7 - 18 March
ASB Waterfront TheatreBold, raucous and irreverent, Peer Gynt [recycled] is a wild ride through the life and times of one of literature’s most charming ratbags. 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
8 - 26 March
Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareAn international sensation bringing the crème de la crème of twisted cabaret, burlesque, vaudeville and circus to the Spiegeltent this Festival. shortlist
9 - 19 March
Q RangatiraA big comedy about a bunch of mates in small-town New Zealand, a friend in need, a fishing competition and underhanded shenanigans. By award-winning playwright Jamie McCaskill. shortlist
10 - 12 March
ASB TheatreAn uplifting dance work that takes audiences on a journey through the great cycle of life depicting death and rebirth, devastation and resurrection.shortlist
8 - 26 March
Aotea SquareWhile away the summer nights, grab a bite to eat, meet friends, check out Festival artists and sink into some original sounds before heading to a show. 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
8 - 26 March
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary GalleryPicturing Asia, an exhibition at Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery, features photographs of Asia by two great masters of documentary photography: Brian Brake and Steve McCurry.shortlist
11 - 26 March
Te TuhiCommissioned by Te Tuhi, Yona Lee’s large-scale sculpture made of stainless steel tubing, explores the structure and pulse of civilisation.shortlist
8 - 26 March
The PlayspaceAn installation that celebrates our native birdlife through visual art and sound and that acknowledges the many positive impacts of New Zealand’s restored habitats and sanctuaries.shortlist
10 - 26 March
Silo 6, Wynyard QuarterGranted the 2016 award for art and science collaboration, Rebecca Swan’s installation uses photographs, video, original music and interactive projections to raise questions about existence. shortlist