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Abbey Summer Sessions
Over 50 Saturday Winter, Spring & Summer Sessions at Abbey for the 2024/2025 season!
Local Artists like
- Coastal Rhythm Section
- Ariana Henare
- Lady Larisa
- Hand Picked
- The Pukes
- Fraser Mackenzie
- The Acoustic Project
- Michael Stodart
- Hoos The Boss
- Scarlett Eden
- Groove Foundation
- Jackson
- Magnetix
- Mia
- Liberty
- Kent Edmonds
- Ben Throp
- Andrew Donnely
- Frank & Haley
- Sophia & Lindsay
Kickback and relax and listen to the chilled sounds of local talents while sipping away on some of our boutique wines and beers in the vines

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Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions
Church Road Gwen Summer Sessions 2024/2025
Get Ready for a Sunny Hawke’s Bay Summer As the Church Road Live Gwen Summer Sessions Make Their Return! Join Us at Church Road for Six Sunday Afternoons Filled with Live Acoustic Performances from some of Hawke’s Bay’s Top Talent

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A Small Hall Session with Charm of Finches
The Small Hall Sessions will be at the Otané Town Hall on 29th of Jan 2025 with Charm of Finches!
Doors will open from 6:00pm with meals, drinks and desserts available

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A Small Hall Session with Charm of Finches
The Small Hall Sessions will be at the Otané Town Hall on 29th of Jan 2025 with Charm of Finches!
Doors will open from 6:00pm with meals, drinks and desserts available

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Common Poet's Society
Common Poet's Society is back in its spiritual home with the monthly open mic night that invites you to share the words that have been beating themselves against the inside of your head with your nearest and dearest friends

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A Small Hall Session with Charm of Finches
The Small Hall Sessions will be at the Otané Town Hall on 29th of Jan 2025 with Charm of Finches!
Doors will open from 6:00pm with meals, drinks and desserts available

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The Return of Owl, Hammer and Wizz
With decades of experience under their collective belts, Owl, Hammer and Wizz take to the Common Room stage to offer their audience an uncommon insight into dance culture, supported by local legends Sneeky, Shutter and J!mboi

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A Celebration Of Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin
Two Legends of Rock in One Night! By popular demand, After Forever (NZ’s Premier Ozzy-era Black Sabbath Tribute Band) & Hats Off To Led Zeppelin (Hawke’s Bay) are back together for this very special evening! Classic songs from Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin - performed live at The Cabana!
Tickets only $30 (or $35 on the door)

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The Splinters Live
The Splinters seize the Common Room stage to celebrate the release of their debut “Slank EP”, streaming now across all platforms

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Groove Funktion Vol I with Yuna Fi and Mystery Guests
It's a hump day holiday and everyone's invited!
Blast off on multi genre funk journey with Yuna Fi in the pilot's seat, weaving sonic tapestries that celebrate connection on the dance floor

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Waitangi Day with Alec Withers/Christina Gunson/Les Withers
This Waitangi Day treat your ears to a trio of the finest folk musicians in the bay

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Ben Liley in Circles
Thursday 6th of Feb join us at the Urban Winery for the start of the long weekend with a highly anticipated performance by local band Ben Liley in Circles - supported by the one and only Joe Cole from 7:30pm

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Bob Marley 80th Birthday Tribute
The King of Reggae, the Rastafarian Prophet Robert Nesta Marley - Bob Marley turns 80 on 6th February 2024

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Beacon Bloom
Bringing highly anticipated new music from their upcoming Debut Album, produced in berlin; and after a sold-out Debut show at Common Room last year, UK-based Beacon Bloom are back in Hawkes Bay this February for a Hybrid Live / DJ performance of the freshest, cutting-edge Melodic House and Techno

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Metal In The Stings - Waitangi Weekend
Live Metal in the Stings

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Sunday Session with Uncle Tito
Kick back on a Sunday afternoon to Uncle Tito's special brand of acoustic folk punk, played with a healthy dose of heart

