# Events & Things To Do In Auckland on 8th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Auckland on 8th 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 8th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Auckland

- **Event Name**: GORGON CITY | STUDIO | AUCKLAND
  - **Description**: ⚡️ GORGON CITY ⚡️

The Grammy-nominated UK duo are returning to Auckland for one night and one night only on Friday 8 May. This show is expected to sell out and tickets are extremely limited.

On Sale Now!

One of the most influential names in global hous
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/gorgon-city-|-studio-|-auckland/200029846067550
  - **Venue**: Studio The Venue
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wNDgyMWQwZTg0MTc4MGM1OGEwMTE2ZjliYTNhZDMxNDAwZDI0MzViOTVkMDMzMmNmYjE0MzdlMmZiNTBkZmEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA0MDQwNC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDkzMzc1Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Javed Ali Live in Auckland
  - **Description**: A Star alliance Australia Production  

Pacific Electrical services presents the highly acclaimed singer *Javed Ali*.

Known for his versatile, soulful voice that blends classical with contemporary Bollywood styles.

**RAFI AUR MAIN ** is not just a tribu
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 139
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/javed-ali-live-in-auckland/200029551649045
  - **Venue**: 98 Beaumont St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xMDFkMDZmYjNhODMyYjEyNTZiMTA5Y2U5Zjc5NjRkYTc4Yzk0ZTI5OGZhODk5YTQ5OTZjZGJlNDhmODhkMTU3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEzOTAtZGMxOTE1MTMtZ21pcj92PTE3NzUwMTIzNzk.avif
  - **Categories**: music
- **Event Name**: Auckland Gindulgence 2026
  - **Description**: Gindulgence Auckland 2026! 

We are back in Auckland on Friday the 8th and Saturday 9th May 2026! 

Friday session - 5pm - 9pm
Saturday session - 1pm - 6pm 

Welcome to New Zealand’s most celebrated boutique gin festival, once again featuring rum, whisky
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 49
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/auckland-gindulgence-2026/200028876495526
  - **Venue**: Queens Wharf - Shed 10
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xMjhhZGJhZGZkNGFmYjY3Y2M4YWQyNDE4MGRkZjFlYzVlNzJkZWYyMjU0ZmI0YTY1NGZhNGE3Zjg2NGM4ZmY5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyNC1kY2ZmZmVmZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc2Nzg0NTYwNw.avif
  - **Categories**: festivals, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Wizard of Oz Live in Concert
  - **Description**: Follow the yellow brick road...

A cyclone rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical Land of Oz. Following the yellow brick road towards the Emerald City she encounters a Scarecrow, needing a brain; Tin Man, missing a h
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 04:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/wizard-of-oz-live-in-concert/200029894036712
  - **Venue**: Aotea Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80MmQ4OGUwNDVmMThkZWEzMjk2MjhiODU0YzkxYzYxZmNlNzA4MzRiMzk3ODZjMTE2OGExOGJiNTNkMDI3Y2JkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Q2ZDdkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTI1OTAxMA.avif
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music
- **Event Name**: Auckland Philharmonia: The Wizard of Oz Live in Concert
  - **Description**: InformationAll 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 ti
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 pm (13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/auckland-philharmonia-the-wizard-of-oz-live-in-concert/210002166241490
  - **Venue**: Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy81YTJkYzhjZjAwNDZiMjQ3NmNlMDUxMDdlYmMzNzVmZGM3NjM2OTFkOTUzOWQ1NmE2N2IwOWZhNWEyNGFhZmE1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA2MDQwNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkwMzU1MzE.avif
  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Anisa Nandaula | Auckland
  - **Description**: Anisa Nandaula is heading back on tour for the 2026 Comedy Season! This is one laugh you won't want to miss.⁠⁠

