History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, home to a series of permanent...
Auckland weather doesn't always play ball, and when we're hit with cold, rainy days, it can be challenging to know how to fill in time. Luckily there's still plenty to do in the city when it rains! If you're in need of inspiration, check out our list of fun rainy day activities in the city centre, from live music to a board game cafe, a sensory maze and more!
Visit museums and art galleries
Part of the University of Auckland, The Gus Fisher Gallery showcases contemporary and historical art with a focus on New...
Cast off for a journey to discover New Zealand’s story. The New Zealand Maritime Museum tells the maritime stories that...
Contemporary jewellery gallery in New Zealand representing the work of over fifty artists encompassing a diverse range of...
SO/ Gallery invites you to escape the everyday and indulge in a world of art.
Kura sells and exhibits artworks that reflect what is truly unique to Aotearoa and showcases an extensive range of original...
Attached to Caffetteria Allpress, an open studio acts as a blank canvas where designers, artists and community groups come to...
ST PAUL St is a suite of purpose built galleries and project spaces run by the School of Art and Design, AUT University.
Unwind over afternoon tea
The Cooke's signature high tea called Vari-tea brilliantly combines the classic English pursuits of afternoon tea, cakes & a...
Vibe to live music
Every Friday & Saturday from 10PM- LATE & Sundays 2PM-5PM
Looking for weekend plans? The Occidental's live music lineup has got you sorted. With live music from 9 til late on Fridays...
WEDNESDAYS TO SATURDAYS | FROM 9PM
Enjoy live music at this inner-city Irish bar every Wednesday to Saturday from 9pm.
DAILY FROM 8PM
Wondering where you can find live music in the city every night of the week? Look no further than Danny Doolan's in the...
Live at Lula's comes to life every Thursday, Friday and Saturday with bands and DJ's taking the stage til late
Play indoor games
Timezone makes a triumphant return to Queen Street. This vibrant social and entertainment hub marks a highly anticipated...
Auckland's board game bar and eatery. Get the gang together, grab a drink and a bite and select a game from the 140 strong...
A fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive experience celebrating the All Blacks and our national teams in black.
Thrillzone is the only place in the world where you can experience both the world’s leading Virtual Reality experiences with...
Holey Moley is perfect for a unique, hilarious night out with friends.
Great Escape is a fun and simple, yet challenging real life escape game.
Get ready for an adrenalin pumping, grey-matter challenging experience in the heart of the city.
Beneath the vibrant streets of Auckland lies Cue City - a hidden haven for pool and billiards enthusiasts!
Looking for a place to capture some seriously awesome pics? Look no further than 4Cuts of Life, the self-photo studio in...
Escapade is a live escape game that tests your mind and teamwork skills.
Come and visit New Zealand's largest amusement games arcade with four rooms of arcade games
Catch a show
Silo Theatre has unveiled its 2026 programme, the first season under Artistic Director Sophie Henderson. Five bold, brilliant...
If you’re looking to enjoy international theatre or comedy, you’re likely to see it at the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre.
The Academy is Auckland's only dedicated art-house cinema, with a wide range of local and international films, documentaries...
Watch the latest movies right in the heart of the city. Indulge in a little Gold Class comfort or watch your favourite movie...
You never quite know what you are going to get at this city centre hidden gem which boasts a character-filled, intimate bar...
Host to many of the best acts to play in Auckland, the 700 seat SKYCITY Theatre features state of the art technology in...
The 186-seat Herald Theatre provides an intimate theatre experience with its own bar area, large foyer space and outdoor...
A state-of-the-art theatre in Wynyard Quarter
The Civic is an Auckland landmark and is one of the few remaining atmospheric theatres in the world.
Located closely to Auckland's central city civic square - the Aotea Centre houses Auckland council theatres.
NZ’s only fulltime professional comedy club is an institution on the local entertainment scene.
You can expect everything from theatre to dance, and music to comedy all within this great heritage building.
Attend a class or workshop
Learn how to make your own signature scent perfume in this unique, fun and interactive perfume-making class!
Here at Comvita we are passionate about helping people be well and connect with goodness of nature. We offer the purest...
Learn how to create your signature scent at Perfume Playground located in Victoria Park Market.
Head to the Central City Library's Makerspace and make the most of their 3D printers, sewing equipment and computers packed...
Enjoy relaxing spas
Treat yourself to the French glow. From radiant skin-boosting experiences that detox, cleanse and revitalize to the chic...
East Day Spa is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday work life.
From soothing Swedish and therapeutic Deep Tissue to invigorating Sports and traditional Thai techniques, look no other than...
This warm, elegant boutique day spa offers guests the finest traditional Thai holistic massage treatments and therapies for...
Step out of the hustle & bustle of the city into Siri Thai Spa. Welcome to Siri Thai Spa's sanctuary of peace and restoration...
Skin Kia Ora offers uplifting Spa experiences to restore body and soul.
Step into the ultimate sanctuary of calm and relaxation at the Spa at Park Hyatt Auckland, and leave feeling like you're...
The Face Place is renowned as New Zealand's first medical spa, specialising in Botox and non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
Cosy up with a novel
The Auckland Central City library has an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and music and free access to...
Renowned for stocking obscure and interesting books, Unity has one of the best book collections in Auckland.
Discover a haven for bibliophiles—a meeting place where literature comes alive. Explore over 4000 rare and antiquarian books...
Little Unity is devoted to words for the very young and nostalgia for the very old, from Beatrix Potter through to Tolkien...
Some rare book stores only offer a small selection of rare books, but Rare Book’s on High Street has two levels worth of rare...
Get moving with pilates & yoga
Discover your new fitness obsession with high energy, inspiring classes, uplifting music and a luxe workout space.
Elite reformer pilates. Movement tailored to treat every body.
Swing360 is one of New Zealand’s longest-standing pole studios, home to a range of Pole Fitness, Flow, Conditioning, and...
CityFitness on Queen Street are here to help you achieve all your health, wellness and fitness goals.
Offering Infrared Yoga, Pilates & Strength classes with optional red light therapy recovery sessions, Redroom is a space to...
Join Auckland CBD’s first boutique on demand reformer Pilates studio. Experience the flexibility of reformer Pilates on your...
Strong Pilates offers a fitness experience with more. 45 minutes of pilates-inspired resistance training with a side of...
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