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December 2024
Chill in Ville Music
The Chill in Ville Music Festival is set to make its much-anticipated return to the Original Kaipara Tavern in Helensville. This year’s festival will feature over six hours of performances from talented local artists, including a special appearance by Jimmy Christmas of The D4. For attendees' convenience, a shuttle van will be available on the day, and a Food Truck will be on-site to provide refreshments. Tickets are affordably priced at just $40 and can be purchased at Helensville Super…
Find out more »February 2025
Comedy at The Original Kaipara Tavern
6.30pm – 9pm. Join us at the revamped Original Kaipara Tavern (26 Commercial Road, Helensville) for a night of hilarity and unbeatable hospitality. For its debut comedy gig, the stage will light up with some of New Zealand’s top comedians and rising stars including... PAUL DOUGLAS - A master story teller and regular headliner at the Classic Comedy Club and as seen on 7 Days and TVNZ’s Comedy Gala. ALAN MCELROY (IRE) - Your host for the evening coming fresh…
Find out more »121st Helensville A&P Show
Come along to the 121st Helensville A&P Show for a great family day out, complete with farm and competition animals. This year is all about Dairy so you can see a cow and a sheep being milked, have a go at making butter, taste some beautiful dairy products or just pat a pet calf. Elsewhere you can watch the shearer and feel the soft, warm wool, straight off the sheep's back, then admire the spinners and knitters who take the…
Find out more »March 2025
St Patrick’s Day! The U2 Tribute Show
ZOO.2 is a premier U2 Tribute Band based in New Zealand, dedicated to capturing the iconic energy, and sound of the legendary Irish rock band. The show takes you on an explorative journey celebrating the greatest hits and timeless anthems of U2. The setlist spans decades, including classics like " _With or Without You_ ," " _Sunday Bloody Sunday_ ," and " _One_ ", as well as classic takes for the diehard fans. ZOO.2 replicates the magic of U2’s live…
Find out more »Running Stitch, These Former Things and Superturtle
A Night of Original NZ Talent Get ready for an unforgettable evening of live music at The Kaipara Tavern in Helensville! Experience the raw energy and creativity of three original New Zealand bands, each bringing their unique sound to the stage.
Find out more »April 2025
Rumpus Machine
We're looking forward to being back at the Original Kaipara Tavern for a pre Easter celebration on Thursday night of eggs, bunnies and epic classic rock! Either outdoors or indoors depending on weather. So spread the word and get yourself along for some great food and a cold beer and let us help to get your Easter Break off to the right start!
Find out more »June 2025
Leys Orchestra Family Concert
Leys Orchestra's first concert for 2025 features soloists Emily Rendall and Briar English performing 'Andante and Rondo for Two Flutes and Strings' by the flute virtuoso and early romantic Hungarian-German composer Franz Doppler. The wind section have their time in the limelight playing the first two movements of Dvorak's beautiful 'Serenade for Wind'. The AA Milne poem 'Buckingham Palace' is an audience favourite set to music by Harold Fraser-Simson from Fourteen Songs from When We were Young'. Milne also wrote 'The…
Find out more »November 2025
Elton John vs Billy Joel NZ Tribute
Doors open 7pm , show starts 8pm sharp. After sell-out shows across New Zealand, Cam and Sam bring you an intimate, unforgettable night of the greatest hits from Elton John and Billy Joel — including “Piano Man,” “Rocket Man,” “Uptown Girl,” “Bennie and the Jets,” and more. These seasoned NZ musicians, with two decades of national TV, radio, and chart success, deliver a dazzling Piano Man extravaganza featuring two grand pianos, stunning costumes, lively banter, and timeless songs loved by…
Find out more »Hoedown!
Come along and join us for our second Hoedown at Shed16, Kaukapakapa. Join us for a night of country music, line dancing and cowboy outfits. Note: This ticket is for the event only. If you want to enjoy a great meal a booking is ESSENTIAL, via the Shed16 booking system.
Find out more »March 2026
Symphonic Tales
What’s on the programme: Dvorak: Othello Overture Fauré: Masques et Bergamasques Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme (cello soloist: Howard Lu) Tickets: Adult $25, Senior $20, Student/Child $10 available from Humanitix. Door Sales (with EFTPOS) if there are seats still available. More about the programme: Howard Lu, the winner of AYO’s 2025 Soloist Competition, will perform the elegant and virtuosic Variations on a Rococo Theme (for cello) by Tchaikovsky. Fauré’s Masques et Bergamasques…
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