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 - 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
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
15 - 19 March
ASB TheatreA mesmerising solo play that uses ground-breaking sound technology to trace a lone man's life-changing journey into the Amazon. shortlist
16 - 19 March
Q LoftTwo children become fascinated by the story of 28,800 yellow rubber ducks that are found floating aimlessly in the Pacific Ocean in this charming play. shortlist
18 - 19 March
The CivicRelive the great adventure Raiders of the Lost Ark on the silver screen with John Williams’ epic score performed live by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. shortlist
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
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