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24 Jun 2026$20.39 - $60.15
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Directed by Jennifer ‘Te Atamira’ Ward-Lealand and hosted by the fabulous Luke Bird, come and experience the opening of the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival - your perfect sneak peek into two electrifying weeks of cabaret.
Bringing together a handpicked lineup of festival artists for one unmissable event, this showcase offers a preview of what cabaret does best. Expect a taste of irresistible 60s pop bangers with Simply Brill, wet your taste buds for the award-winning, silly and sexy, Sugar, experience some of Auckland’s most iconic drag queens celebrating Caluzzi Cabaret’s 30th Birthday bash, a flash of The Velvet Lounge, and discover Karaoke Heaven.
Whether you’re a cabaret devotee or just a little cabaret curious, this is your chance to taste the sass and spectacle that is Auckland Live Cabaret Festival. Trust us you’ll want more!
Proudly part of the Auckland Council whānau
Local tip
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Head to Stark’s Café and Bar for a pre-show cocktail, beer or wine. It opens 90 minutes before any show or event at The Civic.
Getting there
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By car, head to The Civic car park near Queen Street where you’ll find plenty of affordable paid parking. By train, head to Waitematā Station and walk up Queen Street for around 10 minutes to reach The Civic. Alternatively, take a bus to the Queen Street or Wellesley Street bus stops, which are both within a short walking distance.
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