What's on this November!
With us heading for the final few months of 2024 (how crazy is that) there are lots of events, festivals and even a few Christmasy events all in November. If you want to know what’s on in our largest cities across Aotearoa then here is our handy guide for November, all with parking close by.
For Aucklanders:
What: The Nutcracker
Where: Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
When: Saturday 1st and 2nd November
The enchanted ballet The Nutcracker is heading our shores, turning the Aotearoa Centre into a magical wintery wonderland. This is the perfect way to kick of the festive celebrations from the breathtaking snowflakes to the iconic Sugar Plum Fairy, every moment will captivate your imagination and fill your heart with Christmas joy. For 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: Tricks n Treats Magic Show
Where: The Pump House, Takapuna
When: Saturday 2nd November
Perfect for the whole family, Tricks n Treats is back as Andre and Felicity bring you a family fun magic show. The show is fast paced and has a little bit of everything from music, magic, live animals, illusions and prizes! For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Takapuna Police
- Como Street carpark
- Hustmere Street
- Car Park By the Sea
What: BNZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers
Where: Spark Arena
When: Saturday 2nd November
Support the BNZ Breakers for their NBL25 season in November as they take on the Adelaide 36ers. 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: Trevor Noah
Where: Spark Arena
When: Tuesday 5th November
Comedian Trevor Noah is heading to our shores as part of his Off The Record Tour. Trevor has written, produced, and starred in 12 comedy specials, including Emmy-nominated “I Wish You Would,” his third for Netflix, which premiered globally in November 2022. True to form, Trevor hilariously shares revelations about learning to speak German, modern communication, and his love for curry. His previous special, “Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia” received a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show, as well as a Grammy Award nomination. 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: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Where: The Pump House, Takapuna
When: Friday 8th November
Kick off the festive season with a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol, for The Pump House Fundraiser. Sure to bring laughs, singing and plenty of family fun with this Dickens classic. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Takapuna Police
- Como Street carpark
- Hustmere Street
- Car Park By the Sea
What: Kitty Flanagan
Where: ASB Waterfront Theatre
When: Friday 8th November and Saturday 9th November
Fresh from hit Netflix show Fisk and Have you been Paying Attention, Kitty Flanagan is bringing her hit show which promises to bring laughs, good times, handy hints and a tune about underpants that won’t leave your head for weeks. For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 55 Gaunt Street
- 36 Gaunt Street
- 115 Fanshawe Street
- Captain Daldy, 58 Gaunt Street
What: Takapuna Rocks
Where: The Strand, Takapuna
When: Saturday 9th November
For a fun festival for all ages, head to Takapuna Rocks. The festival celebrates classic cars, hot rods, rock n Roll and all things vintage with a market and family activities. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Takapuna Police
- Como Street carpark
- Hustmere Street
- Car Park By the Sea
What: 7 Days Live
Where: Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
When: Tuesday 12th November
New Zealand’s favourite TV comedy 7 Days is heading on tour with 10 shows across Aotearoa. The live show will bring you everything you love about the tv show only bigger, better and with less filters! For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Hustmere Street
- Car Park By the Sea
- Takapuna Police
- Como Street carpark
What: Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns
Where: Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
When: Wednesday 13th November
Irish Dance and illusion sensation group Celtic Illusion are bringing their exhilarating show to Takapuna. The show features new spellbinding illusions, enhancing music and choreography and so much more. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Hustmere Street
- Car Park By the Sea
- Takapuna Police
- Como Street carpark
What: Pride and Prejudice
Where: The Pump House, Takapuna
When: Friday 13th – 17th November
For a different spin to classic Jan Austen Story, head to Kate Hamill’s adaption of Pride & Prejudice. Bold, surprising and boisterous it’s the perfect girls nigh tout or date night with a loved one. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Takapuna Police
- Como Street carpark
- Hustmere Street
- Car Park By the Sea
What: Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour
Where: Eden Park
When: Wednesday 13th November
Our favourite brit band Cold Paly are heading to New Zealand as part of their record breaking Spheres World Tour, Known for putting on an amazing performance this is sure to be one for the bucket list. For tickets and more information, click here.
