea
• Takapuna Police calendar
• Hustmere Street

 

What: All Backs v Argentina (Rugby Championships)

Where: Eden Park

When: Saturday 10^th & 17^th August       

If you’re heading to Eden Park for the second game v Argentina, we have you great parking options close to the stadium or park in the CBD and catch the bus/ rain to the game. For more information, click here.

Best central Parking Options:

• Thorndon Central
• Centre Post Boulevard
• Pipitea Marae
• Murphy Street
• Station carp park

 

What: Bjorn Again 

Where: Aotea Square 

When: Sunday 25^th August 

Who doesn’t love a bit of ABBA! For the ultimate boogie night head to Aotea Theatre for the tribute show that will have you dancing in the isle and signing along to your favourite Abba classics. Bjorn again is one of the most successful ABBA tribute bands and is fully endorsed by the original members of ABBA, with this show a special one with it being 50 years since ABBA won Eurovision in 1974. 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: Oh What A Night, Tribute to Frankie Vali & The Four  

Where: Sky City Theatre  

When: Thursday 29^th August  

Head to Sky City for the ultimate family friendly night out. Oh What A Night has been thrilling audience around the world with classics hit from Greece, Jersey Boys and more. That thrown in with great choreography, boundless energy, humour and instantly recognisable classic pop songs that have become timeless.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Greta Van Fleet   

Where: Spark Arena

When: Friday 30^Th August

Grammy Award winning US rock pop act Greeta Van Fleet are heading to Spark Arena in August, this is the first time they’ve been to our shores since 2019. ,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: Bridgerton by Candlelight  

Where: Bruce Mason, Takapuna 

When: Saturday 31^st August 

For a formal affair, head to The Bruce Mason Centre in your finest attire and enjoy a night listening to the music from this seasons Bridgerton.  Presented by the renowned New Zealand String Quartet – Te Rōpu Tūrū O Aotearoa – and Ben McDonald, Bridgerton By Candlelight offers a unique fusion of classical elegance and contemporary flair. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• Car Park By the Sea
• Takapuna Police calendar
• Hustmere Street

 

What: The Grand Auckland Salsa Ball

Where: Auckland Town Hall 

When: Saturday 31^st August    

Award winning comedian Chelsea Handler is heading to the stage as she brings her hilarious Little

Best Parking Options:

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

 

For Christchurch events:

What: Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Where: Canterbury Museum at CoCA

When: Monday 1^st July – 8^th September

For the chance to see the most amazing wildlife photographs, head to the Canterbury Museum, here With over 100 photographs on display including images of a three legged Artic Fox backlit by the midnight sun in the Canadian Artic, a polar bear drifting off to sleep on a Norwegian iceberg and an endangered golden tri-spine horseshoe crab strutting in the Philippines. For more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• 63 Worcester Boulevard
• 76 Armagh Street
• 78 Worcester Boulevard
• 107 Cambridge Terrace
• 85 Armagh Street

 

What: The Eagles Greatest Hits

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Saturday 10^th August   

For the best Eagles Tribute band head to Christchurch this August. Here this 2-hour concert will bring all your favourite classics from the iconic US band. 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

 

What: Run Nation Film Festival      

Where: Academy Gold Cinema, 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham    

When: Thursday 1^st August    

This is the 10^th anniversary of Run Nation Film Festival. Here runners can enjoy a 2-hour screening of the best places to run throughout New Zealand and Australia. 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

 

What: A Taste of Ireland

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Sunday 11^th August  

Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation hits stages across New Zealand, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation.

 Best Parking Options:

• 148 Gloucester Street
• 160 Gloucester Street
• 50 Cathedral Square
• 245 Manchester Street
• 227 – 235 Manchester Street

 

What: Solace  

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Friday 16^th August    

Head to The Issac Theatre to see a new ballet Solace, created by Wayne McGregor, Sarah Foster-Sproull and Alice Topp. This ballet shows a new story of dancing to dree your soul. 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

 

What: Dai Henwood – Dai Hard

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Friday 23^rd August 

For his first solo show Dai Henwood is bringing all the stops! The show will cover the whole lot of things that have been happening in Dais and in the world recently and are sure to bring plenty of laughs for a fabulous night out. For tickets and more information, click here. Please note this event is rated 16 and above.

