With the lighter and hopefully warmer days finally here, we have lots of fun and outdoor events on for October. If you want to know what’s on in October, here is our handy guide for events in Auckland, Hamilton Wellington, and Christchurch, all with parking close by.

For Aucklanders:

What: Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons   

Where: The Pump House, Takapuna 

When: Thursday 3^rd October – Saturday 12^th October    

Head to The Pumphouse for a love story that will literally leave you speechless. In Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons you can explore the power of silence, the nuances of expression, and the boundless potential of human connection. Don’t miss your chance to experience this award-winning sensation that’s captured hearts from Edinburgh to London and beyond. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• Takapuna Police
• Como Street carpark
• Hustmere Street
• Car Park By the Sea

 

What: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Live in Concert   

Where: Aotea Square & Queen Street

When: Thursday 3^rd October      

The Auckland Philharmonia latest live concert is one of cinema’s most exciting martial arts spectacles and enduring love stories! The film will have the original Mandarin dialogue with English subtitles. 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: NE-YO

Where: Spark Arena

When: Sunday 5^th October    

NE-YO is returning to New Zealand on his Champagne & Roses Tour and bringing along a special guest Lloyd. The iconic artist, actor and songwriter will bring all his classics from his debut single So Sick to Sexy Love to Miss Independent.  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: Circus of Illusion Magic Show     

Where: SkyCity Theatre 

When: Sunday 6^th October 1pm and 4pm      

Perfect for a school holiday activity to delight the kids, head to SkyCity for Magic, Comedy, Aerial, Hula Hoops, Contortion, Buugeng, Juggling and large-scale illusions. This Circus of Illusion is the perfect family friendly show, that will have the kids wowed and talking about what they saw for weeks after. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• Vogel Lane
• Elliott Street
• Saint Matthews
• 205 Queen Street
• Durham Lane

 

What: Herbie Hancock   

Where: Aotea Square 

When: Tuesday 8^th October   

Herbie Hancock is touring New Zealand and Australia, his first visit since 2019. With a career spanning 7 decades and receiving 14 grammy awards this artist is one to see. 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: Peter Pan by Carl Bland     

Where: ASB Waterfront Theatre   

When: Tuesday 8^th October – Saturday 12th October      

Take the kids and the big kids at heart to Peter Pan, to this large-scale and wondrously inventive production of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale.  This timeless story will delight all ages who are open to letting their imaginations run wild. 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: A Conversation with Tim Michchin    

Where: Aotea Square 

When: Wednesday 16^th October   

Spend an evening in the company of internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician, actor, writer and comedian Tim Minchin as he celebrates the publication of his first non-fiction book, You Don’t Have to Have a Dream. In this conversation with Tim, he’ll share his thoughts and advice on life, art, success, kindness, love and thriving in a meeting in a meaningless universe. 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: Call Girls    

Where: The Pump House, Takapuna 

When: Thursday 17^th October – Saturday 26th October      

If you’re after a heartwarming comedy with characters, you’ll instantly adore then you need to add this to your list for October. Call Girls is years in the making and tells the story of how a local care home is saved from closure. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• Takapuna Police
• Como Street carpark
• Hustmere Street
• Car Park By the Sea

 

What: BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival    

Where: Aotea Square & Queen Street

When: Saturday 19^th October – 20^th October     

The BNZ Diwali Festival is returning to Auckland and is even bigger this year with festivities taking place in Aotea Square, Queen Street and long Lorne Street at the Central Library. This free and family friendly event is perfect for all ages and lot of fun with everything from music and dancing, food and craft stalls, free yoga workshops, a Bollywood themed photo booth, art and a spectacular firework display on Sunday night. 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: Less Than Jake   

Where: Powerstation, 33 Mount Eden Road   

When: Wednesday 23^rd October     

Less Than Jake are returning to New Zealand, this will be the first show since 2014, as the ska-rockin maestros bring you their classic hits.  For more information click here.

Best Parking Options:

• Wakefield Street, 56 Wakefield Street
• 48 Symonds Street
• Whitaker Place, 76-78 Symonds Street
• 450 Queen Street (closes at 10pm)
• 17 Liverpool Street

 

What: Cadbury Netball Series – Silver Ferns v Australia     

Where: Spark Arena

When: Wednesday 23^rd October  

The Silver Ferns are taking on fierce rivals The Australia diamonds for the Constellation Cup. Head to Spark Arena to cheer on the Silver Ferns. Renowned British Musician Thom Yorke is heading to our shores. Best known for his role as lead singer in Radiohead, this will be Yorke’s first ever solo tour, where he’ll be bringing material of his own as well as your favourite Radiohead classics. 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: Mozart &  Dvořák

