The events that are on the Remix social calendar this season...

Our answer to the waning summer nights? These exciting events are at the forefront of the Remix social calendar this season.

Āhua O Aoteroa 

March 24 - March 28

Various Locations, Auckland

New Zealand’s renegade fashion week is returning after a successful first season. Run by emerging industry members, this event is poised to showcase some of the city’s most exciting emerging talent for the years to come.

Wānaka Festival Of Colour 

March 29 - April 9 

Various Locations, Auckland

For those who think that the southern cities are reserved just for winter, Wānaka’s most vibrant event pleads the case for year-round adventures.

Dua Lipa 

April 2nd

Spark Arena, Auckland

Few shows are as still-talked-about as Dua Lipa’s 2022 appearances, and this month she finally returns with her Radical Optimism tour—one that promises new music, and all the same girly pop fun. A handful of tickets still remain; get yours now.

Murder On The Orient Express 

April 22 - May 10

ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland

The country’s premiere theatre company takes on the ultimate Agatha Christie classic in their 2025 season. Cameron Rhodes (King Lear, North by Northwest) plays the inscrutable Poirot in this classic, based on a train whodunnit, cleverly adapted for the stage by Tony-nominated playwright Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You).

The Firebird With My Brilliant Career 

April 30 - June 1 

Various Locations, Touring Nationwide

The Firebird, a fairytale of a desert world where water is infinitely precious, was a huge hit for the RNZB in recent years, and this season sees it take a full tour of the country. This will be paired with the one-act ballet My BrilliantCareer, based on the revered novel by Miles Franklin.

Aotearoa Art Fair 

May 1 - May 4 

Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland

With an incredible roster of talent from both on and offshore, the prestigious Aotearoa Art Fair will return to the city’s centre this season—promising a line-up of inspiring activities and impressive works to add to the most discerning collections.

New Zealand International Comedy Festival 

May 2 - May 25

Various Locations, Auckland & Wellington

Returning this May, the New Zealand InternationalComedy Festival promises a hilarious line-up of local legends and international heroes like Ed Gamble, David Correos, HeathFranklin’s Chopper, NishKumar, Melanie Bracewell, and so many more.

Image via @aklwritersfest

Auckland Writers Festival 

May 13 - May 18 

Aotea Centre, Auckland

As the nation’s foremost literary festival, this year’s lineup sees a burgeoning list of talent—with beloved local names paired alongside some of the world’s greatest writers today. Of course, the line-up will also see the festival’s sell-out workshop series alongside the event of the season, the Ockham Book Awards.

Gracie Abrams

April 29

Spark Arena, Auckland

With a debut headline arena appearance, Gracie Abrams will bring her tour, The Secret of Us, to Spark Arena this season, and the girlies couldn’t be more excited. There are only limited tickets left to see her in person for this much-awaited visit.