Best Parking Options:

• 148 Gloucester Street
• 160 Gloucester Street
• 50 Cathedral Square
• 245 Manchester Street
• 227 – 235 Manchester Street

 

What: Bjorn Again! The Waterloo Anniversary Tour  

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Saturday 31^st August  

Who doesn’t love a bit of ABBA! For the ultimate boogie night head to Issac Theatre Royal Aotea Theatre for the tribute show that will have you dancing in the isle and signing along to your favourite Abba classics. Bjorn again is one of the most successful ABBA tribute bands and is fully endorsed by the original members of ABBA, with this show a special one with it being 50 years since ABBA won Eurovision in 1974. 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

 

What:  CSO & Ché-Fu

Where: Christchurch Town Hall

When:  Saturday 10^th August    

Voted Australia’s Best male dance group and guaranteed to be a night to remember Magic Men are heading to Christchurch for a heart stopping live performance. For more information and for tickets, click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What:  Go Live Festival

Where: Christchurch Town Hall

When: Saturday 17^th August   

Returning To Christchurch is the Go Live Festival! This year they’ll be over 15 local artists bringing a night of fun to show case their talents at the Christchurch Town Hall. Featuring four stages and an awesome mix of music performed by some of the best-emerging indie, rock and pop bands. 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:  Go Green Expo

Where: Wolfbrook Arena  

When: Saturday 24^th & Sunday 25^th August   

Head to Wolfbrook Arena for the annual Go Green Expo. The expo is perfect whether your renovating, looking for more eco-friendly products or just looking for a healthier lifestyle. They’ll be products and services from a range of businesses and products such as health & wellness, beauty and health care, home & living, food & beverage and building and healthy homes. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Riverside Multi-cultural Festival 2024  

Where: Riverside Market 

When:  Saturday 3^rd August    

Head to Riverside for a weekend of music, dance and celebration at this weekend’s multi-cultural celebration weekend. The event is to celebrate 30 years of the Taiwanese Hwa-Hsin Society in Christchurch. The event is free entry and suitable for all ages.

Best Parking Options:

• The Terrace car park
• 150 Tuam Street
• 118 Tuam Street

What: Art Safari

Where: Art Gallery Te Puna   

When: Thursday 1^st August    

One for the school Schools  head to The Art Gallery Te Puna,

Best Parking Options:

• 63 Worcester Boulevard
• 76 Armagh Street
• 107 Cambridge Terrace
• 78 Worcester Boulevard
• The West End carpark

 

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

What: Doctor Who Ngā Ao Mīharo | Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder

Where: Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre

When: Saturday 1^st June – Monday 28^th October 2024

The TARDIS is heading to Wellington for an extraordinary Doctor Who exhibition. Guests can explore the science behind the global hit series, encounter iconic characters and discover on-screen worlds.

Best Parking Options:

• 25A Taranaki Street
• Chaffers Street (closes at 7pm)
• Bond Street
• Lombard
  Ghuznee Street

 

What:  Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival

Where: Throughout Wellington CBD

When: Thursday 1^st August – Friday 16^th August    

Best Central Parking Options:

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

For other locations please visit the Wilson Parking website or use the ParkMate app.

 

What: Solace from the Royal New Zealand Ballet

When: St James Theatre

Where: Thursday 1^st August to Saturday 3^rd August   

Head to St James Theatre to see a new ballet Solace, created by Wayne McGregor, Sarah Foster-Sproull and Alice Topp. This ballet shows a new story of dancing to dree your soul. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Wellington Visa on a Plate              

Where: Throughout Wellington CBD

When: Thursday 1^st August – Saturday 31^st August   

It’s August which means Wellington Visa on a Plate is back! This August Wellington restaurants, cafes and food businesses will be bringing you a taste of their best dishes as part of Visa on a Plate.  You’ll find everything from five course meals, a quick bite to eat, delicious puddings, British treats and even a murder mystery foodie edition night out plus everything in between. For more information, click here.

