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The Story Behind Auckland's Live Music Scene
Promoters, artists and venue teams shape the calendar of upcoming concerts and festivals across the city.
How we reported this
Auckland currently has 146 upcoming live music events, concerts, and festivals according to Songkick. This total encompasses a broad range of performances that local promoters and artists have scheduled across multiple venues.
Context for the Current Calendar
The number of listed events reflects ongoing work by organisers who book international and local acts into established spaces. These efforts keep a steady flow of shows available for residents and visitors who follow live music listings.
Venues and Genres Supporting the Offerings
There are 107 upcoming shows at venues including Shed 10, The Civic, Spark Arena, and Tuning Fork, featuring genres like electronic, dance, and K-pop. These four locations host the majority of the programmed performances, with teams at each site handling logistics and artist coordination.
Events This Weekend
Key events this weekend include Ministry of Sound at Shed 10, Queens Wharf on Friday 17 Jul and K-Pop Icons at The Civic on the same date. Saturday 18 Jul features Come Together at The Civic and YHWH Nailgun at Tuning Fork, Spark Arena. Each of these shows required advance planning by the promoters who secured the dates and talent.
Major Events on the Horizon
Major upcoming events include Peter Hook and The Light performing New Order's Get Ready and Ministry of Sound's 2026 tour at Shed 10, with Laneway Festival Auckland 2026 also anticipated. The teams behind these bookings work months ahead to confirm line-ups and secure the necessary permits and production requirements.
Following Developments in the Scene
Residents can track additional listings through Songkick and similar platforms to see how the calendar evolves. Checking venue websites directly provides the latest details on ticket availability and any schedule adjustments made by organisers.