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The Barleyshakes Live
Rescheduled - New Location
Alan & Kristin Kelly are two founding members of the well known Irish powerhouse band the Barleyshakes. Together they bring you upbeat sounds of Ireland on sweet sensuous fiddle, and spirited guitar.
Due to unforeseen circumstances The Barleyshakes performance on Weds the 22nd at the Turner Centre has been moved to the Plough & Feather on Thursday 23rd Jan. Tickets will be refunded and the new performance will be free entry. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope you can make the rescheduled performance at the Plough and Feather!
Dr. Seuss’s Cat in The Hat
$30 Earlybird, $40 Admission (+booking fee)
Two show times: 10:30am & 1pm
Yikes, the summer holidays are coming! What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing 2?!
Here’s an idea..! Bring the whole family to the Worlds Number 1 ‘The Cat in the Hat’
show for an experience they’ll never forget. The story has been around for over 50 years
and kids still love it… just like you did!
Young and old alike will delight in this lively adaptation of a classic book coming to life
before your very eyes. Spoiler alert: Things run amuck, and quickly!
Waitangi Week 2025: Kōhia
Choose What you Pay from $5 (+booking fee)
Get ready for an unforgettable night of Rock, R&B, Reggae, and Waiata Māori with Kōhia at The Turner Centre! Led by powerhouse vocalist Lili, this dynamic 4-piece band brings high-energy fusion and vibrant rhythms to the stage.
Doors open at 5:30 PM – grab a bite from the food truck or enjoy a sausage sizzle before the show. Afterward, stick around for drinks at the bar and enjoy a great evening with friends and whānau. It’s the perfect way to kick off the celebrations ahead of Waitangi Day!
Boogie Beats
General Admission $35 (+booking fee)
Kerikeri, are you ready for a club night?!
Join DJ Flash Harry and Matthew Benton (The Black Seeds) for vintage funk, soul, and disco, with live sax adding to the groove. Enjoy Go Go dancers, killer cocktails, and a full club vibe that’ll keep you dancing all night. Come dressed in your Disco Chic best and get ready to boogie! It’s on!
Waitangi Week 2025: Harmonic Resonators
Choose What you Pay from $5 (+booking fee)
As part of our special programming for Waitangi Week 2025, The Turner Centre is excited to present the Harmonic Resonators - a family band that blends Country Music with Waiata Māori. Their whanau vibe, Te Reo approachability, and beautiful harmonies have captured the hearts of New Zealanders and earned them a growing following.
With the opening performance by the Ngāti Rēhia Community Kapa Haka Group.
Susan O’Neill
Earlybird $30, Adult $35 (+booking fee)
Irish singer-songwriter Susan O’Neill brings her soulful voice and captivating presence to New Zealand for the first time on her debut headline tour. With a sound described as “exquisite” (Sunday Times) and “superb” (Clash), Susan has garnered international acclaim through her chart-topping album Now in a Minute and collaborations with Mick Flannery.
A festival favorite at WOMAD 2019, Susan returns to New Zealand to showcase her powerful blend of intimacy and audacity, honed on stages across Europe and North America alongside artists like Phoebe Bridgers and The Teskey Brothers. Don’t miss this chance to experience one of Ireland’s most exciting contemporary artists live.
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.
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.
Suitcase Show
General Admission $45 (+booking fee)
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.
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!
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