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Artdeco Dance - Davey Jack Deco Band
Dappers and Flappers, grab your dance shoes, and start your deco weekend off with a blast, swinging and shaking to the jazz beats of Davey Jack Deco Band, at the Munro Dance Studio

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A Small Hall Session with Arahi
Small Hall Sessions with Arahi & Band
King George Hall, Bayview, Feb 14th
Elsthorpe Community Hall, Feb 15th
Haumoana Hall, Feb 16th
Doors open 6:30pm with food and drink available, music starts at 7pm
Local lad Arahi is making a distinctive mark in Aotearoa, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s most exceptional songwriters and live performers

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One Night in Buenos Aires (Napier Art Deco Festival 2025)
An evening reminiscent of the Golden Era of Latin dance and music

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Love and War: with Jessie Cassin and Robin Kelly
Set against the backdrop of the iconic Opera House be transported to a different era by 'Cabaret singer Jessie Cassin and award-winning musical director Robin Kelly as they present "Love and War," a curated collection from the Great American Songbook, spanning 1918-1939

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Lonely Hearts Club
Feeling lousy about love? Don't give a damn about deco? We have the Valentine's Day plans for you!
Join the Lonely Hearts Club to wallow in delicious misery and be scathed by righteous rage

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Peter Urlich Swingin' Duet feat. Lewis McCallum
This summer, Ortons Events is proud to bring you a truly iconic afternoon, filled with classic, jazzy tunes from Kiwi music legends Peter Urlich (of Th’ Dudes, Nice’n'Urlich and The Swingin’ Sextet – you know him, you love him) and Synthony’s saxophone maestro, Lewis McCallum

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Neil Young by the Cellar Door Band
Join us on Saturday 15th February to hear the best and well proven tribute band the CELLAR DOOR BAND, as they play the greatest of NEIL YOUNG

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Starlight Soirée: A Swingin' Tribute to Napier in the 30's
Swing back in time and return to the glitz, glamour and rebirth of the 1930s with "Starlight Soirée: A Swinging Tribute to Napier in the ’30s

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A Small Hall Session with Arahi
Small Hall Sessions with Arahi & Band
King George Hall, Bayview, Feb 14th
Elsthorpe Community Hall, Feb 15th
Haumoana Hall, Feb 16th
Doors open 6:30pm with food and drink available, music starts at 7pm
Local lad Arahi is making a distinctive mark in Aotearoa, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s most exceptional songwriters and live performers

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One Night in Buenos Aires (Napier Art Deco Festival 2025)
An evening reminiscent of the Golden Era of Latin dance and music

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Sunday Session with MacRag
The legendary MacRag are back at Common for a very special Celtic inspired Sunday Session

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A Small Hall Session with Arahi
Small Hall Sessions with Arahi & Band
King George Hall, Bayview, Feb 14th
Elsthorpe Community Hall, Feb 15th
Haumoana Hall, Feb 16th
Doors open 6:30pm with food and drink available, music starts at 7pm
Local lad Arahi is making a distinctive mark in Aotearoa, quickly establishing himself as one of the country’s most exceptional songwriters and live performers

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Flappers & Dappers - Electro Swing Dance Party
Join us for a celebration of Electro Swing Music and Dance as we celebrate Napier’s Art Deco Festival 2025!
Featuring a special gin tasting (extra cost ) and cash bar, along with special dance performances to get you in the mood and on the dance floor

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Singer Songwriters Anonymous Open Mic Night
Have you been making music alone in your room? Don't you think it's time you shared your voice with the world? Or maybe just the small and supportive slice of the world that gathers at Common Room monthly on a Thursday night, united by a mutual desire to hear and be heard?
That's right, it's Singer Songwriters Anonymous, a very Common open mic night! We're here to hear you! Whether you've never performed in public before or your a seasoned pro wanting to try out some new material this is an opportunity for you to play on the Common stage