Park in the city and catch the train to Eden Park:
- 27 Fort Street
- Princes Wharf
- Reo carpark
- ANZ Tower
- 51 Shortland Street
- SAP Tower
- Saint Matthews
What: Twenty One Pilots
Where: Spark Arena
When: Sunday 17th November
Tate McRae has become the artist to watch with over 3.5 billion streams and having collaborated with many mega stars! To catch her headline store head to Spark Arena on the 19th November. 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: Tate McRae
Where: Spark Arena
When: Tuesday 19th November
Twenty One Pilots are heading to New Zealand for their much anticipated The Clancy Tour! It’s been 6 years since the band were last on our shores, so this concert is sure to be a sell out! The tour will bring you your classics and songs from their new album Clancy which was released in May. 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: Hozier – Unreal Unearth Tour
Where: Spark Arena
When: Wednesday 20th November
Hozier is returning to New Zealand for his highly successful Unreal unearthed Tour which is a sold-out event! The Grammy nominated ad ward winning multi-platinum artist will be bringing you his classic hits such as Take me Church and Someone New. For 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: Crowded House
Where: Spark Arena
When: Saturday 23rd November
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House are coming to Spark Arena for their 2024 Australia and New Zealand "Gravity Stairs Tour. The tour is to celebrate their new album which was released earlier this year. 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: Urzila Carlson- Just Jokes
Where: Aotea Square & Queen Street
When: Saturday 23rd November
Aotearoa's favourite South African-Kiwi, Urzila Carlson is back with her Just Jokes Tour perfect for ta date night or night out with friends. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Greys Avenue
- 205 Queen Street
- Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street
- Elliott Street
- Saint Matthews
- Durham Lane
What: Brad Williams
Where: SkyCity Theatre
When: Monday 25th November
The US comedian is heading to Sky City for his Pound for pound tour, sure to bring countless laughs as he shares his humorous and inspiring observations on disability, relationships, sex, and race and everything in between. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Vogel Lane
- Elliott Street
- Saint Matthews
- 205 Queen Street
- Durham Lane
What: Atomic 2.0
Where: Auckland Town Hall
When: Friday 29th November
Head to Auckland Town Hall for an electrifying event from Kiwi artists performing the iconic hits of Blondie, Eurythmic, Pretenders, Pattti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett and many more. 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
For Hamilton events
What: Divas!
Where: Clarence Street Theatre, 69 Clarence Street
When: Saturday 2nd November
Enjoy a spectacular night from the world’s biggest divas! Featuring New Zealand’s leading performers The Lady Killers, including national treasures Jackie Clarke, Tina Cross, Suzanne Lynch and their phenomenal live band! For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- The Farmers Hamilton carpark, 43 Collingwood Street
- Barton Street carpark, 306 Barton Street
What: Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns
Where: Clarence Street Theatre, 69 Clarence Street
When: Tuesday 5th November
Irish Dance and illusion sensation group Celtic Illusion are bringing their exhilarating show to Takapuna. The show features new spellbinding illusions, enhancing music and choreography and so much more. For tickets and more information, click here. or more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- The Farmers Hamilton carpark, 43 Collingwood Street
- Barton Street carpark, 306 Barton Street
For Christchurch events:
What: The Rayman Healthcare Season of A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street
When: Friday 1st – Saturday 2nd November
Following its hugely successful premiere in 2015, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is bringing back A Midsummer Night’s Dream just in time for Christmas 2024. This ballet is a crowd favourite and great for all ages. 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: Diwali Celebrations at Riverside Market
Where: Riverside Market
When: Saturday 2nd November 5pm – 9pm
Riverside Market in Christchurch city centre is celebrating Diwali with a vibrant Diwali Festival on Saturday 2nd November from 5pm – 9pm. This family friendly event kicks off from 5pm and will bring a taste of India with musical, dance and light performances, family crafts including henna decorating. . For more information and tickets click here.
