Due Drop Events Centre

Due Drop Events Centre Due Drop Events Centre (formerly Vodafone Events Centre) is Auckland's iconic Pacific themed venue

For more than a decade, Due Drop Events Centre has hosted, welcomed and entertained more than 2.2 million patrons, clients and guests. We’ve had thousands of events — exhibits, concerts, conferences, conventions, seminars, festivals, fairs, fashion shows, graduations, performances, plays, weddings, community activities, workshops, and every event conceivable — and have become a special place of gr

eat memories and a magnificent centre of successful outcomes. Owned and operated by Waka Pacific Trust on behalf of the community, we are Auckland’s most iconic event venue. Located beside the motorway and just 10 minutes from the Auckland International Airport, it is one of the most convenient and ideal locations — close to essential establishments and accommodations yet allow guests to remain focused and undistracted during an event. We have highly flexible and spacious venues so we can accommodate board meetings for 10, conferences for 1200 or concerts for 4000 — all under one roof! Our professional staff offer a wealth of experience to event organisers from beginning to end. Our catering and audiovisual equipment partners are industry leaders and ensure high standards of service. We all work seamlessly together to make events run like clockwork. Lastly, we deliver the country’s largest free schools programme and provide high quality educational experiences led by industry professionals. We are dedicated to giving back to the community to help build a better New Zealand.

The 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival presents‘Comedyfest Southside – LIVE in Manukau!’ With International Comedy Al...
02/04/2025

The 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival presents
‘Comedyfest Southside – LIVE in Manukau!’ With International Comedy All Stars 🌟 🎤

One night, 6 comedy stars, 2 hours of laughs – it’s a must-see!

Featuring:
✨ MARK SIMMONS – Back with a brand-new show after a 2024 sell-out!

✨ LAURA LEXX (UK) – Finally making her NZ debut!

✨ TOM HOUGHTON (UK) – A fan fave returns with fresh material!

✨ ROSCO McCLELLAND – Scottish Comedy Award winner making his NZ debut!

✨ ANDY ASKINS (UK) – A UK comedy legend!

✨ DANNY WARD (UK) – 15 years of sharp, slick humour!

Group discounts available – bring your friends!

Don’t miss out on the laughs of the year!

📆Sunday 11 May
⏰7:00 PM - 9:15 PM
📍Four Winds Theatre
🎟️ https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/international-comedy-all-stars/auckland/manukau-city

25/03/2025
🚨Attention Teachers 🚨Experience an interactive performance showcasing beloved symphonic music, a new specially composed ...
17/03/2025

🚨Attention Teachers 🚨

Experience an interactive performance showcasing beloved symphonic music, a new specially composed suite by Dr Jeremy Mayall, and stunning live visual art by Marcus Winter, aka ‘The Sandman’.

Students will learn about Aotearoa New Zealand’s seasonal signs of nature, where and when to find them, and how to care for them.

*$5 Tickets for School Children/Teachers. Groups must include a minimum of 8 people.*

Booking is essential: seats are limited and are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

Please reach out to [email protected] for the booking link 🔗

After last year’s standing ovation for Rachmaninov 2, Manukau Symphony Orchestra are thrilled to welcome back the prodig...
11/03/2025

After last year’s standing ovation for Rachmaninov 2, Manukau Symphony Orchestra are thrilled to welcome back the prodigious 14-year-old pianist Shan Liu.

Performing Tchaikovsky’s iconic Piano Concerto No. 1, with its unmistakable and electrifying opening, Shan’s return promises a thrilling display of passion and virtuosity.

The Resolute delves into the human condition under the weight of turmoil. With tension crackling through each movement, this symphony takes listeners on a journey of endurance, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see this show!

FREE pre-show talk with composer Adrian de Croy and conductor Uwe Grodd held in the theatre at 6.45pm.

📆 Saturday 15 March
⏰ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
📍BNZ Theatre
🎟️ https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/the-resolute/auckland/manukau-city

The Tarana Shopping & Food Festival is here for the first time ever! With the festive seasons of Ramadan, Holi and Ram N...
28/02/2025

The Tarana Shopping & Food Festival is here for the first time ever!

With the festive seasons of Ramadan, Holi and Ram Navami just around the corner, there’s something for everyone to shop for you and your family. While you shop, enjoy a variety of food stalls outside, perfect for satisfying your tastebuds.

Bring your family and friends for a fun day out!

📆Sunday 9 March
⏰ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📍Sir Woolf Fisher Arena
🎟️ Not ticketed

🚨Attention Teachers! 🚨Manukau Symphony Orchestra brings you a FREE Schools Concert with Suzy Cato at Due Drop Events Cen...
26/02/2025

🚨Attention Teachers! 🚨

Manukau Symphony Orchestra brings you a FREE Schools Concert with Suzy Cato at Due Drop Events Centre. Limited spots are available for Monday 31 March show at 1pm. The show is an hour long with still enough time to get back to school by 3pm.