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Pink Floyd & Electric Light Orchestra Tribute
Cougan Renata presents a tribute to the music of two bands "Electric light Orchestra" and the legendary "Pink floyd" a night of classic songs and a trip down memory lane at Napiers iconic "Cabana"
With support from new band "Westway 76" playing old school post-punk
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Down with the System Tribute feat. Awarewolves and Crate
Local legends Down with the System will be paying tribute to the illustrious System of a Down, performing songs ranging their entire catalogue of music

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A Small Hall Session with M Ward
Small Hall Sessions with M

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Salmonella Dub SoundSystem Whirimako Black, Mighty Asterix
Kia ora!
The Salmonella Dub SoundSystem featuring band originator Andrew aka Dj Rudeboy on the mix ft

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End of Summer Tropicana Latin Party with Jorge DJ Latino
Summer may be ending but it's still hot at Common! Welcoming back the ever popular dance floor filler - Jorge DJ Latino
Whether you're a pro or just love to boogie, Jorge will get you moving your feet to the hip twitching beat and leave you with a smile on your face

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Crab Fest
Join us in 2025 for Crab Fest at our favourite spot Crab Farm!
Crab Fest is all about local and celebrating the amazing talent we have at our doorstep

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A Small Hall Session with M Ward
Small Hall Sessions with M

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Air Force on Tour
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Band are heading north this summer! They’ll be astounding audiences with performances starting in Palmerston North and Hastings, and finishing up in Carterton

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Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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Operatunity Presents - From Phantom to Les Mis
Featuring the best of 70s and 80s musicals: Phantom, Les Mis, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Fiddler on the Roof, Grease, Cabaret and more!
Featuring:
Russell Dixon
Kate Lineham
Rebecca Wright
Matt Pike
John Bayne
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 25 Feb - 28 Mar 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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Nick Hyde - "New Horizons" Album Release Tour
Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at the end of 2024

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Nick Hyde - New Horizons - Album Release Tour
Nick is a Dunedin based artist who released his Second album "New Horizons" at the end of 2024

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Hats Off To Led Zeppelin
Hats Off To Led Zeppelin are digging deep into the Zep catalogue to present epics and favourite album cuts from the greatest band who rocked the Earth

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Miss Kaninna Live in Heretaunga
Miss Kaninna is stoked to announce their debut Aotearoa Tour in March 2025

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Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends Tribute.
Stevie Ray Vaughan with Friends

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Absolue BOWIE Tribute.
If you're a true Bowie connoisseur, this is the tribute band for you

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Sound Scape
Hawke's Bay, get ready! On Saturday , April 5th, head down to Hygge for a day/night to remember! Experience an epic lineup of DJs and artists delivering beats that’ll keep you moving all day long, set against the stunning coastal backdrop of Clifton, Hawke's Bay

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Dion Pride - Sings the Songs of his Father
As the son of legendary Country Music Hall of Famer, Charley Pride
Dion carries on his family’s musical legacy while forging his own path

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Elton John vs Billy Joel *NZ Tribute*
NZ’s Award-winning hit tribute show “Elton John vs

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Reb Fountain - ‘How Love Bends’ Tour Napier
Produced by Dave Khan and Simon Gooding, How Love Bends showcases Reb’s poetic depth and her signature sound

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An Evening Without Kate Bush
A global cabaret cult sensation!
Enter Strange Phenomena, howl with The Hounds Of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights

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Abba Heaven - Abba Tribute Show
Abba Heaven! NZ’s own Abba Tribute band are coming down from Auckland to perform at Pukeora Estate for the first time ever!
This 3 hour tribute show Easter Saturday will have you dancing the night away to all of your favourite Abba songs

