# Theater Events, Live Performances In Porirua & Shows in Porirua

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Porirua performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Porirua & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Porirua

- **Event Name**: Kelvin Cruickshank Live -  "With Love From Spirit" Tour - PORIRUA
  - **Description**: KC Productions presents
Kelvin Cruickshank Live!
“The With Love From Spirit” Tour

Coming to Porirua for one time only for 2026!

After pay available! Tickets for sale on iticket. 

Internationally known New Zealand Medium, Kelvin Cruickshank, brings a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 299
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 11:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/kelvin-cruickshank-live-with-love-from-spirit-tour-porirua/200029885248925
  - **Venue**: Te Manawa Auditorium, Aotea College, Porirua
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- **Event Name**: Get Ya Geek On! Mini-Con '26
  - **Description**: Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, Wellington
When: Saturday 3rd Oct 2026
            11am* - 5pm
 Cost: $5. Children 12 and under are FREE. 
ALL AGES 

Unleash your inner geek at the Get Ya Geek On Mini-Con! Join us on October 3, 2026, starting at 11:00
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1126
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 07:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/get-ya-geek-on-mini-con-26/200028610040857
  - **Venue**: Te Rauparaha Arena
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  - **Categories**: business, sports, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act
  - **Description**: The viral internet sensation “The Amazing Digital Circus” comes to its long-awaited conclusion in a feature-length theatrical release! This “Last Act” combines episode 8 with the all new, hour long episode 9 for fans to see before anyone else in the world
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:30 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/the-amazing-digital-circus-the-last-act/200029967222624
  - **Venue**: 2 Titahi Bay Main Road, Porirua, New Zealand
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  - **Categories**: entertainment
- **Event Name**: GYGO '26 Cosplay Showcase
  - **Description**: Where: Te Rauparaha Arena
When: Saturday 3rd Oct 2026
            3:00 pm - 4pm

For the first time ever, we are holding a Cosplay Showcase! We know how much aroha and mahi you put into your cosplay, so why not show it off? 

This will be open to all ages
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:00 am (+13:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/gygo-26-cosplay-showcase/200028610369953
  - **Venue**: Te Rauparaha Arena
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- **Event Name**: NIU Horizons: NIU to Sydney Fundraising Concert
  - **Description**: Come and enjoy an amazing night of choral music and South American BBQ as Bishop Viard College's NIU Choir fundraise to get to Sydney!About this EventNIU Choir - Bishop Viard College’s premier choir - has been invited to
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat May 30 2026 at 08:30 pm (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/niu-horizons-niu-to-sydney-fundraising-concert/100001987107000530
  - **Venue**: Bishop Viard College
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  - **Price**: NZD 17 to 49
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Festivals, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Mr Shot
  - **Description**: Introducing Wellington and Kāpiti’s newest and ridiculously talented covers band: ‘Mr Shot!’ 

Specialists in weddings, corporate events and parties: playing the biggest hits from yesteryear right up to the present day. 

Boogie and sing along to your fav
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 17
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/mr-shot/200029933470923
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Boating Club
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties
- **Event Name**: Live Music - Cammy
  - **Description**: Cammy is a dynamic pop and R&B performer known for his soulful vocals, smooth guitar work, and magnetic stage presence. Based in Kāpiti, he’s become a favourite across bars, restaurants, and weddings nationwide, delivering cover sets that blend the be
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/live-music-cammy/200029539026219
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Boating Club
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances
- **Event Name**: LIVE MUSIC - DONAL GUNNING
  - **Description**: Donal released his sophomore EP Zero Bucks Given in August 2025 and is currently touring New Zealand.  He knows how to work the crowd and always brings fun, energy and Irish charm through his thought-provoking lyrics and formative sound, he is taking a br
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/live-music-donal-gunning/200029740709303
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Boating Club
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: LIVE MUSIC - Samuel Cooper
  - **Description**: Samuel Cooper is a Wellington-based solo pianist with a versatile repertoire spanning timeless classics from the 1950s through to today’s hits. Blending everything from Johnny Cash, Elton John, Oasis, and Coldplay to Ed Sheeran, alongside soothing jazz, b
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 52
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/live-music-samuel-cooper/200029681423427
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Boating Club
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances
- **Event Name**: LIVE MUSIC - RYAN EDWARDS
  - **Description**: Ryan Edwards is a singer, guitarist and performer of the highest quality.  Kiwi born and raised, he took his music overseas where he played on stages and in cafes and bars in England, France, Ireland and The United States.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/live-music-ryan-edwards/200029487919758
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Boating Club
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances
- **Event Name**: BYO Vinyl at the Engine Garden Terazzo
  - **Description**: Got some rad tunes you wanna play with your plastic platters daddy-o?
Come and play em - open turntables style!

We have the decks and x-fader out, you just gotta sign up your name and bring some friends to play them to!

Every second Sunday
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am (+12:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porirua/byo-vinyl-at-the-engine-garden-terazzo/200030034510720
  - **Venue**: 31 Whitehouse Road, Titahi Bay, New Zealand 5022
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## Trending Events in Porirua

- **Event Name**: Ruapehu Mountaineer
  - **Description**: After a sold-out run in February, the Ruapehu Mountaineer is back. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to lock in a seat.

