{"id":257762,"date":"2026-01-29T14:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/257762\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T14:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T14:06:10","slug":"sophie-ellis-bextor-summer-actually-and-opera-in-the-park-the-spinoff-event-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/257762\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Summer Actually and Opera in the Park: The Spinoff event guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Spinoff\u2019s top pick of events from around the motu. Here\u2019s the best for the week January 29\u2013February 5.<\/p>\n

Welcome to The Spinoff event guide, your weekly, curated selection of gigs, events and exhibitions happening across Aotearoa. If you want to pitch your event for future guides then please use this handy form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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T\u0101maki Makaurau<\/p>\n

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Music: Opera in the Park<\/a><\/p>\n

Botanic Gardens, Manurewa
5pm Sat, January 31
Free<\/p>\n

\u201cExperience the magic of music this summer as NZ Opera presents two free, family-friendly outdoor concerts. Part of Auckland Council\u2019s Music in Parks, this is your chance to hear popular opera favourites performed live by Aotearoa\u2019s finest rising stars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Literature: Book launch \u2013 Echoes of the Timeless<\/a><\/p>\n

131\u2013133 Ocean View Road, Waiheke Island
4pm Sat, January 31
Free<\/p>\n

Join Catia Batalha to launch her debut novel about a single, transformative year. All welcome.<\/p>\n

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Kirikiriroa<\/p>\n

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Music: Sophie Ellis-Bextor<\/a><\/p>\n

Waikato Regional Theatre
7.30pm & 9.30pm Tues, February 3
From $91.65<\/p>\n

The 2000s disco queen is here to murder on the dance floor!<\/p>\n

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Te Whanganui-a-Tara
\n\"AMaiangi Waitai: Onward, Haere Tonu 2025 collage, acrylic paint on canvas, 110 x 1520 mm.<\/p>\n

Visual art: Summer Actually<\/a><\/p>\n

Bowen Galleries, Ghuznee St
11am \u2013 5pm daily (except closed on Mondays)
Free\u00a0<\/p>\n

A stunning exhibition featuring art by Gregory O\u2019Brien, Euan Macleod, Esther Bosshard, Maiangi & Coco Waitai, Noel Mckenna and Ans Westra.<\/p>\n

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Whakat\u016b<\/p>\n

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Music: Richter City Rebels<\/a><\/p>\n

Fairfield House
7pm Sun, February 1 & 4pm Mon, February 2
$25 ($30 on the door; $10 for under 18s)<\/p>\n

A family-friendly brass band party with Aotearoa\u2019s purveyors of explosive beats and good vibes.<\/p>\n

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\u014ctautahi<\/p>\n

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Festival: World Buskers Festival<\/a><\/p>\n

Various locations throughout the city
On until February 1
Free & ticketed<\/p>\n

Catch the last few days of circus, music, magic and more with street performances and ticketed events: full programme online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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