What's on this June!
June Events – What’s on?
Winter is officially here, which means we all need some fun indoor events to attend to escape the cooler weather! If you want to know what events are on this June, we’ve got a handy guide all with parking options close by.
For Aucklanders:
What: Ballroom Blitz
Where: Bruce Mason
When: Sunday 2nd June 2024
Ballroom Blitz is a showstopping show of dance! The show mixes traditional ballroom dancing and cutting edge chorography, creating a breathtaking show full of mesmerizing moves, amazing lighting, beautiful costumes all with sounds from a fantastic live band. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Car Park By the Sea
- Takapuna Police calendar -
- Hustmere Street
What: Accusefive 告五人
Where: The Civic
When: Tuesday 4th June 2024
Here for their first live tour to New Zealand, Mandarin pop rock band 告五人 Accusefive are playing at the Civic for their Around The World tour. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 205 Quen Street
- Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street
- Elliott Street carpark
- Saint Matthews
- Durham Lane
What: Ben Howard
Where: Auckland Town Hall
When: Monday 3rd June
Singer songwriter Ben Howard is returning to New Zealand after last being here over a decade ago! The Brit will be performing songs from his fifth released album Is It as well as classics and favorites from through the decades. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 205 Queen Street
- Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street
- Elliott Street
- Saint Matthews
- Durham Lane
What: Bellincampi & Brahms
Where: Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
When: Thursday 6th June
Head to The Auckland Town Hall to see Giordano Bellincampi takes the audience through Brahms’ most amiable and relaxed symphony. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 205 Queen Street
- Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street
- Elliott Street
- Saint Matthews
- Durham Lane
What: Peter & The Wolf with Dynamotion
Where: Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
When: 11 AM & 2PM.
Join comedy dance troupe Dynamotion and Te Auckland holharmonia as they bring prokofiev’s symohonic tale Peter and the Wolf to life! The beloved classic is sure to be a hit for all and told with a kiwi twist. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 205 Queen Street
- Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street
- Elliott Street
- Saint Matthews
- Durham Lane
What: The Eternal City
Where: Auckland Town Hall
When: Thursday 13th June
Join conductor Giordano Bellincampi and musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music and The Auckland Philharmonia as they bring to bring this monumental extravaganza to life. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 205 Queen Street
- Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street
- Elliott Street
- Saint Matthews
- Durham Lane
What: The Pink Floyd Experience
Where: Bruce Mason, Takapuna
When: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th June
The famous Pink Floyd cover band are returning for another year to bring Pink Floyd classics to audiences across Auckland. The group take audience back in time as they recreate the 1994’s legendary Earls Court performance complete with sound/lighting and visual effects plus an almost identical looking stage! For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Car Park By the Sea
- Takapuna Police calendar -
- Hustmere Street
What: Brooke Fraser
Where: Spark Arena
When: Saturday 22nd June 2024
Brooke Fraser, one of New Zealand's most celebrated artists, is set to perform a one-night-only concert with the Auckland Philharmonia orchestra at Spark Arena. For tickets and information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Railway Outdoor Upper (26 Te Taou Crescent)
- Railway Outdoor Lower (26 Te Taou Crescent)
- 73 Anzac Ave
- 2 Anzac Ave
- 2 Ronayne Street
What: Jerry Seinfeld
Where: Spark Arena
When: Monday 24th June
Our favourite American Comedian is heading to Spark Arena for a new show. After last heading to our shores in 2017 when his show instantly sold out, this show is sure to be equally popular. For more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Railway Outdoor Upper (26 Te Taou Crescent)
- Railway Outdoor Lower (26 Te Taou Crescent)
- 73 Anzac Ave
- 2 Anzac Ave
- 2 Ronayne Street
What: Grand Kyiv Ballet
Where: Bruce Mason, Takapuna & The Civic, Auckland
When: Thursday 20th June & Saturday 22nd June
The Ukrainian Grand Kyiv Ballet is returning to New Zealand with a double show of Forest Song & Don Quixote ballet. Audience will be memorized with the Ukrainian folk story Forest Song and the flamboyant and festive Spanish ballet Don Quixote. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
Bruce Mason Centre
- Car Park By the Sea
- Takapuna Police calendar -
- Hustmere Street
The Civic Theatre
- 205 Queen Street
- Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street
- Elliott Street
- Saint Matthews
- Durham Lane
What Matariki with Che-Fu & The Kratez
Where: Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
When: Thursday 27th June
The Auckland Philharmonia will be joining forces with some of New Zealand’s most talented hip hop, R & B and reggae artists to celebrate Matariki. For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 205 Queen Street
- Kitchener Street carpark, 6 -12 Kitchener Street
- Elliott Street
- Saint Matthews
- Durham Lane
For Christchurch events:
What: Big Laughs
Where: 224 Saint Asaph Street
When: Saturday 1st June – Saturday 29th June
Big Laughs is where you can enjoy a few drinks, some snacks and see top Kiwi comedians, with shows throughout the month:
1st June – Gary Starlight
8th June – Tarun Mohanbhai
15th June – Lana Walters
22nd June – Tama Alexander
29th June – Justine Smith
Best Parking Options:
- 81 Manchester Street
- The 230 St Asaph Street
- 200 St Asaph
- 189 Tuam Street
What: Heath Franklin’s Chopper
Where: Isaac Theatre Royal
When: Friday 7th June
After a 3 year break, Chopper is back by popular demand! Join Chopper for the best night out in yonks and laughs guaranteed.