General On Sale: Fri 14 Nov, 12pm
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/anisa-nandaula-|-auckland/200029438901321
  - **Venue**: Q
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  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
  - **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
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 237
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/bone-thugs-n-harmony/200028260664816
  - **Venue**: Spark Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hM2JhMjg5MDliZjVhZWQzN2QyZGNmZDJiNWU4ZmUwMzdkOGZlY2E0ZDliYzRiYTJhYWM1MGUzNmU0MDNmNWRmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzE5MTYxNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDIxODU0OQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Food Lovers Auckland - Good vibes - Great food - New friends - 10 participants maximum.
  - **Description**: ✨ Nomad Tables – Small tables. Big connections.
Join the next dinner, discover a new place, and leave with new friends. 💬🍷
👉 Registration required – limited to 10 seats!
www.blablacommunity.com/brisbane
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Nomad Tables brings together curious, op
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 41
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 11:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/food-lovers-auckland-good-vibes-great-food-new-friends-10-participants-maximum/200029763150320
  - **Venue**: A Modo Mio
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8wM2ZlM2M0MTFhM2U3ZjhlODQyZmZhMDMxZGI1Y2Q2ZmQ4YTMyNDhlZWM0MDUyYWQ4NDljNDQ1MGYwN2UyZjhlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzFiMTcxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NDU3ODgwOQ.avif
- **Event Name**: Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show in Auckland: Fun for All Ages!
  - **Description**: Experience the Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show Where You Become the Star of the Show!About this EventAs seen on Seven Sharp (TVNZ) and going viral on TikTok, you’re in for a treat! Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringin
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  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 08:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/hilarious-comedy-hypnosis-show-in-auckland-fun-for-all-ages/100001984943829427
  - **Venue**: Freemans Bay Community Centre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80MTg0NjZlNDIyNzVmNmIyYzNlOTVjYmUwZTA5NmQ4ZTExZTFlNzYzZGZmOTQ3ZWNlZTY0NWM4YWNhMjFlZTQyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc4NS1kYzdmMjgyNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM0MTg2NzE.avif
  - **Price**: NZD 44 to 55
  - **Categories**: comedy
- **Event Name**: AKL100
  - **Description**: Check out all the details at akl100.nz
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 45
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/akl100/200029704179135
  - **Venue**: Mission Bay Beach, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: The Next Move is Yours
  - **Description**: A day designed for women in leadership to choose herself, decide with purpose, clarity and confidence through the art of negotiation.About this EventStop waiting for permission to lead and start choosing yourself. In a wo
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/the-next-move-is-yours/100001978786460571
  - **Venue**: Orakei Bay
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84ODM2NGFjNTIyNmYzMzdlMWEyNThhNzgwZDM2ZTVlMzk5ZmMyOWU4NDY2NzAzN2QyNWM0OWM1NTYzZGMxMzMzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmZGY5ZjItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzY3NDg0OTg3.avif
  - **Price**: NZD 647
  - **Categories**: workshops, art
- **Event Name**: NEW WAY HOME w/ HAAST HUNTER & DROP OFF POINT at BIGFAN
  - **Description**: New Way Home return for a headline show at Big Fan alongside special guests Haast Hunter and Drop Off Point. Tickets available at UnderTheRadar
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 54
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 01:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/new-way-home-w-haast-hunter-and-drop-off-point-at-bigfan/200029763155106
  - **Venue**: Big Fan
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xOTk2MWY0YzkwNDFlMzFjNGE4OTgzN2Q4MDA1ZjJlYjdiZTJiMzY5MTgxOTY3OGFjOTQ2NjhkYzIyYWExNGMwLXJpbWctdzExNjctaDE2NDItZGMwMzAzMDQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzQzNzAzMzg.avif
- **Event Name**: ESTHER CONFERENCE (AUCKLAND)
  - **Description**: ESTHER (WOMAN OF GOD) IT IS YOUR TIME!  Do not miss this anointed, glory-filled & Holy Ghost inspired conference!  REGISTER FOR FREE NOW!About this EventESTHER (WOMENS CONFERENCE) IS COMING TO AUCKLAND
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/esther-conference-auckland/100001982337322294
  - **Venue**: Bruce Pulman Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy82YzE3NzI0ZjFlMjg0YWI4ZDI2ODFiMzUwNWM3NzJhNzkwMDA0ZDQ5MTYwNzM3NWIzYmFkZWI1NzMwOTU1ZmY3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzA2OTg4MTY.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Exhibitions, Art

## 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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/97521edf91a0ae249f10e7db35a1a74a1b09040159ef50476051d6bd6fa1b054-rimg-w720-h405-dc020204-gmir?v=1775281628
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a4faf1bdc26022a6063fe14b0092e3bbbb8fa8267c7aa7c0acba0cb6821a6685-rimg-w1200-h628-dc2a2a2a-gmir?v=1775277811
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3ec33c58db251b91baba523b2b84a40ddf428bff927068698c31f343bd87e705-rimg-w1200-h630-dc151310-gmir?v=1775184684
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b9191e3cd145be63db55471845e5d87f866ad42f0dadce3e95c3657d72497862-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir?v=1775181710
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fa809f2c207b3e7e1175af83d4899f29e8e228531de7b479ab81b30c6b50b57b-rimg-w1200-h628-dc010201-gmir?v=1775181702
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2d9c00ee010594dd6e30f92f291634d0c3377fb14f4f5632f344999dfed7c626-rimg-w1200-h630-dc151310-gmir?v=1774468583

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Auckland?
  - **A:** GORGON CITY | STUDIO | AUCKLAND (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Studio The Venue), Javed Ali Live in Auckland (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:00 am at 98 Beaumont St), Auckland Gindulgence 2026 (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 am at Queens Wharf - Shed 10), Wizard of Oz Live in Concert (Fri May 08 2026 at 09:30 am at Aotea Centre), Auckland Philharmonia: The Wizard of Oz Live in Concert (Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Auckland?
  - **A:** ESTHER CONFERENCE (AUCKLAND) (Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am at Bruce Pulman Park).
- **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 Studio The Venue, 98 Beaumont St, Queens Wharf - Shed 10.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Auckland?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Auckland range from NZD 44 to NZD 647. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Auckland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Auckland include Trademark Live, Gindulgence, Auckland Philharmonia.
- **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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