Lōemis Festival returns this June for its eleventh year, with its most ambitious programme yet — bringing together artists from Aotearoa and around the world.

Highlights include Shayne Carter performing his new album REforms with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time. New York indie act Chanel Beads, and Troy Kingi, showcasing his new hip hop album Night Lords.

Plus bespoke food events, workshops, an immersive night market, and a large-scale outdoor procession.

Find out more at loemis.nz

The Wētā Cave is turning 18!

Join us on Saturday 27 June, 1:00–3:00pm to celebrate 18 years of creatures, creating & making.

Have a chinwag with Richard and Tania, meet our artists live in action, grab a slice of birthday cake, and score yourself giveaways from our Narnia Collectibles range.

All are welcome — come say hi!

An adults-only celebration of the stories, traditions, and mātauranga shared between Aotearoa New Zealand and Te Moananui-a-Kiwa, the wider Pacific.

Artists and speakers include: ▪️R&B, hip‑hop blended beats with KOREKASH ▪️Dance the night away with our Cook Island whanaunga/whānau through performances by Inano Dance ▪️Learn about the practice of tīvaevaefrom the Tīpurepure ‘Au Vaine ▪️Weave and wānanga with the Pacific Climate Warriors ▪️Learn about te reo o te waka from Te Moananui-a-Kiwa ▪️Te Papa curators and special guest speakers kōrero about waka and collection highlights ▪️Cash bar and seasonal kai available

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This event will have NZSL interpretation

A full schedule, including information for Deaf whānau, will be shared soon at tepapa.nz/afterdark

EBONY LAMB and GRAM ANTLER return home from Tokyo this winter performing as a duo at Vogelmorn Upstairs!

Don't miss this double headline performance as they traverse their own personal musical landscapes together, sliding the screen open for the audience to share in a night of intimate songwriting, atmospheric harmonies and the strong audience rapport they are renowned for.