MATARIKI 2025!
We're super excited to be part of some awesome Matariki celebrations this year to see in the Māori new year, see below for details!
QUEENSTOWN - Te Atamira, Friday 13th June 7pm tickets here
GLENORCHY - Headwaters, Thursday 12th June 7pm tickets here
PUKEKOHE - Mānawatia a Matariki in the town square - Friday 20th June 4pm details here
AUCKLAND - Zoo! For the launch of Dinosaurs & Lights Friday 20th June 6.30-8pm tickets here
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Stoke Music Day-out (for Mother's Day) - Sunday 11th May 2025
Come and celebrate Mother’s Day with live music, food, and community vibes in beautiful Stoke, Nelson
Proudly supported by:
Creative Communities NZ, Nelson City Council, Whanake Youth, Multicultural Nelson Tasman
Music in Parks - Sunday 2nd Feb 2025
A favourite of the season, this musical event is set in a delightful park beside the historic Pah Homestead and Arts Trust. This year, we’re offering an acoustic afternoon for your auditory enjoyment!
Aro are part of the line up alongside Albi & the Wolves, South for Winter & Marmalade for an afternoon in the sunshine at Mounte Cecelia Park - Auckland
Aro at TSB Festival of Colour
Aro are back in Taranaki with a whānau show as part of the 'tots to teens' music evening at the vibrant Festival of Colour! Bring your picnic and come join us for a groove in Pukekura Park!
Aro at Athenree
Join Aro at Athenree Holiday Park & Hot Springs for an afternoon of live original tunes from the award winning bilingual duo to kick off day one of 2025! Back to the campground gigging duo's roots!
Branch Out Festival
We're looking forward to bringing our sounds to this awesome FREE whānau community festival in Tāmaki Makaurau on October 12th, come join a day of fun in Uptown Auckland
Jammin' on the Branch Out Stage at 12.45pm
Matariki 2024
We're excited to begin the new year with a few gigs, the first of 2024 for us, after welcoming our new pēpi in Janurary!
Saturday 22nd June, Whakarewa Manu Tukutuku Kite Day at Ngā Hau e Whā marae, Pukekohe
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th June, Murihiku Matariki
We're excited to be back in Invercargill for Matariki, performing at 6pm both nights, and at 4pm each afternoon we'll be hosting interactive shows focused around the ngahere
Thursday 4th July Maanawatia a Matariki ki Pukekohekohe
Excited to be invited to headline this festival right here in our local neighbourhood! Performing 8.40pm so wear your warm clothes and come along!
Reimagine Festival - Taranaki
We're looking forward to being back in Taranaki in October for a week at the Taranaki Arts Festival! We're bringing school workshops to hundreds of tamariki across the region, 2 ticketed shows, as well as a special free relaxed performance, "available for anyone who could benefit from a comfortable environment - designed to welcome neurodiverse people, those with sensory and communication needs and audiences with learning disabilities."
Access & Inclusion show: Friday 13 October 1 - 2pm - Te Whare Hononga (Taranaki Cathedral)
Ticketed shows:
Fri 13 Oct, 7:00 PM - Te Whare Hononga, Taranaki Cathedral TICKETS
Sat 14 Oct, 7:00 PM - Ohawe Hall,Ohawe Terrace, Hawera TICKETS
Aro at Kōanga Festival - Te Pou Theatre - Auckland
#WhānauDay2023
A fun filled day celebrating storytelling at Te Pou Theatre - Henderson
16 September | 10am - 4am
Aro - FIFA Fan Club
Aro are bringing their sounds to the FIFA Fan Club in Auckland at The Cloud on August 2nd pre match from 6-7pm! Free for all, come enjoy the sounds while gearing up for another epic game at the FIFA Women's World Cup!
Aro - An Arts on Tour nationwide tour
"…adds up to a warmth of experience, wholly original, anchored in Aotearoa, that left all
who had been present to it with the feeling of having been let in on a special secret." - Rosheen Fitzgerald - gig review at The Common Room – Hastings
This refreshing performance includes elements of folk, soul, haka, and a touch of jazz to
bring audiences of all ages together in a celebration of the natural world that surrounds us.
Aro perform songs in a mix of Te Reo Māori and English, blending the two worlds of Charles
and Emily in song.
Friday 30 June 8pm Onewhero
OSPA Theatre
Tickets
Sunday 9 July 2:30pm Thames
Kauaeranga Hall
Tickets: $22 pre-book; $25 on the day
TXT: 021912993 or E: kauaerangahallmusic@gmail.com or
Shop: Lotus Realm, 714 Pollen St, Thames
Tuesday 11 July 7pm Opotiki
Opotiki Arts Society Hall
Tickets
Friday 14 July 7:30pm Carterton
Carterton Events Centre
Tickets
Saturday 15 July 11.30am at Te Papa - Wellington
Matariki Whakangahau | a whānau show celebrating Matariki!
