Country by Candlelight

Calling Country music fans... we’ve got a show guaranteed to heal your Achy Breaky Heart! Country By Candlelight is coming to Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre, so it’s time to ‘pour yourself a cup of ambition’ and dance the night away!

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  • Words by Auckland Live
  • Last updated 30 Oct 2025

Direct from the UK and featuring a spectacular cast of worldclass vocalists and an incredible live band, forget your 9 to 5, as you experience the biggest and best of country music, like never before - all performed live by candlelight!

Get ready to hear all your favourite hits, from Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Kenny Rogers, Rascal Flatts, Shania Twain, John Denver, Darius Rucker, Chris Stapleton and many more!

We’ve got tonight… who needs tomorrow? So, grab your Country Girl and a glass of Tennessee Whiskey, because it’s time to book your tickets to the ultimate Country music experience!

Location Te wāhi
Aotea Centre
50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Waitematā Station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.

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