What's On at Southwards

It was the biggest concert tour in history, and now you can re-live the hype when THE UNOFFICIAL TRIBUTE SHOW - TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music comes to the Southward theatre, Paraparaumu on the 24th November 2026!

Join us as we salute ‘Tay Tay’ and the indelible impact she’s had on Pop music with this joyous, effervescent concert experience, complete with sparkly costumes, cosmic stage production and over 20 exquisite renditions of Taylor’s biggest hits from every era of her career, including Shake It Off, Anti-Hero, Cruel Summer, You Belong With Me, Love Story, I Knew You Were Trouble, Blank Space, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Bad Blood, Our Song, Lover and more.

Don’t miss out - BOOK NOW to grab the best seats in the house before they all sell out!

*FAN-SPONSORED EVENT – NOT ENDORSED BY OR AFFILIATED WITH TAS RIGHTS MANAGEMENT.

Get ready to step into a world of holiday cheer as Santa and his jolly little helpers bring the magic of Christmas to life in a spectacular show: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, filled with famous carols, festive favourites and plenty of fun and frivolity!

Featuring a lineup of favourite artists known for their heartwarming voices and sparkling stage presence, this delightful Christmas concert is packed with beloved seasonal classics, joyful singalongs, and moments of pure festive magic.

With gorgeous costumes, playful banter, and heartwarming moments, this show has something for everyone — from nostalgic classics to modern Christmas hits.

Bring your holiday spirit and your singing voice — Santa’s on his way!

Your Summer Music Festival returns for 2027!

🎸🌞 Kāpiti Classic 2027 – Live Music, Summer Vibes & Classic Kiwi Hits!

Set in the stunning outdoor amphitheatre at Southwards Car Museum, Kāpiti Classic is back for a third year! Come and spend a day soaking up sunshine, incredible music, and all the good vibes with friends and family. Bring your picnic blanket, grab a drink, and get ready to make some unforgettable summer memories!

After causing laughter lines on the faces of more than 90,000 New Zealanders, acting legend Mark Hadlow ONZM (King Kong, The Hobbit, SNAG) and acclaimed writer and director Gregory Cooper (MAMIL, That Bloody Woman) are getting back in the saddle for one final ride.

WOBIL – Wise Old Bugger In Lycra is the hilarious and heartfelt final instalment in the hugely popular cycling trilogy that began with MAMIL and continued with GOMIL.

This time, the lycra may be tighter, the hills steeper and a few more wheels may be required to reach the finish line.

Join Wayne for the final stage of the Tour de Wayne, as favourite characters including Doru, the philosophical personal trainer, Pinarello, the Italian bike of nightmares, and Glen, Wayne’s ocker Aussie nemesis, return.

Packed with laughter, heart and Hadlow’s trademark physical comedy, WOBIL proves you’re never too old for one final ride – no matter how many wheels it takes to reach the top.

Back by popular demand! Following a juggernaut New Zealand season, the international comedy phenomenon MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL returns in 2027, bringing the laughter, music and mayhem to even more towns and cities across the country.

Set in a department store, four women meet by chance while shopping for a black lace bra and quickly discover a shared bond over hot flushes, memory loss, night sweats, mood swings and much more. What follows is a hilarious and heart-warming 90-minute musical celebration of “The Change”, packed with clever parodies of classic hits from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.

Seen by more than 17 million people worldwide, MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL is an uplifting celebration of women, friendship and shared experiences that will have audiences laughing, singing and dancing in the aisles.

Gather your girlfriends and get ready for the ultimate girls’ night out!