Saturday 15 July 5pm Upper Hutt
Whirinaki Whare Taonga, Matariki Upper Hutt
Tickets: Free
Sunday 16 July 7:30pm Kaikoura
The Mayfair Arts and Culture Centre
Tickets: GA $30; Students $20
www.themayfair.org.nz
Monday 17 July 7pm Lincoln
The Laboratory - 17 West Belt
Tickets: $20 www.thelaboratory.co.nz
or phone 03 325 3006
Tuesday 18 July 7:30pm Amberley
Balcairn Hall
Tickets: $30
Wednesday 19 July 7pm Ashburton
Ashburton Event Centre
Tickets: GA $25; Group 6+ $20 each; Student 18 & under $10 (fees apply)
www.ateventcentre.co.nz or venue box office
Thursday 20 July 7:30pm Christchurch
Great Hall, Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre
Tickets: $25
Friday 21 July 7:30pm Hokitika
Old Lodge Theatre, 11 Revell Street
Tickets: $25 Hokitika's Regent Theatre
Saturday 22 July 2pm Reefton
Reefton Club
Tickets: GA $25; 15 years and under free
Door Sales or ph. (03)7328542
Sunday 23 July 7:30pm Onekaka
The Mussel Inn
Tickets: $15 Door Sales
Tuesday 25 July 7pm Whanganui
Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Concert Chamber
Tickets: $25 Royal Whanganui Opera House - Box Office
Wednesday 26 July 7:30pm New Plymouth
4th Wall Theatre
Tickets: $25
Saturday 29 July 7:30pm Whangarei
The Riverbank Centre, Reyburn House Lane
Tickets: $30
Sunday 30 July 4pm Whangaroa
Whangaroa Memorial Town Hall
Tickets: FREE - Koha Welcomed
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Matariki Whakangahau | Concert: Aro
Come along and experience the sounds of husband and wife duo, Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Te Ari Awamutu) and Emily Looker. The pair share a passion for the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity.
Franklin Music Nights | Pukekohe Auckland
Aro are performing at the whānau friendly event in Pukekohe, hosted at Franklin Art Centre.
A free show for the community, and the first time Aro are performing their tunes at a show in their local town!
Festival of Colour | Wānaka
Come and enjoy the delightful musical stories of Emily and Charles of Aro as they share a collection of beautiful waiata about the ocean creatures of Aotearoa.
Fun for the whole family, this performance includes soul, haka and jazz to bring audiences of all ages together to discover the natural world around us.
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Cuba Dupa | Wellington
Excited to be making our debut at Cuba Dupa this year - performing at 2.45pm on Sunday 26th March on NGĀ TOI O TE ARO - Intersection Taranaki & Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Aro: He Wai | Auckland Arts Festival 2023 (Take 2!)
"Storytelling – evocative and diverse, wholly original, and anchored in Aotearoa."
Enjoy the lyrical and interlocking vocals of Emily and Charles of Aro as they present He Wai, a collection of waiata celebrating the marine life that live in the waters off the coasts of this beautiful country, along with award-nominated waiata about the native birdlife of this land.
Fun for the whole family, this performance includes elements of folk, soul, haka, and jazz to bring audiences of all ages together in a celebration of the natural world that surrounds us.
Children, rangatahi, and adults alike are encouraged to dress up as their favourite animal or in their best dancing clothes and groove to the music of this celebrated and talented duo.
Aro performing at Pikniki Teti Pea!
"Line-up Update! We're pleased to announce that musical duo Aro will be joining us on the Silo Park stage for our pikiniki" 10-2pm Sat 11th March at Silo Park
Waitangi Weekend | Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday Park - Cancelled due to floods
We're heading back to the awesome campground in Athenree for Waitangi weekend - free concert on Sunday 5th Feb - at the campground
TSB Festival of Lights | New Plymouth
Our first gig of 2023 - stoked to be part of the awesome Festival of Lights this year!!
Christmas at the Pā | Papakura, Auckland
Excited to be bringing sounds to this festive event - Aro will be performing at 5.40pm, come along!
Aro whānau show | Auckland Art Gallery
Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with a special waiata performance by Aro, a bilingual music duo who passionately believe in the power of language and music to share stories about our cultural identities and whenua (land) with tamariki and adults.
