Diwali, gardens and Armageddon
Your North Shore week, 22 to 28 Oct
This weekend
Six picks for Friday and Saturday
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5 Seconds of Summer - Everyone's A Star! World Tour
A concert by the pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer.
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Spring Auckland Armageddon Expo 2026
A four day expo with gaming, anime, comics and a cosplay parade.
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New Zealand E Blacks vs India. Live at Armageddon.
An esports exhibition match between New Zealand and India.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Bridgeway Cinema, 6.30pm to 8.15pm. A film festival showcasing filmmaking and performances.
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall, from 7.30pm. A collaborative concert with Tiki Taane and the Auckland Philharmonia.
Friday, 23 October 2026
South Pacific Film Festival 2026
Bridgeway Cinemas, 6.30pm to 9pm. A film festival showcasing South Pacific cinema. $23.
DOUGFEST 4 🦩🦩🦩🦩 @ Double Whammy
Whammy Bar, from 7pm, runs until Sun 25 1am. A two night music festival with bands and performers.
Spark Arena, from 5.15pm. A concert by the metal band Avenged Sevenfold.
Miss India South Pacific 2026 Grand Finale
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, from 7.30pm. A beauty pageant grand finale event. Free.
Get Rhythm The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show
Bruce Mason Centre, from 7.30pm. A theatrical tribute show to Johnny Cash and June Carter.
Saturday, 24 October 2026
55 Meadowood Drive, Auckland, 5pm to 8pm. A twilight market with food trucks and crafts for Diwali.
100 Ascot Ave, Remuera, Auckland, from 11am. A raceday event with food, drinks and horse racing.
TOKIOFA ARTS ACADEMY SEASON 3 SHOWCASE
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, from 5pm. A showcase performance celebrating Niuean culture and language. Free.
Monday, 26 October 2026
St Heliers Art & Craft Market - Labour Day 2026
Vellenoweth Green, 10am to 4pm. A designer market with art and craft fairs.
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Powerstation, 7pm to 9pm. A live music concert by Fia.
On now
Windsor Reserve. A relaxed Saturday market at Windsor Reserve. On until 13 March 2027. Free entry.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the golfer bring two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one.
Council and roadworks
SH1 nightworks between Silverdale and Oteha Valley Road. Nightworks on SH1 between Silverdale and Oteha Valley Road are scheduled from Tuesday 27 to Thursday 29 October, weather permitting.
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