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
12 - 19 March
Auckland DomainA captivating nocturnal bush walk through enchanting, delicate light and sound installations created by five internationally acclaimed artists and with guest New Zealand artist sonicsfromscratch. 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
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
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
14 - 18 March
Basement TheatreExplore the relationship between the world as it is and the world as we perceive it in this intimate visual and aural experience by Julieanne Eason. shortlist