What's on this July!

July Events – What’s on?

Do you want to know what’s on in July 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: Aotea Square Ice Rink

Where: Aotea Square

When: Monday 1^st July - Thursday 1^st August

Our favourite winter experience is back! Head to Aotea Square for ice skating and a new feature of curling lanes! Perfect for a friendly competition to see who has the best skills! The ice rink is open 10am – 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10am- 10pm Sunday – Thursday. For a fun date night visit on a Friday from 7pm for a live DJ! For tickets and more information, click here.

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What: The World of Musicals

Where: Bruce Mason, Takapuna

When: Tuesday 2^nd July

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.

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What: Thelma and Louise Don’t Die

Where: The Civic, Auckland

When: Thursday 4^th July – Saturday 6^th July

All to the soundtrack of Elvis Presley, Thelma & Louise tells the story of two women running from something, looking for something and teething on the edge of a cliff while their worlds fall apart around them. The show is full of drama, yet a mad, entertaining and joyful show, not to be missed. For tickets and more information, click here.

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What: Chelsea Handler, LBB

Where: Auckland Town Hall

When: Friday 5^th July

Award winning comedian Chelsea Handler is heading to the stage as she brings her hilarious Little B*tch Tour to Auckland. For tickets and more information, click here.

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What: Teddy Swims

Where: Spark Arena

When: Saturday 6^th July 2024

After becoming a worldwide sensation and only just getting started, signer song writer Teddy Swims is heading to New Zealand. The Atlanta singer has an impressive 2.2 billion steams online and will perform an unforgettable night along with his band Freak Freely. For tickets and information, click here.

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What: Chris Parker

Where: Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre

When: Saturday 6^th July

Self-proclaimed People’s Princess of Aotearoa Chris Parker is heading to Aotea Theatre for a show that will have you laughing from start to finish. For tickets and more information click here.

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What: Ali Wong Live

Where: The Civic

When: Monday 8^th July 2024

Ali Wong is heading to our shores for her very first New Zealand Show! The emmy-winning actress and stand-up comedian will bring you a fabulous date night out or nigh tout with friends.

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What: Madagascar The Musical

Where: Bruce Mason

When: Tuesday 16^th July 2024 – 18^th July 2024

Get ready to move it move it, as Madagascar the Musical is heading to The Bruce Mason Centre just in time for the school holidays. This action-packed show is for all ages and will have you laughing out loud, while enjoying fabulous music and amazing dance routines. For tickets and more information, click here.

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What: Mo Gilligan

Where: Sky City Theatre

When: Tuesday 16^th July 2024

Funny man Mo Gilligan is heading to NZ for his biggest show to date. Due to popular demand this event is now being hosted at Sky City Theatre after tickets at Turning Fork sold out as fast as lightning! For tickets and more information, click here.

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What: Girl in Red

Where: Spark Arena

When: Tuesday 23^rd July

On the back of her new album I’m Doing It Again Baby, Norwegian alt-pop artist and songwriter girl in red is heading to New Zealand. For tickets and more information, click here.

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What: Danny Ocean – Reflexa Tour

Where: Auckland Town Hall

When: Friday 26^th July

Here for his first tour Venezuelan artist and producer Danny Ocean is heading to New Zealand.

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What: Tenacious D

Where: Spark Arena

When: Friday 26^th July

Our favourite duo Jack Black and Kyle Gass are heading to Spark Arena for their Spicy Meatball Tour! The rock band hand have been travelling and selling out across cities across the world since kicking off in London! For more information, click here.

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For Christchurch events:

What: Georgie Carroll: Sista Flo 2.0

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street

When: Saturday 1^st July

Nurse turned comedian Georgie Carroll is heading to Wellington. Sista Flo 2.0 is her hit show after appearing on Britain’s Got Talent in 2023 and following a sold-out show at Edinburgh Fringe and a sellout Australian and UK tour.

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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.

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What: Puss in Boots

Where: Colombo Lodge

When: Saturday 6^th July – 21^st July May

Who doesn’t love Shrek and Puss in Boots. On at Colombo Lodge, you can take the kids to a live theatre show of everyone's favourite and funny story tale. The event is on from the 6th July – 21st July at 11am – 12pm. For tickets and more information, click here.

