Auckland Live Cabaret Festival’s Scratch Night Expressions of Interest

Auckland Live is the premier organisation for performing arts, culture, entertainment and events in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Calling all artists!

Ready to take a creative leap? Be part of the 2026 Auckland Live Cabaret Festival: Scratch Night – a one-night-only event where bold and fresh ideas come to life.
Whether it’s a song in progress, a joke needing a test audience, or a wild new concept – this is your space to be brave, messy, hilarious, and everything in between with a cabaret twist.

Artists: It’s your chance to take the stage in 5–15-minute spots to test your idea.
Audience: Be part of the journey and witness the raw magic of new work taking its first steps.

Wintergarden, The Civic | Wed 1 Jul, 6.30pm