Where: Auckland Town Hall 

When: Thursday 24^th October       

Head to the Auckland Town Hall for Mozart’s wonderful opera. The opera will bring a blend of comedy and wisdom played by Yeyeong Jenny Jin who was the winner of the Micheal Hill International Violin competition. 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: Thom Yorke    

Where: Spark Arena

When: Friday 25^th and Saturday 26^th October   

Renowned British Musician Thom Yorke is heading to our shores. Best known for his role as lead singer in Radiohead, this will be Yorke’s first ever solo tour, where he’ll be bringing material of his own as well as your favourite Radiohead classics. 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: Travis Scott   

Where: Eden Park

When: Thursday 31^st October     

Travis Scott is heading to Eden Park as part of his Circus Maximus Tour.  He’ll be bringing hits from his critically acclaimed album Utopia, which was the biggest selling hip hop album of 2023 and spent 4 weeks at No 1 on the billboard top 200. For more information, click here.

Best central Parking Options:

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

 

For Hamilton events

What: Pax Assadi – Secrets

Where: Clarence Street Theatre, 69 Clarence Street 

When: Friday 11^th October  

Pax Assadi is back touring New Zealand with his national our Secrets. He’s been away busy filming Raised by Refugees but is now back and ready to share all his secrets in this laugh a minute show heading to Hamilton. For more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• The Farmers Hamilton carpark, 43 Collingwood Street
• Barton Street carpark, 306 Barton Street

 

What: Elton John vs Billy Joel 

Where: Clarence Street Theatre, 69 Clarence Street 

When: Saturday 12^th October  

The award winning tribute band Elton John vs Billy Joel is returning to Clarence Street Theatre, Hamilton as part of their 2024 tour! Join Sam and Cam for the ultimate night of feel good hits as they wow audiences performing the greatest hits of Elton John and Billy Joel.  For more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• The Farmers Hamilton carpark, 43 Collingwood Street
• Barton Street carpark, 306 Barton Street

 

What: Diva Fever    

Where: Biddy Muligans, 17B Hood Street

When: Saturday 26^th October

For the ultimate diva tribute night out, head to Biddy Muligans for unforgettable performances from your favourite divas Cher, Dolly Parton and Abba. For more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• The Farmers Hamilton carpark
• 1 Myrtle Street
• Barton Street carpark
• 62 London Street

 

For Christchurch events:

What: The Saunders & Co Season of Mamma Mia!   

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Friday 27^th September to Saturday 12^th October    

From the Christchurch producer who recently brought us recent seasons of Kinky Boots, My Fair Lady, That Bloody Woman and Matilda The Musical. They are back in 2024 with the loved musical Mamma Mia. The feel good hit will be a great nigh tout 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: An Audience with David Williams

Where: Christchurch Town Hall

When:  Wednesday 2^nd October   

Brace yourself for an outrageously cheeky evening with one of Britain’s best-loved comedians in this delightful new live show experience from David Walliams. 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: The Wiggles Groove Tour       

Where: Wolfbrook Arena    

When: Wednesday 2^nd October       

Join the legendary pop icons UB40 and special guest Eagle-Eye Cherry as they bring their Red Wine Tour to our shores. The biggest selling reggae group will bring all their classics and a party atmosphere to Wolfbrook Arena making it the perfect date night out. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• The CDHB Park n Ride carpark

 

What: Women’s Lifestyle Expo     

Where: Wolfbrook Arena     

When: Saturday 5^th October – Sunday 6^th October      

The Christchurch Women’s Lifestyle Expo will bring together 170 of the best lifestyle companies under one roof. Featuring fashion, beauty, health, fitness, gourmet food and beverages and much more, the expo will have something for everyone. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• The CDHB Park n Ride carpark

 

What: UB40 Red Wine Tour        

Where: Wolfbrook Arena     

When: Tuesday 8^th October      

Join the legendary pop icons UB40 and special guest Eagle-Eye Cherry as they bring their Red Wine Tour to our shores. The biggest selling reggae group will bring all their classics and a party atmosphere to Wolfbrook Arena making it the perfect date night out. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

• The CDHB Park n Ride carpark

 

What: The Dire Straits Experience  

Where: Christchurch Town Hall

When: Tuesday 15^th October  

After sold out arena performances across Europe, and after 6 years since their last visit, the celebrated and critically acclaimed Dire Straits Experience is returning to New Zealand as part of their ‘Shiver in the Dark’ 2024 World Tour. 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: Kingdom of Bling by Richard O’Brien  

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Wednesday 16^th October     

From The Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien comes a new satirical musical, THE KINGDOM OF BLING. The master of madness today announces that the musical will embark on its world premiere “Celebration of Kindness Tour” throughout New Zealand this October. 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: Rockaria The Elo Experience  