Sat 17 Sep 2022 11 – 11.30am
ARO NATIONWIDE TOUR - MATARIKI 2022
SHOW DATES & TICKETS:
Sat 4th June | Taste of Pasifika – 3pm on Queens Wharf, Auckland Details
Friday 10th June | The Raumati Social Club – 7pm Tickets
Tuesday 14th June | The Academy, Geraldine – 7pm Tickets
Sat 18th June | Bellamys Gallery, Dunedin – 7pm Tickets
Friday 24th June | Murihiku Matariki, Queens Park Invercargill 6 – 8pm
Saturday 25th June | Invercargill Public Library 11 am
Saturday 25th June | Winton Public Library 3 pm
Saturday 25th June | Murihiku Matariki Queens Park Invercargill 6- 8pm
Thursday 30th June | Puketeraki marae Karitane – public workshop and show from 6.30 pm
Sat 2nd July | Araiteuru Marae Dunedin Public show 2.30 pm
Sat 8th July | Auckland Art Gallery – family show 10.30am
Aro: He Wai | Auckland Arts Festival 2022
"Storytelling – evocative and diverse, wholly original, and anchored in Aotearoa."
HE WAI RELEASE TOUR | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 - Cancelled due to Covid :(
Stories of our Waters
SUPPORTED BY NZ MUSIC COMMISSION
TOUR DATES & TICKETS:
Unfortunately due to Covid19, ALL the shows of this tour have been cancelled :(
4th Sept - Dunedin - Bellamys Gallery
11th Sept - Matamata - House with no nails
17th Sept - New Plymouth - 4th Wall Theatre
23rd Sept - Picton - Le Cafe
24th Sept - Nelson - The Boathouse
9th October - Russell - D'vine Oasis
Labour Weekend - Wellington Folk Festival
30th October - Auckland - Music on the Mall Onehunga
SHOW DATES & TICKETS:
Sat 12th March, 4pm: Aro - He Wai at Te Oro (Glen Innes) - Cancelled due to covid
Sat 19th March, 4pm: Aro - He Wai at Hawkins Theatre (Papakura) - Cancelled due to covid
Sun 20th March 3pm: Aro - He Wai at Ostend War Memorial Hall (Waiheke Island) - Cancelled due to covid
He Wai Release Tour | Sept/Oct 2021 - Cancelled due to Covid :(
Stories of our Waters
SUPPORTED BY NZ MUSIC COMMISSION
Aro whānau performances | Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki are proud to bring you award-winning Aro Music to spice up your day.
Aro will deliver a magical interactive family performance packed full of fun, music and stories which tie us to our land and all that live within it.
End New Zealand Music Month at the Gallery and join in the fun at 11am each day from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th May
CLICK HERE for more info
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Aro's mini Summer Tour 2021 | Wellington, Hamilton & Auckland
TICKETS/DETAILS
Wellington Gardens Magic - Free Show - Weds 27th Jan at Wellington Botanic Gardens 8 - 9.30pm
Festival One - Tickets - Sat 30th Jan on the Market Stage 1 - 1.45pm
Auckland Folk Festival - Tickets - Sat 30th Jan at the Main Marquee 6pm & Sunday 31st Jan at the Main Marquee 8pm
Music in Parks - Free Show - Sat 27th Feb - more details to follow
He Manu Anō Release Tour | Aug/Sept 2020
SUPPORTED BY CREATIVE NZ
TOUR DATES & TICKETS:
ONEWHERO
Onewhero Society of Performing Arts | September 26th
Tickets available here
10am | Saturday 12th September
373 Mount Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui
FREE
Mt Maunganui Pop - up gig | 12 Sept 2020
Aro's Virtual Nationwide Tour | April 2020
PRESENTED BY ARTS ON TOUR NZ VIA FB LIVE
THE TOUR COVID COULDN'T STOP | APRIL 2020
Friday 3 April 8:00pm Kaeo
Sunday 5th April 7:30pm Opotiki
Friday 10 April 8:00pm Hokitika
Saturday 11 April 7:30pm Cromwell
Sunday 12 April 8:00pm Queenstown
Wednesday 15 April 7:30pm Oamaru
Thursday 16 April 7:30pm Christchurch
Friday 17 April 8:00pm Ashburton
Saturday 18 April 8:00pm Balcairn
Monday 20 April 7:00pm Lincoln
Wednesday 22 April 8:00pm Onekaka
Friday 24 April 8:00pm Picton
Sunday 26 April 6:30pm Waipawa
Wednesday 29 April 7:30pm Thames
Aro Campground Tour #3 | Summer '19 - '20
Aro Manu Album Release Tour | Autumn 2019
Aro Campground Tour #2 | Summer '18 - '19
Aro Nationwide Tour | 2018
Aro Campground Tour #1 | Summer '17 - '18
