Hey everyone,
Hope you're all doing well. Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway over on Instagram. The winners were selected using a random comment picker:
@calebjm
@travel_story28
Congrats to both of you! We’ll be sending you both a message shortly with your tickets.
As The Bagel grows, we’ll be able to give away bigger and cooler prizes. So if you know someone who’s always saying they’re bored and there’s nothing to do, let them know about The Auckland Bagel.
Enjoy this week’s issue 🥯
This Week:
Sponsored Event
🛋️ Urban Sales Showroom Clearance Sale
Friday 14th – Sunday 16th August | 10AM – 5PM
📍 32A Patiki Road, Avondale
Shop up to 80% off selected ex-display, returns and outlet stock for three days only.
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🍄 Auckland Mushroom Festival
Thursday 13th – Saturday 15th August | 9AM – 10PM
📍 Karangahape Road
Celebrate fungi with food, markets, talks, art and family-friendly activities.
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📚 We Read Auckland
Thursday 13th – Monday 31st August | Times vary
📍 Various Auckland Libraries & venues
Celebrate local stories with free author events, writing workshops, books and more.
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🎤 Standup Comedy in a Cardboard Box - FREE!
Thursday 13th, Friday 14th & Sunday 16th August | Times vary
📍 Cardboard Comedy Club, Kingsland
Stand-up comedy from pro and rising comedians, all inside a one-of-a-kind venue.
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😂 Nurse Georgie Carroll – Infectious
Friday 14th August | 7:30PM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
Nurse-turned-comedian returns with her brand-new stand-up show Infectious.
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🥕 Parnell Farmers' Market
Saturday 15th August | 8AM – 11:45AM
📍 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
Shop fresh produce, flowers, meat and more.
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🎓 Massey University Auckland Open Day 2026
Saturday 15th August | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Massey University, Albany
Explore courses, campus facilities, workshops, tours and study opportunities.
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♻️ FREE E-Waste Drop-Off Day
Saturday 15th August | 9AM – 3PM
📍 Tamaki College, Glen Innes
Recycle old phones, laptops, cables, whiteware and other electronics for free.
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🛍️ Glen Eden Community Market
Saturday 15th August | 10AM – 2PM
📍 13 Pisces Road, Glen Eden
Handmade items, upcycled goods, local treasures, food and more.
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♻️ Restore
Saturday 15th – Sunday 16th August | 11AM – 3PM
📍 Silo 6, Auckland CBD
Repair, upcycle and personalise clothing with demos, talks and hands-on activities.
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🎵 Afrikaans is Lekker
Saturday 15th August | 5PM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
Live Afrikaans music featuring Appel, Bernice and Elvis Blue.
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🍛 Mumbai Street Food Night 2026
Saturday 15th August | 5:30PM – 8:30PM
📍 Swaminarayan Complex, Papatoetoe
Enjoy unlimited Mumbai street food, chaats and authentic Mumbai flavours.
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🎸 Atomic!
Saturday 15th August | 7:30PM
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
Femme rock supergroup perform hits from Blondie, Madonna, Kate Bush and more.
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😂 Atsuko Okatsuka – The Big Bowl Tour
Saturday 15th August | 9:30PM
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Award-winning comedian Atsuko Okatsuka brings her latest stand-up tour to Auckland.
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🛍️ Kumeu Market
Sunday 16th August | 9AM – 2PM
📍 Kumeu Showgrounds
120+ stalls with handmade goods, gifts, homewares, art, clothing and more.
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🌎 Pachamama Latin Market
Sunday 16th August | 10:30AM – 4PM
📍 Pachamama Latino Store, Glenfield
Latin American market with food, artisanal goods, live music and performers.
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🎶 Transglobal Music Sessions 2026
Sunday 16th August | 2PM – 4PM
📍 Ellen Melville Centre
Share songs, rhythms and melodies from different cultures in a relaxed music session.
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🎹 Free Organ Concert Series: Benjamin Sheen
Sunday 16th August | 2PM
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
Renowned organist Benjamin Sheen performs works by Bach, Mendelssohn and Liszt.
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🎼 Shades of Blue
Sunday 16th August | 2:30PM
📍 Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna
Free orchestral concert featuring Gershwin, Ravel, big band favourites and more.
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👀 Did you know? 👀
Auckland’s Downtown Car Park is set to disappear.
No, this isn’t a joke. The car park is set to be demolished to make way for a major new mixed-use precinct with offices, homes, retail, hospitality and public spaces.
Coming Up Next Week:
🎨 Auckland Art Gallery Open Late
Thursday 20th August | 5:30PM – 9:30PM
📍 Auckland Art Gallery
After-dark evening where art, music, performance, food and creative surprises collide.
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🎹 Lucas & Arthur Jussen
Thursday 20th August | 7:30PM
📍 Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
World-renowned piano duo perform works by Mozart, Schubert, Ravel and Stravinsky.
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🎸 Reece Mastin – The New Dawn Tour
Friday 21st August | 7PM
📍 The Tuning Fork
Reece Mastin performs his biggest hits alongside heavier new music.
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🎶 R&B Fest Auckland
Saturday 22nd August | 7PM – 12AM
📍 Darby Street Station, Auckland CBD
Dance to 90s and 2000s R&B anthems with DJs, dancers, confetti and more.
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💃 Dita Von Teese (99% Sold Out)
Sunday 23rd August | 7:30PM
📍 Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Queen of Burlesque Dita Von Teese returns with her new show Nocturnelle.
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