Dance, music and markets
Your North Shore week, 5 to 11 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Iron Maiden, Megadeth in Auckland
Iron Maiden and Megadeth are playing concerts.
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Dancing Under the Big Top
Devonport School of Dance students present a circus-inspired showcase of ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap, acrobatics and musical theatre.
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Attitude Archery at the Sika Show
Attitude Archery is at an exhibition of sports shooting.
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The Long Hard Night - A Movember 12HR fundraiser | AUCKLAND (EDEN PARK)
The Long Hard Night is a Movember 12HR fundraiser for charities.
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King of the Waitemata 2026
The King of the Waitemata 2026 race is a sports tournament.
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Cacao, Breathwork & Sound Journey with Liam Miko | Auckland
Cacao, Breathwork & Sound Journey is a workshop for mindfulness and relaxation.
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Auckland Philharmonia: Pictures at an Exhibition
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall, from 7.30pm. Auckland Philharmonia presents Pictures at an Exhibition, a classical music performance.
Friday, 6 November 2026
Tuning Fork, Spark Arena, 7pm to 2am. Ash Grunwald is playing music.
The Mothership, 9pm to 4am. Reverence #2 is a music festival.
72 Bayview Road, Auckland, from 6pm. This is a festival and market with a tour, run by a community centre.
Pullman Auckland (Auckland, New Zealand), from 8am. SWIMCONZ26 is a conference about swimming and sports.
Saturday, 7 November 2026
Bhajan Clubbing New Zealand X North Shore Diwali
Eventfinda Stadium. Bhajan Clubbing New Zealand X North Shore Diwali is a night of music and DJ vibes. $18.45.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA | Auckland
St Mary's In Holy Trinity, Parnell, Auckland 1052. Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA is a concert performance.
IRON MAIDEN - RUN FOR YOUR LIVES - WORLD TOUR 2026
Spark Arena, from 6.20pm. IRON MAIDEN is playing a concert. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Albany, from 12am. NSVCCC open day and car show is a motorcycling event.
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall, from 5pm. NZTrio presents Reverie. Free.
Monday, 9 November 2026
Morning Melodies: Royal NZ Artillery Band
Bruce Mason Centre, from 11am. Morning Melodies features the Royal NZ Artillery Band playing music. Free.
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Dan and Phil - Hard Launch World Tour
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, from 7.30pm. Dan and Phil are on their world tour.
On now
Windsor Reserve. The Devonport Market Summer Series is a market. On until 13 March 2027. Free entry.
Coached Open Water Swim Training Sessions
Milford Reserve, Craig Road, Milford, Auckland. Coached Open Water Swim Training Sessions are for swimming and fitness. On until Saturday 5 December.
Friends of Wainoni Park Volunteer Morning
Wainoni Park. Friends of Wainoni Park Volunteer Morning is for volunteering and the environment. On until Thursday 12 November.
Council and roadworks
Detour: Routes NX1 and NX2 - Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. Detour: Routes NX1 and NX2 - Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale. There are overnight roadworks on Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale on Thursday 5, Tuesday 10, and Wednesday 11 November, between 9pm and 5am. Routes NX1 and NX2 will detour through East Coast Road, Goldwater Drive, and Painton Road. No stops will be impacted.
Night closures on SH1 & SH16 Central Auckland this week. Night closures are on SH1 & SH16 Central Auckland on Thursday 5 November from 10pm to 5am. The westbound closure is on SH16 from Stanley Street to Great North Road/Waterview Tunnel. Those travelling west cannot access Waterview Tunnel. Works are weather dependent.
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