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A real bar on stage
The Spiegeltent becomes an English pub; sit at the on-stage bar before the show while nine performers sing around you.
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Aotea Square at dusk in April 2026, where The Choir of Man’s Spiegeltent will stand; the light installation shown is not part of the festival. · Report image rightsAuckland · New ZealandFestivals & traditions
2027.03.04 — 2027.03.21 · Coming soon
In March, a pub in Auckland bursts into song.
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2027
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival brings artists from Aotearoa and around the world to Auckland’s theatres and public spaces every March, and drew more than 188,000 attendances in 2026. The 2027 festival runs from 4 to 21 March, and its first act is the Olivier-nominated The Choir of Man, four years in London’s West End: the Spiegeltent in Aotea Square becomes an English pub with a real bar on stage, as nine performers sing, tap dance, perform slam poetry and play instruments through pop, rock, folk, Broadway and pub favourites. It is the show’s New Zealand debut, exclusive to the festival. More shows follow in the coming weeks.
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A REASON TO GO
A REASON TO GO
Venues across Auckland (The Choir of Man at the Spiegeltent, Aotea Square)2027.03.04 — 2027.03.21Festivals & traditionsTicket required
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Song, tap and slam poetry
Nine performers sing, tap dance, perform slam poetry and play a range of instruments through songs by Queen, Adele, Sia and more.
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Auckland’s March arts season
For 18 days, artists from New Zealand and abroad fill Auckland’s theatres and public spaces; more than 188,000 attendances in 2026.
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This could be for you if you are…
- Lovers of theatre and live music
- Anyone in Auckland in March
Before you decide
Only one show is announced so far; more will follow.
The Choir of Man plays only until 14 March.
Online bookings carry a booking fee.
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No site map or seating plan has been published for this edition.
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Dates & times
2027.03.04 — 2027.03.21Thursday 4 to Sunday 21 March 2027 (Auckland time); The Choir of Man plays 12 times from 4 to 14 March, 75 minutes plus a 15-minute pre-show.
Pacific/AucklandMore programme details
- A real bar on stage
- Song, tap and slam poetry
- Auckland’s March arts season
Venue & travel
Venues across Auckland (The Choir of Man at the Spiegeltent, Aotea Square)Aotea Square is at 301–317 Queen Street in central Auckland, next to Auckland Town Hall; other venues are spread across the city.
Entry & companions
Each show is ticketed separately. At The Choir of Man you can hang out at the on-stage bar before the show; online sales carry a one-off booking fee, which does not apply in person at a Ticketmaster Auckland Live box office.
Tickets & access
Tickets per show · The Choir of Man NZD 75–99
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival
Aotea Square at dusk in April 2026, where The Choir of Man’s Spiegeltent will stand; the light installation shown is not part of the festival.
Information checked on 2026-10-16
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