Latest Events in Auckland(November Updated)

The New Zealand Asia Pacific Film Festival (NZAPFF) serves as a bridge between filmmakers from the Asia Pacific region and New Zealand audiences. Its primary purpose is to create an international film festival platform for filmmakers from the Asia Pacific region to showcase their films to New Zealand audiences.

Prepare for an unforgettable night as Metallica, Evanescence, and Suicidal Tendencies descend upon Auckland for a monumental event at EdenPark. On November 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM, the iconic venue will reverberate with the electrifying sounds of these legendary bands. Metallica, renowned for their groundbreaking heavy metal anthems, will share the stage with Evanescence, whose hauntingly beautiful melodies have captivated audiences worldwide. Adding to the excitement, Suicidal Tendencies will bring their high-energy punk rock flair, promising a dynamic and diverse musical experience. Tickets, priced at 104 NZD or 734 USD, offer a rare opportunity to witness these powerhouse performers in one extraordinary evening. This event, Metallica, Evanescence, Suicidal Tendencies Auckland, is set to be a highlight in the city's cultural calendar, drawing fans from near and far to EdenPark, Auckland, New Zealand.

Ed Sheeran Auckland promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and emotion, as the renowned singer-songwriter graces the stage at GoMedia Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand. Scheduled for January 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM, this highly anticipated event is set to captivate fans with Ed Sheeran's signature blend of heartfelt lyrics and melodic genius. Known for his chart-topping hits and charismatic performances, Ed Sheeran's Auckland concert will undoubtedly draw music enthusiasts from near and far. With the picturesque city of Auckland serving as the backdrop, attendees can expect a night filled with soul-stirring tunes and an electric atmosphere. As anticipation builds, securing tickets to Ed Sheeran Auckland becomes a priority for those eager to witness a live performance by one of the world's most beloved artists.

The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity celebrates the monumental gift of significant artworks from the collection of New York philanthropists Julian (1932–2022) and Josie Robertson (1943–2010) to the Gallery. The donation comprises 15 works by influential modern European artists, including Pierre Bonnard, Georges Braque, Paul Cezanne, Salvador Dalí, André Derain, Henri Fantin-Latour, Paul Gauguin, Fernand Léger, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian and Pablo Picasso. Beginning with the suggestive nude bodies of the late 19th century and ending with a monumental colour-field painting from the 1960s, The Robertson Gift: Paths through Modernity takes visitors on a journey through the major art movements of the modern era, including Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Fauvism, Cubism, Surrealism, and post-war abstraction. Featuring 49 paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture, the exhibition also includes visitor favourites from the permanent collection as well as loans and other important recent acquisitions, offering a broad survey of the best of late-19th- and early-to-mid 20th-century international art.

Taimoana | Coastlines explores the art of Aotearoa New Zealand, locating it within Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa, the wider Pacific region. Taking the concept of the coast, or shoreline, as a starting point, the exhibition navigates a sea of ideas, offering multiple perspectives on New Zealand art through a selection of works from the collection of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. The coast is central to the way of life of many in Aotearoa New Zealand and it has been throughout our entire history. Integral to te ao Māori, the Māori world, the interconnectedness of land and sea is reflected in cultural narratives and practices. The coast is at times a source of sustenance and employment, at others a route for travel, a space of recreation, conflict, well-being or inspiration, but also, as the climate continues to change, at the frontline of danger. The coast is a threshold, an in-between zone, a perpetually shifting meeting point of land and sea that prompts us to examine our relationships with both. In this exhibition, artists from the 18th century to today ride the oceans’ currents, traversing themes from the enormity of the Pacific to the vessels that have crossed its expanse and plied Aotearoa’s coasts, and exploring their personal responses to the shore as well as the legacies of colonial encounters and conflict.

Plug and Play is excited to welcome you back in person to the heart of Silicon Valley on Nov 18-20th! During the conference, you will see over 300+ startups from 17 different industry programs demo their technologies at our HQ in Sunnyvale, CA. We will also have a few breakout sessions focusing on topics related to innovation and investing. Programs presenting: Agtech, Animal Health, Brand & Retail, Crypto & Digital Assets, Deeptech, Energy, Enterprise Tech, Fintech, Food & Beverage, Health, Insurtech, Media & Ad, New Materials & Packaging, Mobility, Real Estate & Construction, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Travel & Hospitality, Global Startup Showcase (Plug and Play GOAL), Semiconductors, and East Asia Programs. The full agenda can be found here . All times are in PDT. Information Source: Plug and Play Silicon Valley [HQ] | eventbrite

Welcome, Coatesville Class of 2010 alumni! Come join us at our Fifteen Year Reunion happening at Coatesville Moose Lodge on November 29, 2025, 7:00P M -11:00PM . Get ready to reminisce and catch up with old friends! Let's dance, laugh, and create new memories with our fellow classmates. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reconnect and celebrate how far we've all come since graduation. We can't wait to see you there! Please note this reunion is a non-profit event organized by classmates, for classmates. Your ticket purchase goes directly toward covering the actual costs of the event-including the venue, food, decorations, entertainment, etc. Don't wait, get your ticket today! The sooner, the smoother the planning goes & the more fun we can pack into the evening. SPREAD THE WORD, LET'S MAKE THIS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER! Information Source: eventbrite

Representations of tūpuna, ancestors, hold profound significance in te ao Māori, the Māori world. They embody customary cultural values including mana, tapu and mauri (prestige, sacredness and life force) and hold the ancestral ties of whakapapa. For centuries, representations of tūpuna were given form through whakairo (carving). The mediums of painting and photography were adopted from the mid-19th century for this purpose, with these new forms of portraiture congregating among or standing in place of whakairo in whare tūpuna (ancestral meeting houses) and their modern equivalents. Ngā Taonga Tūturu: Treasured Māori Portraits brings together whakairo and oil paintings from the collection of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, offering insights into the significance of tūpuna representations within te ao Māori. ‘Ngā taonga’ means many treasures while ‘tūturu’ signifies something permanent, true and original. This exhibition considers the inherent cultural values embodied and expressed within and through these taonga from a te ao Māori view. One of the most prolific portraitists of the late 19th and early 20th-century, Gottfried Lindauer’s paintings acknowledge the mana and self-determination of tūpuna through his respectful evocation of their likeness. They were widely commissioned by Māori and Pākehā (European New Zealander) alike. The portraits in this exhibition radiate outwards from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, representing iwi (tribe) and hapū (subtribe) from throughout the motu (island). Recalling a whare tupuna, the gallery resonates with the mauri of these tūpuna.

Safety in Numbers: Colin McCahon’s Dark Equations draws from Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki’s extensive holdings to explore a selection of the artist’s mysterious number paintings made between 1975 and 1976. Numbers first surfaced in McCahon’s work in the late 1950s and would become the primary subject of his art by the mid-1970s in the Teaching aids, Clouds, Noughts and crosses, and Rocks in the sky series. Within these works, Arabic and Roman numerals hover in darkness, appear at once tabulated and like geological strata, or recall complex mathematical equations on a school blackboard. The number paintings also refer to The Stations of the Cross, and communicate themes of life and death, as well as redemption and salvation. Safety in Numbers presents a puzzling yet visually unified chapter of the artist’s practice. While the stark block printing may appear straightforward, the works provide a profound reflection on art’s ability to communicate existential concerns, drawing viewers into a dialogue with McCahon’s coded symbolism. Beyond this, the exhibition also prompts a questioning of art’s role as a space for teaching and learning, and the challenges that come with interpretation.