Best Parking Options:
- 148 Gloucester Street
- 160 Gloucester Street
- 50 Cathedral Square
- 245 Manchester Street
- 227 – 235 Manchester Street
What: Forest Song & Don Quixote
Where: Isaac Theatre Royal
When: Saturday 8th June
The Ukrainian Grand Kyiv Ballet is returning to New Zealand with a double show of Forest Song & Don Quixote ballet. Audience will be memorized with the Ukrainian folk story Forest Song and the flamboyant and festive Spanish ballet Don Quixote. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 148 Gloucester Street
- 160 Gloucester Street
- 50 Cathedral Square
- 245 Manchester Street
- 227 – 235 Manchester Street
What: Guy Montgomery
Where: James Hay Theatre
When: Saturday 15th May
Kiwi favourite Guy Montgomery is playing at The Civic as part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Guy is a favorite amongst Kiwis and over the ditch winning the Fred Award (Best Show) for the NZ International comedy festival last year and the Best of Fest at the Sydney Comedy Festival in 2023. For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 119 Kilmore Street
- 71 Kilmore Street
- 55 Chester Street West
- Durham Street
- 818 Colombo Street
What: Shapeshifters 25 years
Where: Christchurch Town Hall
When: Friday 14th June
Join Christchurch band Shapeshifters as they bring their latest show to Christchurch to celebrate 25 years in the music business! The 5 piece will bring layers of drum & bass, funk, rock and electronica to The Town Hall for an unforgettable night out. For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 119 Kilmore Street
- 71 Kilmore Street
- 55 Chester Street West
- Durham Street
- 818 Colombo Street
What: Drax Project
Where: James Hay Theatre
When: Saturday 29th June
After a sold out Summer tour around New Zealand’s smaller towns, Drax Project are hitting our larger cities to celebrate the release of their new album Upside. The Show will feature their signature lend of pop, electronic and funk mixed with their famous energetic show. For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 119 Kilmore Street
- 71 Kilmore Street
- 55 Chester Street West
- Durham Street
- 818 Colombo Street
What: New Zealand Opera Le Comte Ory
Where: Isaac Theatre Royal
When: Thursday 27th June – Saturday 29th June
Mixing comedy and opera, Le Comte Ory is a crazy comedy of disguise, seduction and chaos and sure to bring lots of laughter for a great date night out. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 148 Gloucester Street
- 160 Gloucester Street
- 50 Cathedral Square
- 245 Manchester Street
- 227 – 235 Manchester Street
Wellington events:
What: Hurricanes v Highlands
Where: Sky Stadium
The Hurricanes take on the Highlanders on the 1st June, if you’re heading along to support either team, we’ve got your parking covered. For tickets and more information, click here.
When: 1st June
Best Parking Options:
- 187 – 189 Thorndon Quay carpark
- Thorndon Central
- Pipitea Marae
- The Railway carpark, 63 Waterloo Quay
- 48 Murphy Street
- Station car park, 83 Waterloo Quay
What: SGCNZ National Shakespeare Festival 2024
Where: St James Theatre
When: 1st June – 2nd June
The Shakespeare Festival hits Wellington over the first weekend of June. Here students can enroll in an intensive course to learn about the famous writer and his plays. With the public able to buy tickets to live events over the weekend. For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Ghuznee Street
- Marion Street Carpark
- 29 Marion Street
What: Doctor Who Ngā Ao Mīharo | Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder
Where: Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre
When: Saturday 1st June – Monday 28th October 2024
The TARDIS is heading to Wellington for an extraordinary Doctor Who exhibition. Guests can explore the science behind the global hit series, encounter iconic characters and discover on-screen worlds.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Chaffers Street (closes at 7pm)
- Bond Street
- Lombard
Ghuznee Street
What: Ballroom Blitz
When: The Opera House
Where: Saturday 1st June - Thursday 4th June
Head to The opera House for an unforgettable night out of dazzling dancing, fabulous costumes, amazing light displays all performed to music performed by a live band.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Bond Street, 40 Bond Street
- Lombard (Closes at 11pm)
- Ghuznee Street, 34 Ghuznee Street
What: Wellington Saints v Manawatu Jets
Wellington Saints v Franklin Bulls
Wellington Saints v Otago Nuggets
Where: TSB Arena
When: Wednesday 5th June
Sunday 16th June
Saturday 29th June
Heading along to support the Saints basketball season, we have great parking options close to TSB Arena.
