4 March
Great HallAPO Composer-in-Residence Kenneth Young's new composition forms this concert, based on words from great writers across the ages, Young's piece is combined with visuals by multimedia artist Tim Gruchy.
4 - 8 March
Q RangatiraNancy Brunning’s award-winning play, Hīkoi, is an emotional road trip deep into the heart of our country’s history, led by two generations of the utterly relatable Miller whānau.
4 - 22 March
Paradiso Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareDirty, dangerous and daring LIMBO is a circus/cabaret of mind-numbing contortion, aerial acrobatics, fantastical illusions and flames straight from Dante’s inferno – all set to a live band.
4 March
Paradiso Spiegeltent, Aotea SquareHip-hop goddess Neneh Cherry performs with jazz/clubland duo RocketNumberNine+. Her trailblazing style has captivated audiences for three decades.
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary GalleryPainter Tracey Tawhiao and musician Fred Harrison explore concepts of sacred geometry in order to depict the Creator, known as IO.
4 - 21 March
ST PAUL St Gallery, AUT UniversityA lively and illuminating exhibition featuring the work of six contemporary Japanese artists practising in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami.
4 - 22 March
Daldy Street NorthAn ever-changing outdoor installation formed by a grid of mirrored towers, Field reflects the world around it in visually stunning and provocative ways.
4 - 22 March
TimeOut Festival Garden, Aotea SquareA powerful new video work by leading multi-media artist Lisa Reihana which delves into Māori and Pacific cultural practices pertaining to death and mourning.
4 - 22 March
TimeOut Festival Garden, Aotea SquareUsing synthetic lei, Niki Hastings-McFall 'polynises' the green space of Aotea Square into a vibrant, living artwork based on the Samoan fale.
5 - 10 March
Q LoftAward-winning Māori-Chinese playwright Mei-Lin Te Puea Hansen brings us a cross-cultural love affair sprouted amongst rows of potatoes, whilst revealing a page from our history rarely told.
6 March
Great HallOne of world’s top baroque ensembles recreates the romance and atmosphere of an 18th-century salon. Enjoy a whimsical and highly visual programme of Bach, Handel and Vivaldi.
6 - 21 March
Two RoomsShowing in New Zealand for the first time, David Shrigley's work is known for its quick-witted commentary on everyday situations.