What's On

A new suite of original compositions by Dunedin Jazz Club director Bill Martin will feature in a performance by Dunedin outfit Big Jazz Apple this weekend.

The self-described New Messiah Of Godzone is a self-made failure expert and she is here to take on orthodox religion, the patriarchy and colonisation all in one go, with a musical comedy.

Dramatic opera aria from France and her neighbours across three centuries will be performed by baritone Andre Heyboer and organist Chris Hainsworth in Dunedin this weekend.

The joyful sounds of French, Spanish, Mandarin, te reo Māori and more will be heard at Dunedin’s inaugural Cafe Babel next week.

One year on from celebrating a new stained glass window in honour of Arnold Spencer-Smith, Dunedin’s All Saints Church will mark the 109th anniversary of his death this weekend.

Chamber Music New Zealand opens its 2025 season with a tour by international pianist Piers Lane, who will perform Frederic Chopin’s complete nocturnes.

Self-described "massive nerd" Dr Joel is bringing his science-based comedy to Dunedin.

The versatility of Norma the Town Hall organ will be explored in a concert by leading Christchurch musician Jeremy Woodside this Sunday afternoon.

Twenty-five young musicians are practising hard in preparation for the Dunedin Concerto Competition Preliminary Round concerts from March 7-9 at the University of Otago College of Education...

Applications for the 2025 Stand Up, Stand Out — Comedy School for Teens are now open.

The origins of the Dunedin Fringe Festival, as part of local efforts to provide an employment pathway for artists and performers, were highlighted during last week’s launch of the Dunedin Fringe...

Australian musician, composer and violin maker Robert Zielinski will visit Dunedin this week in support of the launch of his new album Kiangardarup.

International concert organist Hans Hielscher will return to Dunedin this weekend to present a programme of "entertaining evergreen melodies".

The quirky, satirical music of the Andrew London Duo will feature at Dunedin Folk Club this weekend.

New Zealand comedian David Correos is back with a 50-minute work-in-progress version of his latest show, Noise Zealand — a chaotic blend of comedy and rave culture.

Baseline Festival, a day-long celebration of dance music and culture, will return in March.

Three-piece "swamp rock" outfit Bulletproof Convertible will begin 2025 with a rare public show at Dunedin’s Moons venue this Saturday night.

Touring Celtic duo Half Light will perform a one-off Dunedin show tonight, hosted by Dunedin Folk Club.