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A Musical Set In Paradise!

ASRA: Stories of Palestinian Prisoners

Through puppetry and audience participation, this documentary theatre production explores the stories of asra or Palestinian prisoners.

Grass Roots | Kōanga Festival 2026

Grass Roots is a semi-autobiographical musical comedy based on Raureti Ormond’s life as the (very) queer son of a pro rugby player. It’s a heartfelt, hilarious and charming odyssey through the NZ rugby ages.

Ihirangaranga | Kōanga Festival 2026

Ihirangaranga is a one of a kind cultural and artistic experience bringing together taonga puoro, live music, spoken word, and real-time painting.

Tākiritia! | Kōanga Festival 2026

A stunning evening of opera, waiata, poetry and prose. An unfurling of te reo Māori on the stage to mark the opening of Kōanga Festival 2026.

UPU | Kōanga Festival 2026

Be immersed in the heart of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa with UPU. An award-winning, dynamic and electrifying theatre experience. UPU weaves together the stories, experiences and perspectives of Tangata Moana from across our vast ocean.

Wai Tawhito | Kōanga Festival 2026

Wai Tawhito invokes oceanic origins of ritual challenging the perception of time created by Tūrongo Collectives Mierewai & Te Wehi Kore Karena & channeled by Te Whānau Āio.

SCRIPTS & SIPS | Kōanga Play-readings Brunch | Sunday

New scripts and your favourite ‘sip’ to celebrate new works for the stage by Maioha Allen and Reon Te Aorangi Max Rose, Huia Max Rose & Parekawa Finlay

Te Arero Toi | Kōanga 2026

A free writing wānanga for Māori writers who are interested in developing their storytelling practice in te reo Māori.

I Was Born To Speak | Kōanga Festival 2026

I Was Born To Speak, a solo show blending spoken word, theatre and kapa haka to shine a light on the silencing of te reo Māori in Aotearoa.

AROHA-HA | Kōanga Festival 2026

A Māori comedy night, expect sharp tongues, quick wit, a room full of whānau and laughter that echoes long after the lights go down.
A celebration of Māori comedy, bringing together some of the funniest voices in the motu for one unforgettable night.

Whānau Day 2026 | Kōanga Festival 2026

A fun-filled, free day for the whole whānau! Storytelling from Aotearoa and Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa, kapa haka, cultural performances, kēmu, arts activities, kai and more.

SCRIPTS & SIPS | Kōanga Play-readings Brunch | Saturday

New scripts and your favourite ‘sip’ to celebrate new works for the stage by Ellen-Moana Smith, Poe Tiare Tararo & Roy Iro this Kōanga Festival.

Party Conversations

Two strangers. One conversation. A truth that changes everything. Experience this powerful one-act play presented by Liminal Rhythm Trust.

Kua Rewa Te Aihikirīmi

A te reo Māori circus theatre show for tamariki presented at three venues across Tāmaki Makaurau this August.

HOME MADE

HOME MADE is a love letter to the places and people we call home. Made up of the moments and memories that form us, Massive Theatre Company’s new and original production explores all of the wonderfully loud moments that create a life and the soft moments that make it worth living.

Forces of Nature

An evening of choral and orchestral music exploring the forces we all experience within us, and in the world around us.

Mini TenX

Many Worlds. One Story. A powerful day of ideas, lived experience, and bold perspectives. Challenge how you think, lead, and live.

Watching Paint Dry

A minimalist exploration of modern life and Scandinavian zen, Watching Paint Dry will take you on an extraordinary journey through the freshly coated corridors of your mind.

The Worm

Acclaimed theatre company Nightsong is set to wriggle back onto the stage with their hit family show, The Worm. This thrilling tale, packed with oddball characters, live music and plenty of heart and humour.