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Hot Potato Band
Adult $35, Child (U16) $25 (+booking fee)
Hot Potato Band is a dynamic brass collective known for their high-energy, interactive performances. With two albums out and a third on the way, they’ve spent 12 years touring globally, blending genres and reinventing the brass band into a modern dance and visual spectacle. Based in Sydney, their fun, quirky style creates an inclusive atmosphere wherever they perform.
Hot Potato Band is a dynamic brass collective known for their high-energy, interactive performances. With two albums out and a third on the way, they’ve spent 12 years touring globally, blending genres and reinventing the brass band into a modern dance and visual spectacle. Based in Sydney, their fun, quirky style creates an inclusive atmosphere wherever they perform.
Futurist Perspectives: Shaping New Zealand’s Economic Landscape
The world is undergoing rapid and unprecedented change. Geopolitical tensions, market volatility, technological advancements, and evolving consumer behaviors are reshaping the landscape of New Zealand’s food and fibre sector. Are we adequately prepared to adapt and succeed in this new era? Join Jarred Mair, Chief Insight Officer at MPI, as he unpacks the major forces shaping the future of global trade, supply chains, and value creation.
Five Films For Freedom
Free
Join us for a special screening of Five Films for Freedom, the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ film celebration. In partnership with the British Council and BFI Flare, Five Films for Freedom showcases five powerful LGBTQIA+ short films from around the world. Since its launch, the films have reached over 26 million viewers across more than 200 countries, celebrating global LGBTQIA+ stories. The Turner Centre is excited to host this free public screening in collaboration with the British Council New Zealand and the Pacific.
Join us for a special screening of Five Films for Freedom, the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ film celebration. In partnership with the British Council and BFI Flare, Five Films for Freedom showcases five powerful LGBTQIA+ short films from around the world. Since its launch, the films have reached over 26 million viewers across more than 200 countries, celebrating global LGBTQIA+ stories. The Turner Centre is excited to host this free public screening in collaboration with the British Council New Zealand and the Pacific.
Marcellin College Jazz Group: Lunchtime Concert
Choose What You Pay from $5 (+booking fee)
The Marcellin College Jazz group is a collective of music students from the 4 jazz bands at Marcellin College. They vary from years 9 to 13 and play a wide variety of Jazz, Soul, Pop, Funk and original jazz music. All 4 bands and group are directed by their Head of Department Dr Opeloge Ah Sam who spent several years working in Kaitaia before returning to Auckland with his family. This is a Choose What You Pay performance and tamariki and rangatahi under 18 are free. Schools and high schools wishing to attend are kindly requested to notify us of their attendance by contacting Front of House at office@turnercentre.co.nz
The Marcellin College Jazz group is a collective of music students from the 4 jazz bands at Marcellin College. They vary from years 9 to 13 and play a wide variety of Jazz, Soul, Pop, Funk and original jazz music. All 4 bands and group are directed by their Head of Department Dr Opeloge Ah Sam who spent several years working in Kaitaia before returning to Auckland with his family. This is a Choose What You Pay performance and tamariki and rangatahi under 18 are free. Schools and high schools wishing to attend are kindly requested to notify us of their attendance by contacting Front of House at office@turnercentre.co.nz
Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2025
Earlybird $17.50, General Admission $22.50 (+booking fee)
Join us on a global journey with the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, celebrating the beauty and importance of our oceans. Featuring over two hours of captivating films from independent filmmakers worldwide, this tour showcases ocean adventures, marine life, environmental issues, and cultures shaped by the sea. Currently touring across Australia, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, the US, and the UK, the festival offers a dynamic mix of thrilling ocean sports and powerful environmental documentaries. Dive in and be inspired to explore, respect, and protect our oceans while contributing to a global movement for ocean conservation!
Join us on a global journey with the Ocean Film Festival World Tour, celebrating the beauty and importance of our oceans. Featuring over two hours of captivating films from independent filmmakers worldwide, this tour showcases ocean adventures, marine life, environmental issues, and cultures shaped by the sea. Currently touring across Australia, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, the US, and the UK, the festival offers a dynamic mix of thrilling ocean sports and powerful environmental documentaries. Dive in and be inspired to explore, respect, and protect our oceans while contributing to a global movement for ocean conservation!
Circus of illusion
A magical illusion and circus spectacular is coming to Kerikeri. New Zealand’s own ‘Circus of Illusion Magic Show’ is 90 minutes of fast-paced family entertainment. Featuring Magic, Audience Participation, Juggling, Puppetry, Aerial, Dance, Contortion, and large-scale Illusions. A theatre spectacular that will appeal to all ages from preschoolers to grandparents and everyone in between.
