What’s on at Q | Q Theatre

21 October 2025 - 8 November 2025

11 November - 16 November

1 November 2025

5 - 6 November 2025

7 November 2025

21 October 2025 - 8 November 2025

Comedy

Theatre

Captain Morrow and the Sands of Time

This rip roaring comedy epic, directed by Barnie Duncan, comes to Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time. Two actors, one musician, 40+ characters, and 60 minutes.
1 November 2025

Comedy

Jack Ansett: Best Of

Jack Ansett (as seen on Taskmaster NZ) is bringing his favourite jokes from his past shows, along with some new ones, to Q Theatre Rangatira for one night only.
5 - 6 November 2025

Theatre

Dance

BEYOND THE VELVET

An immersive celebration of dance, theatre, and spectacle—where dazzling characters, bold costumes, and playful chaos collide in a vibrant, surreal world brimming with energy, surprise, and pure entertainment.
7 November 2025

Music

Rhian Sheehan & Arli Liberman

Rhian Sheehan and Arli Liberman present their new album Traces, live for the first time ever.
11 November - 16 November

Theatre

Life on a Loop

Celebrated theatre star Ellie Smith returns to the stage in New Zealand with her solo show Life on a Loop — fresh from an "utterly uplifting" sellout season in London.
13 November - 6 December 2025

Cabaret

Drag

Theatre

D.R.A.G (Dressed Resembling a God)

By Daniel Williams and Sophie Roberts with Adena Delights and Hugo Grrrl" updated to "By Daniel Williams & Sophie Roberts with Slay West, Adena Delights & Hugo Grrr
21 November 2025

Comedy

Ashley Gavin Hype Man

Ashley Gavin has been featured on Comedy Central, Netflix, Just For Laughs, and more.
22 November 2025

Music

Zheng’s Music Studio 10th Annual Concert – Guzheng & Percussion

Zheng’s Music Studio’s 10th Annual Concert showcases guzheng ensembles by Boya Guzheng with percussion, as well as Lin Zheng performing her original work featuring APO percussionist Eric Renick.
25 Nov - 6 Dec 2025

Comedy

Theatre

Music

H.R. The Musical #2

Things just got personnel. Dick and his band of generic employees are back. It’s time to restructure - ahem, again - with a completely new show of riotous musical sketch-comedy from the team that brought you the runaway 2024 hit, H.R. The Musical.
10 - 20 December 2025

Comedy

A Christmas Crisis

Christmas is falling apart — but Dynamotion’s here to save the day! Join Auckland’s favourite comedy dancers and celeb pals for a hilarious, high-kicking, totally bonkers festive spectacular you’ll never forget!
13 December 2025

Comedy

Nothing Is Ok But Let's Laugh

Egyptian-Australian comedian, Khaled Khalafalla, journeys through identity, belonging and race, blending personal stories from rural upbringing with today’s headlines. Thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly profound, finding humour where cultures collide
13 January 2026

Cabaret

Music

Natalie Weiss in Concert

The Vocal Development Series is excited to present Broadway performer and international vocal coach Natalie Weiss in Concert.
5 February 2026

Comedy

Akaash Singh - Generational Triumph Tour

Comedian Akaash Singh is bringing his Generational Triumph Tour
21 February 2026

Comedy

Blake Pavey: Live

Fresh off two national tours and a YouTube comedy special, viral Australian comedian Blake Pavey is hitting New Zealand with his brand new hour of stand-up!
27 March 2026

Event

Dungeon Crawler Carl

New York Times bestselling author Matt Dinniman is bringing Dungeon Crawler Carl Live to Auckland for an intimate, one-night-only discussion of his unique and highly immersive LitRPG series. The event also celebrates the launch of Dinniman’s brand-new release, Operation Bounce House.

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