# Events & Things To Do In Auckland on 5th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Auckland on 5th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Auckland on 5th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Auckland

- **Event Name**: The Dice Show NZICF 2026
  - **Description**: Six daring comedians take on ‘The Dice of Destiny’ to craft comedy on the spot in this wild improvised stand-up show! SOLD OUT in 2025 this show is part stand-up, part podcast, and all-out comedy chaos. Featuring a revolving cast of guests from the fest,
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 11:30 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 12:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/the-dice-show-nzicf-2026/200029894036005
  - **Venue**: Basement Theatre
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  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, performances, Festivals, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Howick
  - **Description**: Let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is back in '26 for your bike films fix!!!

Tuesday 5th May screening times:-
Cinema 1	6:15pm
Cinema 2 6:45pm

What's it all about??? The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission-
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  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 08:15 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 10:45 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/the-big-bike-film-night-2026-howick/200029639551529
  - **Venue**: Monterey Cinema Howick
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, trips-adventures, cycling, sports, contests, performances, art, theatre, health-wellness, nonprofit, holiday
- **Event Name**: Hoani Hotene | Tāmaki Makaurau | NZICF
  - **Description**: Winner - 2025 Billy T Award

Hoani Hotene returns with an ABBA reference and a dream.

It might be the only reference the Swedes get in this show, but don't worry because Hoani will reference a lot of other things in this brand new hour of comedy. Family,
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 09:45 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 12:45 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/hoani-hotene-|-tāmaki-makaurau-|-nzicf/200029846083016
  - **Venue**: Basement Theatre
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  - **Categories**: comedy, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Cameron Whitcomb - The Hard Way Tour
  - **Description**: All Tickets are Mobile Ticket Only. Mobile Tickets are like Print-at-Home tickets but instead of having to print off the tickets yourself, you can just show the barcode on your mobile phone. It is the easiest way to access tickets to your events. For more
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  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 10:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/cameron-whitcomb-the-hard-way-tour/200029114481418
  - **Venue**: Powerstation
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Movie Fundraiser - The Devil Wears Prada 2
  - **Description**: Join us for a hit of nostalgia and watch Devil Wears Prada 2 at Bridgeway cinema, Northcote Point. Price includes one concession item (popcorn, ice cream or drink).

Grab a raffle ticket at the door if you’re feeling lucky, plus we’ll be gifting some awes
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/movie-fundraiser-the-devil-wears-prada-2/200029885810651
  - **Venue**: Bridgeway Cinema Presents
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Mardi Cinema - Que la bête meure Claude Chabrol
  - **Description**: A father hunts his son’s killer in this tense psychological thriller by Chabrol : where revenge slowly turns into moral obsession.About this Event📅 Tuesday, 5 May⏰ 6
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/mardi-cinema-que-la-bête-meure-claude-chabrol/100001985872900303
  - **Venue**: Alliance Française Auckland
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  - **Price**: NZD 6 to 11
  - **Categories**: Entertainment
- **Event Name**: IMAC Professional Development Day: Auckland 2026
  - **Description**: IMAC Professional Development Day 2026 will be held in Auckland on 5 May 2026.About this EventProfessional Development Day contentThis day provides immunisation coordinators and other immunisation leaders wit
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/imac-professional-development-day-auckland-2026/100001985958166336
  - **Venue**: University of Auckland South Auckland Campus
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  - **Price**: NZD 65 to 150
  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: AUCKLAND BIG BAND
  - **Description**: Auckland Big Band

Established in June 2017, this dynamic community ensemble unites musicians from diverse international backgrounds, all committed to elevating Auckland’s big band scene. 


While fostering a friendly and relaxed environment for its membe
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  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/auckland-big-band/200029889180037
  - **Venue**: Birkenhead Returned Services Association.  Recreation Drive, Birkenhead, 0626, Auckland, New Zealand 0626
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: NZICF Presents Lou Wall | NZICF 26
  - **Description**: Nominee 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award for Most Outstanding Show

Where Are All the Tall Grandmas? Be honest, you’ve never seen one have you? So where the f#%k are they? Do they shrink? Die young? Are short kings eating them? Or perhap
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  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/nzicf-presents-lou-wall-|-nzicf-26/200029845540058
  - **Venue**: Q
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  - **Categories**: comedy, Festivals, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: NZ Sign Language (NZSL) Beginner 1A Course - Term 2 2026
  - **Description**: Learn NZ Sign Language (NZSL), an official language of Aotearoa, New Zealand.About this EventWelcome to our NZSL Beginner 1A Course! Designed for beginners, this course provides a strong foundation for the start of your N
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/nz-sign-language-nzsl-beginner-1a-course-term-2-2026/100001985247337227
  - **Venue**: Auckland Deaf Society
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  - **Price**: NZD 150
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Archangel's Eternity Book Launch with Nalini Singh
  - **Description**: We are very excited to have multiple award-winning author Nalini Singh in-store for the book launch for the highly anticipated ARCHANGEL'S ETERNITY (Guild Hunter series #18).

