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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Make a night of it in the Aotea Arts Quarter. Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall, Q Theatre and plenty of nearby dining options are all within a short walk of The Civic.
Getting there
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The Civic is on the corner of Queen and Wellesley Streets in the city centre. Te Waihorotiu Station is right nearby, making the train an easy option, while frequent bus services stop along Queen and Wellesley Streets. If driving, The Civic Car Park beneath Aotea Square is the closest parking option. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
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