What’s on at Q | Q Theatre

25 - 26 September 2026

26 September - 10 October 2026

2-4 October 2026

13-18 October 2026

11-15 November 2026

7-9 October 2026

22 - 25 October 2026

1 November 2026

12 November - 6 December 2026

25 - 26 September 2026

Dance

Big Low Dream

Dreaming big in a time of unravelling, Big Low Dream is a new contemporary dance work that brings our waking dreams to reality.
26 September - 10 October 2026

Theatre

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

LNR Productions is proud to stage Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's classic musical, Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat, at Q Theatre this September/October.
2-4 October 2026

Dance

Body Re: Body

Body Re: Body puts Unitec graduating dancers in the spotlight with bold movement, fresh perspectives and original contemporary dance works. Experience the artists shaping the future of Aotearoa dance.
7-9 October 2026

Theatre

Manawa Ora: Taurite

Created by rangatahi alongside acclaimed Aotearoa artists, Manawa Ora: Taurite is a bold new theatre experience exploring balance, identity and what it means to find your way.
10 October 2026

Music

Paul Bosauder: Arco y Olvide Album Release Tour

World-class flamenco musicians travelling directly from Spain for a night of flamenco energy, intimacy and harmony. Paul Bosauder will present his second album Arco y Olvide.
13-14 October 2026

Dance

Natural Basic

With the natural basic waltz as a point of departure, dancers converge through clouds of thought and matter. Body as barometer. From the creator behind Slip (2024).
13-18 October 2026

Dance

Tempo Dance Festival | Te Rerenga o Tere 2026

Tempo Dance Festival returns to Q in 2026
13 & 14 October

Dance

YMCĀ

Hot off the heels of the Venice Biennale Danza and The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave, Oli Mathiesen takes us on a bold takatāpui rebirth of the Village People.
15 October 2026

Dance

Off Axis

What happens when the cypher falls off axis? Drawing from Hip Hop culture and freestyle practice, this work explores uncertainty, instinct and the search for new ways to move together.
16 October 2026

Dance

When It Is Finished + GLIMMER

When It Is Finished explores embodied knowledge with Narrm Melbourne-based Deanne Butterworth; while GLIMMER is a choreographic meditation exploring the trajectory of transgender time from our own val smith.
16 October 2026

Dance

WHITE NOISE + Oro

An electrifying performance, WHITE NOISE has emerged from award-winning creator/performer Alisha McLennan Marler’s lived experience of disability, as an artist, mother, and person. Presented with a short work from Oro.
17 October 2026

Dance

Tendrils of Tomorrow

Two of our exceptionary tertiary dance institutions come together for one night only with original works by Matte Roffe, Sarah Knox with Third Year dancers, Horn's Out and Kerah McLean Duffy.
17-18 October 2026

Dance

The Room Would Split Open

A body does not re-organise alone. Directed by Kelly Nash, The Room Would Split Open asks what care can do when it becomes physical, political and choreographic.
18 October 2026

Event

Honouring a Dance Creative

Building on a legacy of celebrating dance creatives since 2013, Honouring A Dance Creative returns in 2026.
22 - 25 October 2026

Theatre

A Box of Memories

An award-winning musical about memory, family, love, and the things we keep.
24 October 2026

Comedy

Viva La Dirt League

Viva La Dirt League are bringing Adventures of Azerim LIVE, their live comedy adventure, to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, with shows in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne.
28 October - 1 November 2026

Theatre

Songs for Nobodies

Performed by the award-winning Jackie Clarke, accompanied by Penny Dodd and Directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand: this multi-rolling tour de force features the most legendary singers of all time.
1 November 2026

Comedy

Khaled Khalafalla: The Let Me Take You There Tour

Following a string of sold-out shows across Australia, Khaled Khalafalla returns to Aotearoa with a new show that evolves to meet the moment. It's honest. It's (mostly) clean. It's hilarious.
11-15 November 2026

Dance

yes and also no, subject to xyz, finer print applies

Dance, theatre, the electric melodies and guttural drums of Pink Floyd collide in yes and also no, subject to xyz, finer print applies.
12 November - 6 December 2026

Comedy

Marathon

The unbelievable true story of one of the strangest sporting events of all time – the 1904 Olympic Marathon.
17 - 21 November, 2026

Theatre

A Kind Of Fury

The Furies. The forgotten Greek mythological trio in charge of judgement and vengance. But what if they were still around? And not just three. A whole organisation in fact...
18 - 29 Nov 2026

Theatre

All You Had Was Fun

Four friends hang out. Someone brings pizza. Someone brings wine. Someone isn’t there. Written and directed by Sam Brooks, All You Had Was Fun is a new play about friendship.
22 November 2026

Music

Jason Owen sings John Denver & Glen Campbell

Australian country music star Jason Owen brings the music of John Denver and Glen Campbell to life in an unforgettable night of classic songs, stories and country favourites.
4 December 2026

Comedy

Aurie Styla: Maverick Tour

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he’s back on the road with his brand new show ‘MAVERICK’.
12 December 2026

Event

Christmas Stories with R.A. Spratt

High energy, action-packed, side-splittingly, hilarious storytelling
Dec 12 2026

Comedy

Chonny: A Family Gathering

Chonny is taking his storytelling and chaos from YouTube to the stage for his first-ever New Zealand stand-up show. Come laugh and join the Family Gathering!
16 - 20 December 2026

Theatre

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Joke Productions is proud to present the classic and beloved musical 'Little Shop of Horrors'
16-20 December 2026

Comedy

Werewolf

The international cult hit and Auckland Arts Festival sold-out show returns, blending comedy and thriller, in an immersive world of suspicion and survival.
Jan 31 2027

Comedy

John Achkar: Feena Nehke?

Four specials and 150,000 tickets sold later, John Achkar returns to the stage with his brand new special 'Feena Nehke'. And this time, he’s not holding back.
Feb 07 2027

Comedy

Drew Lynch: All Growed Up Tour

Master of crowd-work and rapid-fire comedy, Drew Lynch makes his long-awaited New Zealand debut! Fans can expect a show packed with Lynch's trademark blend of rapid-fire observations, spontaneous crowd interaction and deeply relatable material.
11-21 February 2027

Theatre

Lord of the Rings in 90 Minutes

Calling all elves, orcs and halflings! Buckle up for a glorious, laugh a minute journey into Middle Earth (and back again), as three actors and a musician attempt the impossible: Retelling the entire series in one outrageous live experience!