Bluey stage show returning to New Zealand

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18 Oct, 2026 07:57 PMQuick Read

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Bluey spread joy across a packed Spark Arena. Photo / Tom Grut, Live Nation

A live adaptation of the hugely popular Bluey TV show will return to New Zealand stages in 2027.

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show will start at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch on April 10 and 11, 2027, before moving on to Wellington’s TSB Arena on
April 15 and 16, BNZ Theatre, Hamilton on April 19, 20 and 21 and finishing at Auckland’s Spark Arena on April 24 and 25.

The theatrical adaptation of the award-winning Australian children’s television series features puppet versions of Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chilli) and Dad (Bandit).

The live show previously toured New Zealand in 2025.