Must-see entertainment in New Zealand

  • Academy Cinemas

    City Centre & Britomart

    Foreign and art-house films in the basement of the Central Library. Cheap $5 movies on Wednesdays.

  • Gecko Theatre

    Nelson Region

    Pull up an easy chair at this wee, independent theatre and see interesting art-house flicks.

  • Ding Dong Lounge

    City Centre & Britomart

    Rock, indie and alternative sounds from live bands and DJs, washed down with craft beer.

  • Power Station

    Kingsland & Mt Eden

    Midrange venue popular with up-and-coming overseas acts and established Kiwi bands.

  • Mercury Twin Cinemas

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Latest-release films. A few movies are just $10 each week – check the website.

  • Rialto Cinemas

    Dunedin

    Screens blockbusters and art-house flicks. Tickets are cheaper ($9) on Tuesdays.

  • State Cinemas

    Nelson

    Screens mainstream, new-release flicks with cheaper $12 tickets on Tuesdays.

  • Limelight Cinema

    Dunedin & Otago

    Four big screens show all the latest blockbusters; cheaper on Tuesdays.

  • Metro Cinema

    Dunedin

    Within the town hall, Metro shows mostly art-house and foreign flicks.

  • Multiplex Cinemas

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Recent blockbusters with cheaper $11 tickets on Wednesday.

  • Reading Cinemas

    Queenstown

    Mainstream cinema with discounted screenings on Tuesdays.

  • Spark Arena

    City Centre & Britomart

    Auckland's top indoor arena for major touring acts.

  • Cinema Paradiso

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    Quirky 35-seat cinema with an art-house slant.

  • Event Cinemas

    City Centre & Britomart

    Blockbusters, bowling alley and food court.

  • Lido Cinema

    Hamilton

    Art-house movies with $12 Tuesday tickets.

  • Regent Theatre

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Art-deco cinema with movie memorabilia.

  • Picton Cinema

    Marlborough Region

    Two microtheatres within the Eco World Aquarium building show a mix of Hollywood and art-house films. Tickets are $11 on Tuesdays.

  • Ticketmaster

    Auckland

    Ticketing agency, with outlets at Spark Arena and the Aotea Centre.

  • Reefton Cinema

    Buller Region

    Daily movie showings at this cutesy cinema. Tickets and enquiries at the i-SITE.

  • Ticketek

    Auckland

    Ticketing agency, with an outlet at SkyCity Theatre.

  • SkyCity Theatre

    City Centre & Britomart

    Theatre within the casino complex, used for musicals, comedy and the occasional concert.

  • iTicket

    Auckland

    Ticketing agency that handles much of the smaller gig and dance party ticketing.

  • Hoyts Riccarton

    Christchurch

    See the latest Hollywood blockbuster at Christchurch's most central multiplex.

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