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Saturday 26^th October     

Head to The Isaac Theatre Royal  to see Rockaria – The Elo Experience, the show will bring you an unforgettable night of the sound of Jeff Lynne’s The Electric Light Orchestra. All the classics will be played from Evil Woman, Rock and Roll is King, Don’t Bring me Down, Xanadu, Telephone Line and Turn to Stone. 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: The Ryman Healthcare season of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Where: Issac Theatre Royal, 224 Saint Asaph Street  

When: Thursday 31^st October - Saturday 2^nd 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: Trick or Treat at Riverside Market  

Where: Riverside Market 

When: Tuesday 31^st October      

Looking for somewhere to take the kids trick or treating in central Christchurch, head to Riverside for some spooky treats and the chance to win best dressed for a prize. For more information and tickets click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

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 – final few weeks!

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: Divas  

When: St James Theatre

Where:  Saturday 5^th October     

Enjoy a fabulous night out listening all the hits from some of the greatest female artists, brought to you by leading New Zealand performers The Lady Killers. All your favourite artists will be sung from Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, ABBA, Beyonce, Shanis Twain and many  more. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Herbie Hancock   

Where: Michael Fowler Centre

When: Wednesday 9th October    

Herbie Hancock is touring New Zealand and Australia, his first visit since 2019. With a career spanning 7 decades and receiving 14 grammy awards this artist is one to see. 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: Romesh Ranganathan  

Where: The Opera House

When: Wednesday 9^th October     

British comedian Romesh Ranganathan is bringing his latest show Hustle to New Zealand.  Famous for his deadpan deliveries and self-deprecating humour, Hustle will have you laughing out loud as he ask the questions we’re all thinking about or not thinking about. For tickets and more information click here.  

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Tami Neilson      

Where: The Opera House     

When: Friday 11th October  

Tami 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: Wellington Jazz Festival    

Where: Various locations across Wellington CBD

When: Wednesday 16^th October – Sunday 20^th October   

The Wellington Jazz Festival is back from the 16^th – 20^th October, with over 150 performances at over 50 venues, the event will showcase local jazz talent as well as multi-Grammy award winning international artists. For more information, including the shows and locations, click here.

Best central Parking Options:

• Thorndon Central
• Centre Port Zone C Carpark
• Centre Port Boulevard carpark
• Pipitea Marae 48 Mulgrave Street
• Murphy Street

 

What: The Dire Straits experience   

When: St James Theatre

Where: Wednesday 16^th October      

After sold out arena performances across Europe, and after 6 years since their last visit, the celebrated and critically acclaimed Dire Straits Experience is returning to New Zealand as part of their ‘Shiver in the Dark’ 2024 World Tour. For tickets and more information, click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Constellation Cup – Silver Ferns v Australia Diamonds    

Where: TSB Arena

When: Sunday 20^th October   

Head to TSB Arena for the first on 4 games for the Constellation Cup. The World of Wearable Art show I back for 2024! The Show combines fashion, theatre and imagination to bring you Aotearoa’s largest theatrical production. The show combines live music, dance, aerial choreography and wearable art making it the perfect day or night out with the girls. For more information, click here.

Best central Parking Options:

• Queens Wharf
• Victoria Street Parking Centre
• HSBC Tower
• 8 Gilmer Terrace (ParkMate only)
• 80 Boulcott Street

 

What: Phoenix FC V Western United FC     

Where: Sky Stadium 

When: Sunday 20^th October  

Head to Sky Stadium to support The Phoenix as they take on Western United FC.

Best central Parking Options:

• Thorndon Central
• Pipitea Marae 48 Mulgrave Street
• Murphy Street

 

What: Royal New Zealand Ballet – A Midsummer Night’s Dream   

When: St James Theatre

Where: Thursday 24^th October     

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:

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

 

What: Rockaria The Electric Light Orchestra Experience   

Where: The Opera House

When: Friday 25^th October     

Head back to the 70’s with a tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra which was first formed in in Birmingham in 1970, fused with pop and rock classics of the 70’s and 80’s. The night will bring you hits such as Evil Woman, Telephone Line, Turn to Stone and Rock and Roll in King. For tickets and more information click here.

Best Parking Options:

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

 

What: Diwali     

Where: TSB Arena and Shed 6

When: Sunday 27^th October    

Head to TSB Arena to celebrate Diwali and experience the colours, tastes, and sounds of India. The festival will have something for everyone with cultural entertainment, henna painting, lantern making as well as many fashion and jewelry stalls and of course lots of kai options. The evening will then finish with a spectacular firework display at Wellington waterfront at 8:45pm. For more information, click here.

Best central Parking Options:

• Queens Wharf
• Victoria Street Parking Centre
• HSBC Tower
• 8 Gilmer Terrace (ParkMate only)
• 80 Boulcott Street