An Evening Without Kate Bush
Adult $44, Concession $34 (+booking fee)
Step into a high-energy cabaret tribute to the legendary Kate Bush, brought to life by Sarah-Louise Young. With hits like Running Up That Hill and Wuthering Heights, plus unexpected gems, this unforgettable show celebrates one of pop’s most iconic voices in a truly unique way!
Step into a high-energy cabaret tribute to the legendary Kate Bush, brought to life by Sarah-Louise Young. With hits like Running Up That Hill and Wuthering Heights, plus unexpected gems, this unforgettable show celebrates one of pop’s most iconic voices in a truly unique way!
Singalong with Suzy Cato & Kath Bee
Join renowned children’s entertainers Suzy Cato and Kath Bee for an exciting Easter School Holidays Show! Suzy and Kath will captivate the audience with songs celebrating wellbeing, community, and fun, performed in English, Te Reo Māori, and NZSL.
The Tūī and the Kahikatea
$40 Adults, $30 Friends, $5 Community Services Cardholders, Free for and 18 years and under
Presented by Aroha and Chamber Music NZ, this event features a powerful collaboration of music and poetry. The renowned New Zealand musicians—Peter Scholes (clarinet), Simeon Broom (violin), James Tennant (cello), and Katherine Austin (piano)—perform Messiaen’s iconic eight-movement quartet, composed in a WWII prisoner of war camp. Accompanied by poet Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna’i, whose evocative Pacifica poetry addresses the climate change crisis, the performance blends transcendent music and poignant words, reflecting on the core of human existence and the courage needed in the face of today’s global challenges. Community serves card holder and 18 and under pricing available from the Turner Centre Box Office only
Presented by Aroha and Chamber Music NZ, this event features a powerful collaboration of music and poetry. The renowned New Zealand musicians—Peter Scholes (clarinet), Simeon Broom (violin), James Tennant (cello), and Katherine Austin (piano)—perform Messiaen’s iconic eight-movement quartet, composed in a WWII prisoner of war camp. Accompanied by poet Faumuina Felolini Maria Tafuna’i, whose evocative Pacifica poetry addresses the climate change crisis, the performance blends transcendent music and poignant words, reflecting on the core of human existence and the courage needed in the face of today’s global challenges. Community serves card holder and 18 and under pricing available from the Turner Centre Box Office only
Heath Franklin’s Chopper – The Last Hard Bastard on Earth
Adult $45.50, Concession $42.50 (+booking fee)
The year is 2030. Humanity is all but wiped out, and there is only one man who can save us from the Softcockalypse. Strap in, Chopper is back! Stand up comedy show. R16
The year is 2030. Humanity is all but wiped out, and there is only one man who can save us from the Softcockalypse. Strap in, Chopper is back! Stand up comedy show. R16
Ans Westra – Exhibition Opening
Free entry
Ans Westra: Kerikeri 2025 showcases the iconic photographer’s work for the first time in Kerikeri. Presented with {Suite}, the exhibition features 25 images from Te Tai Tokerau, alongside other well-known works. Born in the Netherlands and based in Aotearoa from 1957, Ans Westra’s candid images of New Zealand life and te ao Māori are a lasting legacy. This exhibition highlights her unique ability to capture moments of everyday life, with prints available for sale and access to her ongoing digital archive.
Ans Westra: Kerikeri 2025 showcases the iconic photographer’s work for the first time in Kerikeri. Presented with {Suite}, the exhibition features 25 images from Te Tai Tokerau, alongside other well-known works. Born in the Netherlands and based in Aotearoa from 1957, Ans Westra’s candid images of New Zealand life and te ao Māori are a lasting legacy. This exhibition highlights her unique ability to capture moments of everyday life, with prints available for sale and access to her ongoing digital archive.
Dream On, by Micky Delahunty
What happens when love, mischief, magic, and the modern world collide?
THE MICHAEL JACKSON HISTORY SHOW
Earlybird $61, Child $42, Adult $71, Seniors $64 (+booking fee)
Showtime proudly presents a spectacular tribute to the King of Pop in this full-scale stage production. Experience the magic of Michael Jackson’s iconic hits brought to life by the incredible Garth Field, whose electrifying performance captures the essence of the legendary entertainer. Featuring a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes, cutting-edge sound, stunning lighting, and dazzling effects, this is a mind-blowing concert experience you won’t want to miss!
Showtime proudly presents a spectacular tribute to the King of Pop in this full-scale stage production. Experience the magic of Michael Jackson’s iconic hits brought to life by the incredible Garth Field, whose electrifying performance captures the essence of the legendary entertainer. Featuring a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes, cutting-edge sound, stunning lighting, and dazzling effects, this is a mind-blowing concert experience you won’t want to miss!