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Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 4 April - 9 May 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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Operatunity Presents - Around the World in 90 Minutes
A stellar cast led by Karl, Marian and Ben take you on a whirlwind, worldwide, musical journey including hits from Spain, France, USA, Australia and our own kiwiana songs!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Marian Burns
Ben Makisi
Derek Hill
Hank Trenton
Mike Booth
Pete France
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 4 April - 9 May 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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The Kenny Roger Band
Presented by: NZ Country Magazine
NZ Country Magazine presents, direct from the USA, The Kenny Rogers Band

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The Michael Jackson HIStory Show
RETURNING WITH A FULL NATIONALTOUR IN 2025!
Showtime presents this spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson

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New Zealand Highwaymen
New Zealand music's Elder Statesmen, the NZ Highwaymen, are embarking on their 'Tour 25

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Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show
Landslide is a live 5-piece band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks for the past 11 years, covering well-known classics from Fleetwood Mac and also Stevie's solo hits!
Expect to hear Dreams, Sara, Rhiannon, The Chain, Go Your Own Way, Seven Wonders, Don't Stop, Edge of 17, Tusk, Gypsy, Black Magic Woman, Rooms On Fire, and Little Lies to name just a few!
Full lighting, sound system and liberal 4-part harmonies help to bring these timeless songs to life

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Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet

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Bjorn Again - The World's No.1 Abba Show
Mamma Mia, Björn Again are back! The world's no

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Operatunity Presents - 3 Tenors & A Soprano
An elegant concert of famous ballads, opera, classical and music theatre songs passionately presented by this supremely talented quartet

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Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters

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Operatunity Presents - It’s Raining Men
Complete with band, we celebrate male ensembles like Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Beatles, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, The Platters

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The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Experience
The Bruce Springsteen Experience is an international-level show dedicated to honouring the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

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Best of the Bee Gees - Saturday Night Fever
“If you’re a Bee Gees fan, this is the concert for you

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Creedence Clearwater Collective
Presented by: Carter Entertainment
We invite you to join us for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we present the music of one of the world's most iconic bands - from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others
All the hits that defined a generation, and have been passed on for many more - all in one night, live, on stage
Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a band that captures the unique CCR sound
You do not want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this howling good time
Join us, a real-life travelling band

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Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins
Penny Dodd
NZ Tour 26 August - 26 September 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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Operatunity Presents - Last Night of the Proms
Many of our favourite artists present this flag waving, mad, musical mayhem, promising Gilbert and Sullivan, war songs, ballads, singalongs, jokes and much frivolity!
Featuring:
Susan Boland
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Benjamin Makisi
Amanda Atlas
Derek Hill
Tracey Collins
Penny Dodd
NZ Tour 26 August - 26 September 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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Seventh Wonder - Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Hits
SEVENTH WONDER
Performs Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' Album + Greatest Hits Experience one of the world's premier celebrations of Fleetwood Mac with "Seventh Wonder

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Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6 October - 7 November 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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Operatunity Presents - Fabulous 50s
Our singers and band present hit songs from the 50s, a decade where music defined the optimism, romance, coolness and charm of the era, with simply the best songs!
Featuring:
Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua
Alex Foster-Winder
Cameron Barclay (TBC)
Matt Pike
Grant Winterburn
NZ Tour 6 October - 7 November 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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Queen:It's a Kinda Magic
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

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Queen - It's A Kinda Magic
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

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Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19 December 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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Operatunity - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Christmas, Santa, surprises, carols, songs, singalongs, fun, jokes, laughter, fiddling, madness and love to celebrate the end of another great year of music!
Featuring:
Karl Perigo
Russell Dixon
Marian Burns
Charlotte West
Kate Lineham
Paul Carnegie-Jones
NZ Tour 18 November - 19 December 2025
Concerts start 11am
General admission seating
Doors open 10am
Complimentary morning tea included

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TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift
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, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 exquisite renditions of Taylor’s biggest hits from every era of her career, including Shake It Off, Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, You Belong With Me, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Bad Blood, Our Song, Lover and more