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The Beckenham Baptist Church

What: Chelsea Handler – LBB

Where: St James Theatre

When: Saturday 6^th July

Award-winning comedian Chelsea Handler is hitting the road with her hilarious Little Big Bitch Tour! Get ready for a night of laughs as she takes the stage down under! ⁠

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What: Magic Men

Where: Christchurch Town Hall

When: Friday 12^th July

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 perfomanace. For more information and for tickets, click here.

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What: School Holidays Roller Disco

Where: Riverside Market

When: Friday 12th July

Dance and roller skate the morning away! The kids will burn off lots of energy (we hope) and have fun dancing at a School Holidays Roller Disco at Riverside Market. The event is on Saturday 8th July and Saturday 15th July from 9.30 - 11.30am. This is a fun event for all ages and it doesn't matter if you’re a beginner or roller skate pro and don’t worry the fee includes skates and that all important safety gear or you can take your own.

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What: Holiday Workshop: Printmaking

Where: Art Gallery Te Puna

When: Wednesday 10-12^th July

One for the school Schools head to The Art Gallery Te Puna, for one of their many school holiday workshops, we recommend the Holiday Workshop: Printmaking. This event will let kids explore the creative world of print with a Marilyn Webb Inspired Print Making Workshop. The event is best for kids from age 8 to 12 years old.

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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.

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What: Squishable Science: Science Holiday Science Workshop

When: Space Place

Where: 9^th, 10^th, 16^th, 17^th July (Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school holidays)

One for older during the school holidays, take them to Squishable Science: Science Holiday Science Workshop at Space Place. The event is on the 9th, 10, 16th and 17th July. Kids can get hands on with gooey fun and squaihy discoveries all while leaning about science! The event finishes with a planetarium show at the dome theatre.

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Skyline (you’ll need to catch the gondola to Space Place
James Cook Hotel
Plimmer Tower
35 Boulcott Street

What: Wellington Ice Rink

Where: Queens Wharf

When: Wednesday 10th July – Sunday 28^th July

Get your skates on everyone! The Wellington Ice Rink is back for Winter and perfect the school holidays. Wednesday nights are student nights and the kids can enjoy some iconic beats from the DJ, or if they bring their student I.D they can get a sweet discount upon entry! Let the kids burn some energy while you watch from the sides or send the older ones on their own with friends for the day so you can enjoy a quiet household. Either way this is an event that needs to be on your list!

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What: Chris Parker

Where: The Opera House

When: Saturday 13^th July

Self-proclaimed People’s Princess of Aotearoa Chris Parker is heading to The Opera House for a show that will have you laughing from start to finish. For tickets and more information click here.

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What: Harleem Globetrotters – 2024 World Tour

Where: TSB Arena

When: Saturday 13^th July

Get ready for gravity-defying leaps, impossible shots, and awesome slam dunks. The Harlem Globetrotters are shooting hoops in Wellington in 2024. The world-famous basketball team are bringing their 2024 World Tour to TSB Arena. For more information, click here.

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What: A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation

Where: The Opera House

When: Sunday 14^th July

Who doesn’t love Irish dancing, folk songs and just a fun night out. Celebrate Celtic culture with the ultimate Irish Dance show- A Taste of Ireland at The Opera House. For tickets and more information, click here

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What: Wellington Saints v Southland Sharks

Where: TSB Arena

When: Sunday 14^th July

Heading along to support the Saints basketball season, we have great parking options close to TSB Arena.

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What: Tenacious D

Where: TSB Arena

When: Wednesday 24^th July

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What: The Fleetwood Mac Experience

Where: The Opera House

When: Saturday 27^th July

For a night of timeless classics and chart-topping hits head along to The Fleetwood Mac experience where talented Musicians and Steve K will faithfully recreate the magic and allure of Fleetwood Mac's unforgettable sound. For tickets and more information click here.

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What: Jimmy Barnes

Where: Michael Fowler Centre

When: Sunday 28^th July

Australian Rock and Roll legend Jimmy Barnes is heading Wellington for his Hell of a Tour show. Audience can sing along as he delves into his 40 year career with all his greatest hits. For tickets and more information click here.

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