This is a full-day steam-hauled rail journey through the Central North Island to Mt Ruapehu. You’ll travel in comfortab
  - **Venue**: Plimmerton Railway Station
- **Event Name**: 2026 Wellington Brick Show
  - **Description**: We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Wellington Brick Show will be held at Te Ruaparaha Arena 12-13 September 2026.  More details will be released in the run-up to the show.  

We are planning the show to be bigger and more interactive than in previou
  - **Venue**: Te Rauparaha Arena
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- **Event Name**: Capital Punishment 77
  - **Description**: Capital Punishment 77

With a Tag Team and NZ Title headling and more Full Thai Rules fights than ever before this is a stacked card.

Tickets available now

https://tickets.ticketspace.co.nz/tickets/capital-punishment-77
  - **Venue**: Te Rauparaha Arena
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- **Event Name**: Plimmerton Kindergarten Mid Winter Dip 2026
  - **Description**: Save the date for the 2026 Plimmerton Kindergarten Mid Winter
Dip!


Come down and support our community's favourite
fundraising events, raising money for equipment and resources
at Plimmerton Kindergarten.

This is the Mid Winter Dip's 30TH YEAR RUNNING,
  - **Venue**: Moana Road, Karehana Bay, Plimmerton, Porirua, New Zealand 5026
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- **Event Name**: Kelvin Cruickshank Live -  "With Love From Spirit" Tour - PORIRUA
  - **Description**: KC Productions presents
Kelvin Cruickshank Live!
“The With Love From Spirit” Tour

Coming to Porirua for one time only for 2026!

After pay available! Tickets for sale on iticket. 

Internationally known New Zealand Medium, Kelvin Cruickshank, brings a
  - **Venue**: Te Manawa Auditorium, Aotea College, Porirua
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- **Event Name**: Get Ya Geek On! Mini-Con '26
  - **Description**: Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, Wellington
When: Saturday 3rd Oct 2026
            11am* - 5pm
 Cost: $5. Children 12 and under are FREE. 
ALL AGES 

Unleash your inner geek at the Get Ya Geek On Mini-Con! Join us on October 3, 2026, starting at 11:00
  - **Venue**: Te Rauparaha Arena
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- **Event Name**: School Holiday Steam
  - **Description**: Sunday 12th July 2026 - Break the School Holiday Boredom!
Join Steam Incorporated this School Holidays, as we invite you onboard our heritage train for a brilliant steam train ride for the whole family!

Trains are operating all Sunday between Paekakariki
  - **Venue**: Porirua Railway Station
- **Event Name**: The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act
  - **Description**: The viral internet sensation “The Amazing Digital Circus” comes to its long-awaited conclusion in a feature-length theatrical release! This “Last Act” combines episode 8 with the all new, hour long episode 9 for fans to see before anyone else in the world
  - **Venue**: 2 Titahi Bay Main Road, Porirua, New Zealand
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- **Event Name**: Lamb and Calf Day 2026
  - **Description**: 🐑🐄 Save the new Date for Lamb & Calf Day 2026! 🎉
Mark your calendars! Our favourite community day is back in 2026.
Join us for animal judging, entertainment, food stalls, activities, and plenty for the whole whānau to enjoy.

📅 Date: 31st Oct 2026
📍
  - **Venue**: 12 Paekakariki Hill Rd, Pauatahanui, New Zealand 5024
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Porirua?
  - **A:** Kelvin Cruickshank Live -  "With Love From Spirit" Tour - PORIRUA (Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Te Manawa Auditorium, Aotea College, Porirua), Get Ya Geek On! Mini-Con '26 (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 am at Te Rauparaha Arena), The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:30 am at 2 Titahi Bay Main Road, Porirua, New Zealand), GYGO '26 Cosplay Showcase (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 05:00 am at Te Rauparaha Arena), NIU Horizons: NIU to Sydney Fundraising Concert (Sat May 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bishop Viard College).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Porirua this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** LIVE MUSIC - Samuel Cooper (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am at Plimmerton Boating Club), BYO Vinyl at the Engine Garden Terazzo (Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 am at 31 Whitehouse Road, Titahi Bay, New Zealand 5022).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Porirua in May 2026?
  - **A:** Kelvin Cruickshank Live -  "With Love From Spirit" Tour - PORIRUA (Sat May 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Te Manawa Auditorium, Aotea College, Porirua), NIU Horizons: NIU to Sydney Fundraising Concert (Sat May 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bishop Viard College), Mr Shot (Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Plimmerton Boating Club), LIVE MUSIC - Samuel Cooper (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am at Plimmerton Boating Club), LIVE MUSIC - RYAN EDWARDS (Fri May 22 2026 at 07:00 am at Plimmerton Boating Club).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Porirua?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Porirua on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Porirua?
  - **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 Performances events in Porirua?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Porirua include Te Manawa Auditorium, Aotea College, Porirua, Te Rauparaha Arena, 2 Titahi Bay Main Road, Porirua, New Zealand.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Porirua?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Porirua range from NZD 17 to NZD 49. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Porirua?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Porirua include Kelvin Cruickshank NZ Medium, Get Ya Geek On Pop Culture Convention Wellington, Reading Cinemas Porirua.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Porirua?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Porirua.

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