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24 Jun - 5 Jul 2026
Get ready to lose yourself because the most exciting time of the year is back! Escape the winter chill and join us inside the lush warmth of The Civic for the 2026 Auckland Live Cabaret Festival.
Transforming Auckland's most iconic venue into a playground filled with music, comedy, theatre, circus, burlesque and some acts that simply can't be defined. You will find free pop-up performances and experiences, delicious cocktails and food, fabulous outfits, artists and audiences mingling together, revelling in the extraordinary; it is a place where anything and everything is possible.
Intrigued? You’re about to discover your new favourite night out!
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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