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Looking for something to do in the BIG little city?

You can't go wrong with these entertainment hotspots! Fancy a bit of theatre, maybe a live concert or even just a good laugh? The listings below update their calendars daily, so make sure to pay them a visit and plan a BIG night out or a little intimate showcase in the BIG little city!

SKYCITY

Open 7 days, SKYCITY Auckland is New Zealand’s premier entertainment destination offering ever-changing entertainment from DJs to Divas, an enticing selection of restaurants, cafes and bars, and SKYCITY Theatre for a dazzling array of cultural and visual delights.

0800 SKYCITY (759 2489) skycity.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

SKYCITY Casino

If it’s non-stop thrills you’re after, you’ll find them at SKYCITY Casino. With more than 1,600 gaming machines, 100 table games and an ever-popular Poker zone, there’s many exciting ways to try your luck!

09 363 6000 skycityauckland.co.nz/casino getting there add to itinerary

SKYCITY Cinemas

SKYCITY Metro Building, Level 3, 291-297 Queen St
Watch the latest movies right in the heart of the city. Indulge in a little Gold Class comfort or watch your favourite movie in the IMAX Cinema (the largest screen in New Zealand).

09 979 2400 www.skycitycinemas.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

THE EDGE®

Welcome to THE EDGE® , New Zealand’s leading performing arts, entertainment and convention centre and home to three of Auckland’s landmark venues, the Aotea Centre,
The Civic theatre and Auckland Town Hall.

09 309 2677 ww.the-edge.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Vector Arena

42-80 Mahuhu Cres

Vector Arena is the entertainment hub of the Pacific. It is a superb performance space, which is attracting the biggest names in the world of music, sports & entertainment.

Major international concerts such as Simon and Garfunkel
Family shows including Disney’s Princess Wishes
Must see sporting events including netball and WWE wrestling
Conferences, banquets & business events

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09) 358 1250 www.vectorarena.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

Academy Cinemas

44 Lorne Street
At the Academy you will find a range of the best local and international films, documentaries, romantic comedies, dramas and thrillers.

(09) 373 2761 www.academycinemas.co.nz getting there add to itinerary

The Classic Comedy & Bar

321 Queen Street
NZ’s only fulltime professional comedy club was opened in October 1997 and in three short years has gone from being ‘the new kid on the block’ to an institution on the local entertainment scene.
The Classic is open up to 7 days a week with a regular programme of live comedy from Wednesday to Saturday.
In addition to comedy The Classic regularly hosts local bands, private functions and the bi-monthly ‘ShortFuse’ night with the latest in shortfilms and videos.