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Te Riu o Ngāti Rēhia (Ngāti Rēhia tribal boundaries) with Kipa Munro
Free This event is now fully booked
Join Kipa Munro for an interactive session exploring the tribal boundaries of Te Riu o Ngāti Rēhia. Discover the significant landmarks, stories, and history that shape our iwi, followed by an engaging Q&A session to deepen our understanding and connection to this rich heritage. Please make sure to register via the RSVP link.
Heather Downie, Scottish Traditional Folk Harpist & Singer
Pay What You Can from $5 (+booking fee)
Join Heather Downie, renowned harpist and singer, for a performance blending traditional Scottish music with contemporary flair. On her 10-week NZ & Australia tour, Heather will showcase songs from her debut album Nae Sweets for Shy Bairns along with classic Scottish tunes. Expect an engaging, intimate experience with opportunities for audience participation.
Community Yoga March
FREE
Free community yoga with Meg Bell from Numi yoga at the Turner Centre, Saturday morning 8.30am - 9.30am!
Everyone is welcome, come along and be part of something together, maybe learn something new or meet a new friend. No previous experience necessary. BYO yoga mat and something to use as a strap (dressing gown cord).
The Petersens
GA $45, Child $25 (+ booking fee)
The Petersens are an Americana roots band featuring tight family harmonies and an uplifting and authentic music experience. They are known worldwide for their YouTube videos which have more than 200 million views. Their top-rated Branson show has been running for fourteen seasons and they have toured throughout Ireland, Finland, Canada, the UK and the United States.
Tutus on Tour
Adult $50, Child $25, Senior $45 (+booking fee)
Tutus on Tour 2025 brings a captivating mix of classical and contemporary ballet. Highlights include the elegant Grand Pas Classique, the delightful Wedding pas de deux from Coppélia, and the stage premiere of Limerence by Annaliese Macdonald, set to Schubert's music. Completing the program is The Way Alone, a neoclassical masterpiece by Stephen Baynes, performed in New Zealand for the first time.
Women Leading Into the Future
General Admission $25 (+booking fee) including lunch
On 8 March 2025, Kerikeri in Te Tai Tokerau will celebrate International Women's Day with inspiring speakers: Dame Jenny Shipley, Ripeka Evans, Mere Mangu, and Karleen Everitt. This event will empower women to lead with vision and collaboration, leaving guests feeling invigorated and committed to personal and collective growth.
Copy of Te Riu o Ngāti Rēhia (Ngāti Rēhia tribal boundaries) with Kipa Munro
Free This event is now fully booked
Join Kipa Munro for an interactive session exploring the tribal boundaries of Te Riu o Ngāti Rēhia. Discover the significant landmarks, stories, and history that shape our iwi, followed by an engaging Q&A session to deepen our understanding and connection to this rich heritage. Please make sure to register via the RSVP link.
Suitcase Show
General Admission $45 (+booking fee)
Two dates: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th March
Suitcase Show is a darkly comic, inventive collection of short stories told from within a suitcase. Created by the award-winning Trick of the Light Theatre, this unique performance blends lo-fi shadow play, wireless projection, and quirky elements like disembodied hands dancing to vintage stereo crackles. With stories exploring love, death, mystery, and the secrets we carry, Suitcase Show takes you on a journey through the unexpected narratives of travel and life.
Two sessions: Thursday 13 and Friday 14 March 2025. Recommended for ages 12+.
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.
Five Films For Freedom
Free
Join us for special screening of Five Films for Freedom, the world’s widest reaching LGBTQIA+ online celebration.
A partnership between the British Council and BFI Flare, London’s LGBTIQIA+ film festival, Five Films For Freedom makes five LGBTIQ+ short films available to watch online for free anywhere in the world. Since its launch, the films featured in the programme have been watched online by over 26 million people in more than 200 countries and principalities, celebrating global stories in support of LGBTQIA+ communities around the world. The Turner Centre is delighted to host this free public screening in collaboration with the British Council New Zealand and the Pacific.
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!
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 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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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