Best Central Parking Options:

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

For other locations please visit the Wilson Parking website or use the ParkMate app.

 

What: Burger Wellington              

Where: Throughout Wellington CBD

When: Monday 5^th August – Sunday 25^th August   

As part of Visa on a Plate Burger Welly is back, where over 200 restaurants are bringing you their best burgers!

Best Central Parking Options:

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

For other locations please visit the Wialon Parking website or use the ParkMate app.

 

What: Celeste Barber  

Where: The Opera House

When: Saturday 3^rd August   

The Queen of Australian comedy is back with her new show Backup Dancer which in true Celeste style tackles everything from big political topics, freeing nipples and inappropriately texting therapists, to what it would really be like to be Taylor Swift’s backup dancer. For more information click here.

For tickets and more information click here. (change link)

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: NZSO – Mozart     

Where: Michael Fowler Centre

When: Friday 9^th August 

André de Ridder is returning to conduct a cozy winter festival concert to warm the classical music fan’s heart. Supported by Andrea Lam on piano the mostly Mozart programme that launches de Ridder’s festival features Mozart’s 40th Symphony, an absolute classic instantly recognisable from its opening main theme of repeating minor second intervals

Best Parking options:

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

 

What: Afrikaans is Leeker 2024    

Where: The Opera House      

When: Friday 9^th August    

Join Juanita du Plessis and Kurt Darren and hang out for a night in Afrikaans. Afrikaans is Lekker tour every year with the best artists from South Africa. This one is going to be big. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking options:

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

 

What: All Backs v Argentina (Rugby Championships)

Where: Sky Stadium

When: Saturday 10^th August   

If you’re heading to Sky Stadium to support the All Blacks take on Argentina, we have you covered with parking options close to the stadium.

For more information, click here.

Best central Parking Options:

• Thorndon Central
• Pipitea Marae
• Queens Wharf 
• VSPC 
• Station carp park

Please note Centre Post Boulevard carpark is closed during games. 

 

What: We Will Rock You 

When: St James Theatre

Where: Thursday 15^th August – Sunday 1^st September    

It’s finally Wellington’s turn to see the awe-inspiring show based on the songs of Queen and the book by Ben Elton. The show will bring more than 24 of Queens famous songs to life all in a fun and dangerous show which takes place in a future age on a planet once called earth but now controlled by a mighty corporation. For tickets and more information click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Ed Byrne – Tragedy Plus Time   

Where: The Opera House

When: Saturday 17^th August   

After receiving 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Ed Byrne is heading to Wellington for his ‘Tragedy Plus Time’ show sure to bring belly laughs!  For tickets and more information click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: NZSO – La Mer     

Where: Michael Fowler Centre

When: Friday 23^rd August  

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: Orpheus Choir – The Creation    

Where: Michael Fowler Centre

When: Saturday 24^th August  

In August two of Wellington’s best choirs join forces to present one of the Baroque period’s great masterpieces. The performance offers a reimagined perspective on the choral piece. It merges timeless music with modern creativity. It will feature dance from Footnote New Zealand, stunning special effects, and a cinematic LED screen. Each element combines to enhance the narrative of the universe’s formation.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 Wellington Food Show 

Where: Sky Stadium

When: Saturday 30^th August – Sunday 1^st September    

The Wellington Food Show is on the last weekend of August at Sky Stadium and is the perfect day out with over 120 food exhibitors ready to take your taste buds on a flavorsome adventure! They’ll also be master classes and cooking shows from some of New Zealand’s most loved foodies. For more information, click here.

Best central Parking Options:

• Thorndon Central
• Centre Post Boulevard
• Pipitea Marae
• Murphy Street
• Station carp park