Musicals on the Menu
Shaan Kloet presents Musicals on the Menu – a musical theatre concert showcasing iconic Broadway hits, along with some hidden gems. Since graduating from the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art with a Bachelor […]
HAUS of YOLO
Adult $45, Seniors and Students $39 (+booking fee)
A high-energy, circus-theatre experience by The Dust Palace, this show blends stunning acrobatics, live sewing, and party tunes. Watch as the head designer of HAUS of YOLO creates the ‘Kerikeri’ collection live on stage, fusing fast fashion with thrilling circus routines. With a mix of comedy, daring stunts, and live fashion creation, this fun and cheeky show brings high stakes and high voltage to the stage for an unforgettable night of entertainment.
A high-energy, circus-theatre experience by The Dust Palace, this show blends stunning acrobatics, live sewing, and party tunes. Watch as the head designer of HAUS of YOLO creates the ‘Kerikeri’ collection live on stage, fusing fast fashion with thrilling circus routines. With a mix of comedy, daring stunts, and live fashion creation, this fun and cheeky show brings high stakes and high voltage to the stage for an unforgettable night of entertainment.
Chris Parker
General Admission $39.90 (+booking fee)
Join award-winning comedian Chris Parker for an hour of feverishly paced, hilariously expressive comedy as he tackles a lifetime of "drama queen" allegations head-on. Fresh off hosting the NZ Comedy Festival Galas and starring on Thank God You’re Here, Chris brings his signature mix of stand-up, variety, and unapologetic storytelling to the stage. With rave reviews like "sore sides from laughing" (NZ Herald ★★★★★), this is your chance to experience the comedic brilliance that’s left audiences across Australia and New Zealand in stitches. Don’t miss out—prepare to laugh until you cry!
Join award-winning comedian Chris Parker for an hour of feverishly paced, hilariously expressive comedy as he tackles a lifetime of "drama queen" allegations head-on. Fresh off hosting the NZ Comedy Festival Galas and starring on Thank God You’re Here, Chris brings his signature mix of stand-up, variety, and unapologetic storytelling to the stage. With rave reviews like "sore sides from laughing" (NZ Herald ★★★★★), this is your chance to experience the comedic brilliance that’s left audiences across Australia and New Zealand in stitches. Don’t miss out—prepare to laugh until you cry!
Delanely Davidson Anniversary Tour Kerikeri
With multiple album Anniversaries this year, Delaney Davidson takes to the road in July to celebrate his extensive and star-studded catalogue with special band the Anniversaries – Heather Webb – Guitar, Alex Freer – Drums, Mark Hughes – […]
Best of the Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever Show
Adult $79, Concession $69 (+booking fee)
Celebrate the legacy of the Bee Gees with The Best of the Bee Gees Show, a tribute praised by Lesley Evans (Gibb) as “absolutely brilliant” and endorsed by original Bee Gees lead guitarist Vince Melouney. Featuring iconic hits like Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, and More Than a Woman, the show brings the magic of the Bee Gees’ harmonies to life. With a high-energy second act honoring Saturday Night Fever and special guests Debora McLane and Roslyn Loxton, it’s a night of disco fever and timeless classics.
Celebrate the legacy of the Bee Gees with The Best of the Bee Gees Show, a tribute praised by Lesley Evans (Gibb) as “absolutely brilliant” and endorsed by original Bee Gees lead guitarist Vince Melouney. Featuring iconic hits like Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, and More Than a Woman, the show brings the magic of the Bee Gees’ harmonies to life. With a high-energy second act honoring Saturday Night Fever and special guests Debora McLane and Roslyn Loxton, it’s a night of disco fever and timeless classics.
QUEEN: IT’S A KINDA MAGIC SHOW
Earlybird $61, Child $42, Adult $71, Seniors $64.10 (+booking fee)
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes, this is the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE!
Touring in 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in the spectacle, grandeur and energy of the world’s greatest Rock band with Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic, celebrating the legacy of Queen and Freddie Mercury. Bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes, this is the REAL ROCK EXPERIENCE!
TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift
Earlybird (Until 31st May) $49, Standard $69 (+booking fee)
Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift! Showtime presents Josette with international band and dancers in this joyous concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 of Taylor’s biggest hits performed live. *This is a tribute show and is not associated with Taylor Swift Productions.
Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of Taylor Swift with TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift! Showtime presents Josette with international band and dancers in this joyous concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 of Taylor’s biggest hits performed live. *This is a tribute show and is not associated with Taylor Swift Productions.
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