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What’s on
There’s always something to look forward to at TPŌMA! Our calendar is brimming with events all year round that celebrate our diverse community. Te Pou Ō Mata-Au is all about showcasing arts, theatre, culture, & local heritage. Keep an eye out for concerts, cultural festivals, exhibitions and more.
Featured Events
Upcoming Events
Ben Hurley | Gone South Tour 2026
Ben Hurley, one of New Zealand’s most well known and well loved comedians is once again proving that the South Island matters.
We had such a good time on our South Island tour last year that we are doing round 2. He’s hitting the road and heading to Balclutha on Thursday May 14.
Ben is supported by award-winning Dunedin comedian Harriet Moir.
Music Exists | Festival Style Concert
Born from an idea in 2023, 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗖!𝗘𝗫𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗦 is all about creating an accessible event that showcases young bands and artists from around the region, while encouraging more people to get involved in the Clutha music scene.
Come along and support local talent — it’s going to be a great night of live music.
Visit musicexists.live for tickets or to sign up
Ash Grunwald | Blues Concert
Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to ‘surf by day, jam by night’.
A festival favourite, he delivers a high-energy performance packed with guitars, foot-stomping blues, and captivating storytelling. Having sold out shows around the world, Ash brings blues music at its very best.
Don’t miss your chance to see him live at this family friendly event.
Beatle Mania | On Tour
The sound of a generation, and the music that has influenced every generation since – that’s The Beatles. And now you can relive the heyday of The Beatles with Beatlemania On Tour!
Hear the greatest Pop and Rock songs ever written, performed live with exquisite attention to detail and in their original key, and brought to life on stage with authentic costumes, replica instruments and theatrical lighting.
With a setlist you’ll know – and sing-along to! - from start to finish, you can expect Hey Jude, All Your Need is Love, Yellow Submarine, Let It Be, Twist & Shout, Yesterday, Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da, Come Together, Get Back, Love Me Do, Blackbird, Help!, Eleanor Rigby, Here Comes the Sun. Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and so many more.
Treat yourself to a night of great music, fun and nostalgia… this is a show you’re guaranteed to love!
Rock Tenors | Anthems Reloaded Tour
The Rock Tenors are gearing up for their exciting 'Anthems Reloaded' New Zealand Tour, which will celebrate a key moment in their musical journey.
Audiences can look forward to The Rock Tenors’ signature renditions of rock’s most legendary anthems from bands such as Queen, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, White Snake, KISS, TOTO, Guns'N'Roses, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Animals, U2, Radiohead and many more.
“This is more than a concert,” says producer Doug Kamo. “It’s an electrifying rock spectacle—a high-energy blend of powerful harmonies, scorching guitar solos, and timeless anthems that have shaped generations.”
Daniel Champagne Live at Te Pou Ō Mata-Au
After SOLD OUT shows all over the world, the young virtuoso recently described as ‘the finest guitar player of this generation’ brings his world tour back to New Zealand!
Come along for a night of live music at TPŌMA with Daniel Champagne!
Rebecca Keil
Rebecca Keil in conjunction with Balclutha Parents Centre is coming along for one night only to host her best bits of all her comedy shows.
Raylee Bradfield & Renēe Cosio
Longtime friends and fellow musicians, Raylee Bradfield and Renēe Cosio have teamed up to share their new music with you.
SIX60 The Grassroots Tour: One More Show
New Zealand’s biggest band is set to add two more performances at TPŌMA to the Grassroots Tour in partnership with One New Zealand.
Past Events
events are epic at TPŌMA
Made for the masses.
Our auditorium is the true star of the show, with retractable seating, durable flooring and stage, as well as a large theatre sized screen. We can cater to all sorts of big-ticket events.
Image Credit: Chontelle Musson