*Your students must in Year 3 to Year 8*

Please reach out to our team at [email protected] for more information or to book in. The show will fill up fast, so get in quick!

We hope to see you there 🎻

Live Symphonic music is a thrilling experience for all ages. For Children especially, studies have shown listening and engaging with orchestral music to have a positive emotional response with children feeling calm, relaxed and engaged regardless of what is being played. Many children also feel insp...

18/02/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome the World Dance Crew Championships 2025 to our stage this April!

The best crews from around the globe will be bringing their A-game from April 13-19 🏆

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday 5 March so you don’t want to miss out!

Join Pakistan’s finest comedians for a night of laughter!Featuring the hilarious Akram Udas, the witty Vicky Kodu, and t...
03/02/2025

Join Pakistan’s finest comedians for a night of laughter!

Featuring the hilarious Akram Udas, the witty Vicky Kodu, and three other incredible artists, this night is packed with non-stop entertainment and family-friendly humour.

Don’t miss out on this spectacular night of fun!

📆 Saturday 8 February
⏰ 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
📍BNZ Theatre
🎟️ https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/chal-mera-putt-comedy-stage-drama/auckland/manukau-city

A unique opportunity to explore the beauty of ‘A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains’ comes to Aotearoa.An exhibition featu...
21/01/2025

A unique opportunity to explore the beauty of ‘A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains’ comes to Aotearoa.

An exhibition featuring stunning visual effects and digital animations that bring the painting to life!

In the show, a breathtaking display of the masterpiece is presented in a long digital scroll with four enchanting scenes that change dynamically, from dawn to moonlit night, showcasing the beauty of the landscape.

Don’t miss your chance to see this exquisite exhibit!

📆Sunday 26 January - Sunday 2 March
⏰ 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
📍Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre
🎟️ https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/a-dream-journey-through-panorama-of-rivers-and-mountains/auckland/manukau-city

16/01/2025

Wiri Licensing Trust along with Tip Top and Trillian Trust bring you FUNFEST 2025 At Due Drop Events Centre! This FREE EVENT is not to be missed this weekend! 📆 Friday 17 January - Sunday 19 January📍770 Great South Road, Manukau ⏰ 9 AM - 5 PM daily

Nijjar Live In Auckland!Rising Punjabi Star, Nijjar brings his innovative blend of traditional and modern music styles t...
17/12/2024

Nijjar Live In Auckland!

Rising Punjabi Star, Nijjar brings his innovative blend of traditional and modern music styles to Due Drop Event Centre this weekend.

His songs combine classic Punjabi rhythms with contemporary beats, creating a unique and global appeal gaining widespread recognition with his hit single ‘Clockin’.

Don’t miss your opportunity to see him live this Saturday!

Doors open at 7pm

📆Saturday 21 December
⏰ 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍Sir Woolf Fisher Arena
🎟️

Nijjar Live In Auckland, Nijjar is a rising Punjabi singer known for ..., Sir Woolf Fisher Arena Due Drop Events Centre, Auckland, Auckland, 21 December 20

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10/12/2024

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗚𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗬! 🥳Oh no! The Cat has ordered 𝗧𝗢𝗢 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦 and needs to give them away!

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* Limited to the first 500 customers
* One hat sent per customer
* Only valid on purchases from 10 Dec - 16 Dec 2024

Buy tickets here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/dr-seussrs-the-cat-in-the-hat-live-on-stage/auckland/manukau-city

Red presents their end of year show ‘RemembeRED’With next year being their 10 year anniversary, this show will be about ...
04/12/2024

Red presents their end of year show ‘RemembeRED’

With next year being their 10 year anniversary, this show will be about what’s to come by remembering what has been…

Come along to experience the dance, music and fashion showcase through the 80s, 90s and 00s! 💃👠

Tickets are still available via the link below 🔗👇

📆Saturday 7 December
⏰4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍BNZ Theatre
🎟️https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/remembered/auckland/manukau-city

RemembeRED, Red presents our End of Year Show RemembeRED

Wiri Licensing Trust along with Tip Top and Trillian Trust bring you ‘Funfest 2025’ at Due Drop Event Centre! This FREE ...
29/11/2024

Wiri Licensing Trust along with Tip Top and Trillian Trust bring you ‘Funfest 2025’ at Due Drop Event Centre!

This FREE event is not to be missed this coming January. A great family fun event for all the family to enjoy!

📆16th - 19th January 2025
⏰ 9 AM - 5 PM Daily
📍Due Drop Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Manukau

‘The Cat in The Hat’ is coming to town! Bring your Thing One and Thing 2 to the live on stage performance at Due Drop Ev...
21/11/2024

‘The Cat in The Hat’ is coming to town! Bring your Thing One and Thing 2 to the live on stage performance at Due Drop Events Centre 🎩
Tickets are on sale now!!!
📆 Tuesday 28 January 2025
⏰10:30 AM and 1:00 PM sessions 🎟️

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat - Live on Stage!, Yikes, the summer holidays ..., BNZ Theatre at Due Drop Events Centre, Auckland, Auckland, 28 January 20

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