18 March
Auckland WideAotearoa's White Night is on again! A free cultural event with plenty of arty engagements. Six hours, non-stop, throughout Auckland. shortlist
9 - 24 March
Toi Ora GalleryWellbeing through creativity is the inspiration for the Toi Ora Artists’ Collective exhibition, bringing together painting, moving image, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media. shortlist
23 - 26 March
ASB Waterfront TheatreA unique New Zealand opera incorporating Chinese, Māori and Western instruments. Imaginatively scored by Gareth Farr and written by poet and playwright Renee Liang. shortlist
18 March
Sandringham Road ReserveSamaroh – The Great Indian Carnival is an immersive, interactive experience where the bustling streets of Mumbai are recreated in Sandringham Reserve.shortlist
8 - 26 March
Auckland WideA series of new participatory works that come from partnerships between established artists and the creative communities of Tamakai Makaurau. FREE throughout Auckland. shortlist
15 March
Herald TheatreDirected by Andrew Foster, this is an evocative, autobiographical show written and performed by Sally Stockwell to live music created in collaboration with Eden Mulholland. shortlist
14 - 15 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareDelivering a fun-loving mix of gypsy jazz, cabaret and French chanson, this quintet has a cosmopolitan sound that stands out on the international music scene. shortlist
16 March
The CivicControversial filmmaker Emir Kusturica fronts this feisty 11-piece Serbian band that delivers anti-globalist messages with wild, eclectic music and zany joie de vivre. shortlist
8 - 14 March
Q LoftMāori theatre at its most terrifying and funny: a dark comedy blending prison life, Shakespeare and Māori mythology into a tale of revenge and intrigue.shortlist
14 March
Herald TheatreIconic characters from the classic era of NZ's favourite soap along with songs including Not In Guatemala Now, feature in Shortland Street - The Musical. shortlist
8 - 25 March
ST PAUL St Gallery, AUT UniversityTwo German migrants who have lived in Sāmoa for over 24 years appear in indigenous Sāmoan regalia in this photographic series by Yuki Kihara. shortlist