Best Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower (Closes at 8pm)
- Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace
What: Winetopia
Where: TSB Arena
When: Friday 7th – Saturday 8th June
If you’re the sober driver for Winetopia we have great parking options close to TSB Arena. Winetopia is the top event for New Zealand winemakers, with winetasting, live music and food paring and classes. For more information and tickets click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower (Closes at 8pm)
- Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace
What: Lōemis Festival
Where: TSB Arena
When: Sunday 9th June – Friday 21st June
The Lōemis annual arts festival is back during June. He festival which annually takes place around Matariki will focus on new works that are fantastical, mystical and transformative. For more information click here.
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Best central Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower (Closes at 8pm)
- Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace
What: An Evening with Dr. Jane Goodall
Where: The Opera House
When: Wednesday 12th June 2024
Dr Jane Goodall returns to New Zealand for her Rason For Hope Tour, kicking off in Wellington on the 12th June. The Chimpanzee expert will share a lecture her reasons for hope. The show also includes an audience Q & A segment along with a ‘fireside conversation’ with a moderator.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Bond Street, 40 Bond Street
- Lombard (Closes at 11pm)
- Ghuznee Street, 34 Ghuznee Street
What: NZ Opera: La Comte Ory
Where: St James Theatre
When: Thursday 13th June – Saturday 15th June
Mixing comedy and opera, Le Comte Ory is a crazy comedy of disguise, seduction and chaos and sure to bring lots of laughter for a great date night out. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Ghuznee Street
- Marion Street Carpark
- 29 Marion Street
What: The Grand Kyiv Ballet Forest Song & Don Quixote
Where: The Opera House
When: Saturday 15th June
The Ukrainian Grand Kyiv Ballet is returning to New Zealand with a double show of Forest Song & Don Quixote ballet. Audience will be memorized with the Ukrainian folk story Forest Song and the flamboyant and festive Spanish ballet Don Quixote. For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Bond Street, 40 Bond Street
- Lombard
- Ghuznee Street
What: Boney M The Farewell Tour
When: St James Theatre
Where: Saturday 22nd June
Boney M are returning to Wellington one last time for their Farewell Tour, featuring Maizie Williams. The show will include all the Disco superstars famous hits including Daddy Cool, Ma Baker, Brown Girl In The Ring Gotta Go Home, Rasputin, Rivers Of Babylon, Sunny and many more all performed with a full live band! For tickets and more information, click here.
Best Parking Options:
- 25A Taranaki Street
- Ghuznee Street
- Marion Street Carpark
- 29 Marion Street
What: Gazley Volkwagen Wellington Marathon
Where: Wellington waterfront
When: Sunday 23rd June
Best Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower (Closes at 8pm)
- Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace
What: Shapeshifter 25 years
Where: TSB Arena
When: Thursday 27th June
Join Christchurch band Shapeshifters as they bring their latest show to Wellington to celebrate 25 years in the music business! The 5 piece will bring layers of drum & bass, funk, rock and electronica to The Town Hall for an unforgettable night out. For tickets and more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower (Closes at 8pm)
- Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace
What: Matariki Ahi Kā
When: Wellington waterfront
Where: Thursday 27th June - Sunday 30th June
Celebrate Matariki with the biggest celebration at Wellington Waterfront. The festival will include fire, projections, performances, and a special ceremony to honour those who have passed away and to express hopes for the future. The ceremony begins at the Memorial Wall each evening at 7.45pm and moves along Te Papa Promenade to Whairepo Lagoon, where names and memories will be released into flames to become stars. They’ll also be lots of kai from Odlins Plaza kai court and performers on the Aroha stage. For more information click here.
Best Parking Options:
- Queens Wharf
- VSPC – Victoria Street Parking Centre
- HSBC Tower (Closes at 8pm)
- Plimmer Tower, 2 Gilmer Terrace