Come along and meet Nalini, ask your questions (you might win a prize!) and get
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue May 05 2026 at 10:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/archangels-eternity-book-launch-with-nalini-singh/200029387478031
  - **Venue**: Chapter Book & Tea Shop
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  - **Categories**: meetups, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Ideas Challenge Workshop 2: Polish Your Idea
  - **Description**: Grab a bite, have a chat, and refine your vision alongside your peers.About this EventThis second workshop in the Ideas Challenge series is all about polishing your idea! We’re here to increase your understanding and help
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/ideas-challenge-workshop-2-polish-your-idea/100001986173165404
  - **Venue**: Unleash space
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mZGVkZTk4MjU3YTQ3MjhlNzlmMDMyMTFmYWIxZjlkZjIwYTFlN2YyNGI0NDQwMjk1YzQ0Yzg2NzU2NjQyMDdkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAzMDIwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzUwODY1OTI.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops, contests

## Trending Events in Auckland

- **Event Name**: Sip n'Clay: Blue Lotus and Fire Vessels
  - **Description**: Dive into a relaxed atmosphere where creativity meets calm, and the hustle of the city seems miles away. This special session includes blue lotus tea, known for its soothing, heart-opening and meditative properties, traditionally used to encourage deep
  - **Venue**: Ayni - Pottery Studio and Gallery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6950c3ab7d443.jpg
- **Event Name**: Clay & Flow – Experience Pottery on the Wheel
  - **Description**: This workshop invites you to try wheel throwing to make your own vessel, at your own pace.You'll be guided throghout the journey, as your hands learn the clay language.Roll up your sleeves and let the city vibes fade away as you dive into
  - **Venue**: Ayni - Pottery Studio and Gallery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6950c0bf7d363.jpg
- **Event Name**: AC/DC PWR UP TOUR - Auckland
  - **Description**: Three-time Grammy-Award winning a cappella group AC/DC PWR UP TOUR will return to Australia in 2026, performing shows in Nz, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne!
  - **Venue**: Spark Arena
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- **Event Name**: Mumford & Sons | Auckland
  - **Description**: Folk rock band Mumford and Sons are heading to Aotearoa. Performing at Auckland's Spark Arena next May.
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VIP Experience available.
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One NZ Presale: Wed 3 Dec, 10am⁠
Westpac Mastercard Presale: Wed 3 Dec, 10am⁠
Live Nation Presale: Thu 4 Dec, 10am⁠
Gener
  - **Venue**: Spark Arena
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- **Event Name**: Split Enz | Forever ENZ Tour | Auckland
  - **Description**: Split Enz are back. For the first time in 20 years, the Forever Enz Tour returns to Aotearoa, with original members Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Eddie Rayner and Noel Crombie hitting stages across the country this May.⁠
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Westpac Mastercard Presale: Tue 3 Mar, 11
  - **Venue**: Spark Arena
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- **Event Name**: J. Cole | THE FALL-OFF TOUR | Auckland
  - **Description**: J. Cole announces his return to Aotearoa on THE FALL-OFF TOUR. Playing at Auckland's Spark Arena 5 December 2026. 

Westpac Mastercard Presale: Wed 18 Feb, 11am
Live Nation Presale: Thu 19 Feb, 11am
General On Sale: Fri 20 Feb, 11am 

Presented by Mai FM
  - **Venue**: Spark Arena
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- **Event Name**: IRON MAIDEN [AUCKLAND SHOW #2]
  - **Description**: Iron Maiden are bringing their highly anticipated Run For Your Lives world tour to Australia and New Zealand this November!

In celebration of their 50th anniversary, Iron Maiden will be playing some of their biggest shows to date headlining outdoor stadi
  - **Venue**: Spark Arena
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- **Event Name**: Guns n' Roses | World Tour | Auckland
  - **Description**: 🥀 Powerhouse rock icons Guns N' Roses announce World Tour 2026 - coming to Eden Park on 17 December! Presented by The Rock.⁠
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Westpac Mastercard Presale: Mon 9 Mar, 12pm⁠
Artist Presale: Wed 11 Mar, 12pm⁠
Live Nation Presale: Thu 12 Mar, 12pm⁠
Westfield
  - **Venue**: Eden Park Stadium, Auckland
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- **Event Name**: J. Cole | THE FALL-OFF TOUR | Auckland #2
  - **Description**: 🔥 Due to extraordinary demand, we’ve added a second show for Auckland on J.Cole's THE FALL-OFF WORLD TOUR. 

General On Sale: Fri 20 Feb, 11am 

Presented by Mai FM
  - **Venue**: Spark Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Auckland?
  - **A:** The Dice Show NZICF 2026 (Tue May 05 2026 at 11:30 am at Basement Theatre), The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Howick (Tue May 05 2026 at 08:15 am at Monterey Cinema Howick), Hoani Hotene | Tāmaki Makaurau | NZICF (Tue May 05 2026 at 09:45 am at Basement Theatre), Cameron Whitcomb - The Hard Way Tour (Tue May 05 2026 at 10:00 am at Powerstation), Movie Fundraiser - The Devil Wears Prada 2 (Tue May 05 2026 at 09:00 am at Bridgeway Cinema Presents).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Auckland?
  - **A:** Ideas Challenge Workshop 2: Polish Your Idea (Tue May 05 2026 at 05:00 pm at Unleash space).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Auckland?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Auckland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Auckland?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Auckland?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Auckland include Basement Theatre, Monterey Cinema Howick, Powerstation.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Auckland?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Auckland range from NZD 6 to NZD 150. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Auckland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Auckland include Paper Goat, The Big Bike Film Night, Notorious*.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Auckland?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Auckland.

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