Best Parking Options:
- The Terrace car park
- 150 Tuam Street
- 118 Tuam Street
What: Pub Choir – Honest Feedback Tour
Where: Christchurch Town Hall
When: Tuesday 5th November
Join Astrid Jorgensen and come and experience Pub Choir, the event will take you down the rabbit hole of song and be guided to musical glory over the course of 2 hours. Astrid will take a song and carefully and craft it into a new version in three-part harmony. It’s a fun and great night out with friends. 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: Öof Tatatá
Where: Christchurch Town Hall
When: Friday 8th November
Join Jason Momoa, Mike Hayes and Kenny Dale as they perform their first tour of New Zealand for Öof Tatatá . Performing a mixture of rock and roll classics and their own songs, the gigs are sure to be a night to remember! 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: 2024 Fast5 Netball World Series
Where: Wolfbrook Arena
When: Saturday 9th November – Sunday 10th November
Taking over Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch on the 9th and 10th November 2024, FAST5 is the all-action, high-energy game that showcases amazing athletes in quick-fire battles across two days. The top six female teams in world Netball are joined by three men’s teams for 24 thrilling matches in a spectacular sporting event. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- The CDHB Park n Ride carpark
What: 7 Days Live
Where: Christchurch Town Hall
When: Sunday 10th November
New Zealand’s favourite TV comedy 7 Days is heading on tour with 10 shows across Aotearoa. The live show will bring you everything you love about the tv show only bigger, better and with less filters! 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: Crowed House
Where: Wolfbrook Arena
When: Wednesday 13th November
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House are coming to Spark Arena for their 2024 Australia and New Zealand "Gravity Stairs Tour. The tour is to celebrate their new album which was released earlier this year. For tickets and information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- The CDHB Park n Ride carpark
What: Dean Lewis – The Epilogue World Tour
Where: Christchurch Town Hall
When: Thursday 14th November
Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis is heading The Town Hall a spart of his Epilogue World Tour. He’ll be playing hits from his highly anticipated third album The Epilogue as well as classic favourites. 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: Urzila Carlson: Just Jokes
Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street
When: Friday 15th November
Aotearoa's favourite South African-Kiwi, Urzila Carlson is back with her Just Jokes Tour perfect for ta date night or night out with friends. 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: Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns
Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street
When: Tuesday 19th November
Irish Dance and illusion sensation group Celtic Illusion are bringing their exhilarating show to Takapuna. The show features new spellbinding illusions, enhancing music and choreography and so much more. 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: Atomic 2.0 – Hailing The Pioneering Women Of Rock
Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street
When: Friday 22nd November
Head to The Issac Theatre Royal for an electrifying event from Kiwi artists performing the iconic hits of Blondie, Eurythmic, Pretenders, Pattti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett and many more. 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: Hozier – Unreal Unearth Tour
Where: Wolfbrook Arena
When: Friday 22nd November – Saturday 23rd November
Hozier is returning to New Zealand for his highly successful Unreal unearthed Tour which is a sold-out event! The Grammy nominated ad ward winning multi-platinum artist will be bringing you his classic hits such as Take me Church and Someone New. For more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- The CDHB Park n Ride carpark
What: Tall Blacks V Chinese Taipei
Where: Wolfbrook Arena
When: Monday 25th November
Playing to qualify for the FIBA Asia Cup, The Tall Blacks are returning to Christchurch to take on Chinese Taipei. Promised to bring lots of action this is a great opportunity to watch the Tall Blacks live in action in Christchurch. For more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- The CDHB Park n Ride carpark
What: Highly Suspect – As Above, So Below
Where: Wolfbrook Arena
When: Wednesday 27th November
Highly Suspect is a band that throws caution to the wind with their new take on music which breaks the moulds. The band’s chemically imbalanced mix of gritty guitars, haunting piano, off-kilter synths, hip-hop production, cinematic vision, and beautifully possessed vocals transformed them into a phenomenon beloved by a diehard global fanbase known as “MCID” [My Crew Is Dope]. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- The CDHB Park n Ride carpark
What: Dancing Queen – A Tribute to Abba
Where: Christchurch Town Hall
When: Friday 29th November
Dancing like the dancing Queen as your favourite Abba hits are brought to our shores by Dancing Queen: A tribute to Abba the group from Australia are returning by popular demand to bring a fun night of pop hit galore! 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
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What: Pub Choir
Where: The Opera House
When: Monday 4th November
Join Astrid Jorgensen and come and experience Pub Choir, the event will take you down the rabbit hole of song and be guided to musical glory over the course of 2 hours. Astrid will take a song and carefully and craft it into a new version in three-part harmony. It’s a fun and great night out with friends. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Bond Street, 40 Bond Street
- Lombard
- Ghuznee Street
What: 7 Days Live
Where: Michael Fowler Centre
When: Friday 8th November
New Zealand’s favourite TV comedy 7 Days is heading on tour with 10 shows across Aotearoa. The live show will bring you everything you love about the tv show only bigger, better and with less filters! 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: Oof Tatata
When: St James Theatre
Where: Saturday 9th November
Join Jason Momoa, Mike Hayes and Kenny Dale as they perform their first tour of New Zealand for Öof Tatatá . Performing a mixture of rock and roll classics and their own songs, the gigs are sure to be a night to remember! For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25a Taranaki Street
- Ghuznee Street
- Chaffers Street
What: Crowded House
Where: TSB Arena
When: Saturday 9th November
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House are coming to Spark Arena for their 2024 Australia and New Zealand "Gravity Stairs Tour. The tour is to celebrate their new album which was released earlier this year. For tickets and information, click here.
Best central Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower
- 8 Gilmer Terrace (ParkMate only)
- 80 Boulcott Street
What: An Evening with Stephen Fry
When: St James Theatre
Where: Tuesday 12th November
Spend an evening with an award-winning comedian, actor, and master storyteller. In this event an evening with Stephen Fry you can hear firsthand the ups and downs of Stephen’s personal voyage through life and show business. He’ll share the trials and tribulations of his writing process and reflections on working with some of the world’s most interesting talents. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25a Taranaki Street
- Ghuznee Street
- Chaffers Street
What: No such thing as a Fish – Thundernerds
Where: The Opera House
When: Saturday 16th November
Head to the Opera House for the ultimate fun facts podcast by Dan, James, Anna and Andy. The tema first started this podcast 10 years ago and it’s that popularity taking them a global tour ami is returning to New Zealand to celebrate her new album launch. The tour will include a collection of her favourite Willie Nelson’s songs and her own classics, making this a perfect date night. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Bond Street, 40 Bond Street
- Lombard
- Ghuznee Street
What: Tokomanawa Queens v Southern Hoiho
Where: TSB Arena
When: Saturday 17th November
This season Wellington’s Tokomanawa Queens will be looking to reclaim the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa title they won in 2022. The 2024 schedule features five teams from around the country. They’ll contest 30 games across a 10-round regular season. The top four will play in championship games on 22 December. For tickets and information on the 17th November game, click here.
Best central Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower
- 8 Gilmer Terrace (ParkMate only)
- 80 Boulcott Street
What: Dean Lewis – The Epilogue World Tour
Where: Michael Fowler Centre
When: Saturday 17th November
Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis is heading The Town Hall a spart of his Epilogue World Tour. He’ll be playing hits from his highly anticipated third album The Epilogue as well as classic favourites. 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: An Evening with Dolly Alderton
Where: Michael Fowler Centre
When: Tuesday 19th November
Award-winning podcaster, author, screen-writer, journalist, and everyone’s best friend is coming to Wellington. In her latest tour Dolly celebrates her latest book “Good Material”, where sharing personal anecdotes musings and answering all your burning questions. 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: Tate McRae
Where: TSB Arena
When: Saturday 17th November
Tate McRae has become the artist to watch with over 3.5 billion streams and having collaborated with many mega stars! To catch her headline store head to Spark Arena on the 19th November. For tickets and information, click here.
Best central Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower
- 8 Gilmer Terrace (ParkMate only)
- 80 Boulcott Street
What: Atomic 2.0 – Hailing of the Pioneering Women of Rock
Where: The Opera House
When: Thursday 21st November
Head to Auckland Town Hall for an electrifying event from Kiwi artists performing the iconic hits of Blondie, Eurythmic, Pretenders, Pattti Smith, Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Hole, Joan Jett and many more. For tickets and more information, click here. For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Bond Street, 40 Bond Street
- Lombard
- Ghuznee Street
What: Dancing Queens – A tribute to ABBA
Where: The Opera House
When: Thursday 21st November
Dancing like the dancing Queen as your favourite Abba hits are brought to our shores by Dancing Queen: A tribute to Abba the group from Australia are returning by popular demand to bring a fun night of pop hit galore! For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Bond Street, 40 Bond Street
- Lombard
- Ghuznee Street
What: Christmas in the Quarters
Where: Midland Park, Queens Wharf, Glover Park, Waitangi Park
When: Saturday 23rd November
Wellington’s Christmas in the Quarter is back with free events for families across the city. For more information, and locations, click here.
Best central Parking Options:
- Ntt Tower
- HSBC Tower
- James Cook Hotel
- Queen Wharf
What: The Art of Banksy
Where: Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre
When: Thursday 28th November - 20th January 2025
Following unprecedented public demand, The Art of Banksy - the major exhibition which has brought Banksy’s era defining works to over 1.5 million visitors in 15 cities across the globe – is coming exclusively to Wellington’s exciting new exhibition centre, Tākina, opposite Te Papa. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best central Parking Options:
- 25a Taranaki Street
- 260 Wakefiled Street
- Chaffers Street
