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FREAKY FRIDAY The Musical

MONDAY 14 JULY, 6:30PM
TUESDAY 15 JULY, 6:30PM
WEDNESDAY 16 JULY, 6:30PM
THURSDAY 17 JULY, 6:30PM

When an ultra-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter mysteriously swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, they must work together to solve the mystery of how to return to their own selves. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another in a way they never could have imagined. In the end, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this heartfelt and hilarious adaptation of the new Disney movie, that highlights the 1 Thessalonians 5:11 passage, to Encourage one another and build each other up.

Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $27
Concession $17

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available at the theatre box office.

Six to Sixty Choir

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT, 7:00PM

Want to sing your heart out with a whole room of awesome people of all ages singing like no one is listening????

Come to the Globe Theatre every Monday night at 7pm!!! Fleetwood Mac, Wilson Phillips, Dolly P, it’s all fun, care free and all about feeling good and learning some good music! All ages and all abilities. See you there.

Click HERE for more information.

ENTRY: Pay at the door
Adults $10
Children $5

HOT SPOT: THE FRIENDSHIP SHOW

THURSDAY 17 JULY, 8PM
Palmy’s hottest performers bring you the hottest comedy – it’s Hot Spot!

July's Hot Spot is all about mates, mates, mates! Bring your besties, your flatmates, your workmates, heck even bring that one friend who never comes out.
It’s The Friendship Show, and we’re bringing the good vibes and chaotic improv energy.

NEW AUDIENCE CHALLENGE!
We’re launching a brand new comp:
Whoever brings the most friends to the show wins a MYSTERY PRIZE PACK!

So rally the crew. Bring a mate who’s never been. Convince your introvert pal that they will be safe.
Improv comedy like Whose Line Is It Anyway, but local, live, and completely unhinged.

You + your pals + us = one hell of a Thursday night.

R16 event

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Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $15

Door sales $20
Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

WILD HORSES perform The Rolling Stones!

FRIDAY 18 JULY, 8:00PM

Come and rock out to an unforgettable night as Wild Horses takes the stage to perform the greatest hits of the legendary Rolling Stones! This super-band features some of New Zealand’s top professional musicians, chart-topping artists, and talented young gun session players, all coming together for a sensational show.

Performing all of your favourite hits including - Brown Sugar, Gimme Shelter, Honky Tonk Woman, Angie, Start Me Up, Beast of Burden, Miss You, Wild Horses, Paint it Black, Satisfaction, Jumpin' Jack Flash, It's only Rock 'N' Roll and more!!

Don’t miss this chance to relive the iconic music that defined a generation. Grab your tickets now and prepare for an exhilarating evening of rock ‘n’ roll!


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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $47
Concession $39
Group 4+ $42

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available at the theatre box office.

Sue Dyson - Welcome To Our Lounge Tour

SATURDAY 19 JULY, 7:30PM

Featuring songs from Linda Ronstadt & Carole King

Sue Dyson, a gifted vocalist known for her warm and captivating stage presence, backed by talented pianist Mitch Dean to offer an extraordinary musical experience that celebrates the enduring legacies of Linda Ronstadt and Carole King. Set in a laid-back intimate atmosphere, their performances promise an engaging experience where audiences will tap their feet to the classics that have defined generations.

Sue has graced the stage of New Zealand's 'Good Morning Show' multiple times, showcasing her vocal prowess and musical versatility. Additionally, Sue has lent her voice as a backup vocalist at the prestigious New Zealand Music Awards and has enjoyed significant success with her original country music in Australia.

Mitch Dean complements Sue's voice with his extensive expertise as a guitarist and pianist, cultivated over more than 20 years of performing in diverse musical settings. Notably, he played keys and guitar in the acclaimed Wellington Fleetwood Mac Experience, contributing to their successful tour. Mitch’s deep understanding of music, combined with his skillful instrumentation, enriches the duo's sound and enhances the overall performance.

Together, Sue and Mitch create a harmonious blend of nostalgia and artistry, celebrating the timeless contributions of Ronstadt and King. Their performances promise to be an unforgettable evening of music that not only bridges generations but also stirs the soul, inviting audiences to revel in the rich tapestry of these legendary artists' works. Join them for a memorable experience that resonates long after the final note has been played.


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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $27

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

Manawatu Young Chamber - Unlock Networking

Monday 21 JULY, 5.30PM

The Key To Meaningful Networking.

Manawatū Young Chamber and Manawatū Business Chamber have teamed up to host our latest event - Unlocking Networking.

This event is all about making fresh connections across generations and celebrating the next wave of business leadership in our region. We are excited to have Niki Gunning facilitating a workshop. Niki has 20+ years experience coaching people and are thrilled to have her present and share her experience with us.

Learn how to make your personal brand shine through genuine conversations and grow your network with intention.

Nibbles and complementary free drink on arrival. Looking forward to seeing you (and your team) there!

Free event with registration HERE

Manawatu Young Chamber

Women & Business with Maryann Pratt - Certified Financial Planner

TUESDAY 22 JULY, 5:30PM

We're excited to announce our upcoming event with Maryann Pratt - Certified Financial Planner on Tuesday 22 July

Money Matters: Uncover, Understand, and Unleash Your Wealth Potential with Maryann Pratt

Maryann Pratt is a Certified Financial Planner with over three decades of experience and a passion for helping people take control of their financial future. Whether she’s guiding families toward long-term financial freedom or helping business owners make smarter money decisions, Maryann’s mission is simple: ensure everyone she works with feels more confident and better off.

In her session, Money Matters: Uncover, Understand, and Unleash Your Wealth Potential, Maryann will share her expert insights to help you build a stronger relationship with money—one that supports your goals, reflects your values, and sets you up for lasting success.

Outside of the office, Maryann is usually found (unsuccessfully) mastering Reformer Pilates or enjoying the bush tracks around Palmerston North. A passionate community advocate, she also serves on the boards of Manawatu Rugby and St Peters Charitable Trust, giving back to the region she proudly calls home.

She shares her busy, adventure-filled life with her husband Ben—a farmer and accountant—and their three children, aged 21, 18, and 10. Whether in the boardroom, at home, or on the trails, Maryann brings energy, expertise, and a genuine love for helping others thrive.

Women & Business

Tickets available HERE
$34 + BF

 

The Ballad of Briar Grant

WEDNESDAY 23 JULY, 6:30PM
THURSDAY 24 JULY, 6:30PM

Hayley’s whole life has always revolved around her best friend, Briar Grant. When their relationship abruptly combusts, Hayley finds herself unexpectedly shipped off to an orchard in the South of France. Stranded in the most beautiful place on Earth, the world seems to be playing a joke on her. The Kiwi woman she’s wound up working with is also named Briar Grant.

The Ballad of Briar Grant is a new dramedy by Jack McGee, presented by Squash Co. Arts Collective, about two very sad divas taking it out on one another amongst the apple trees. Together they’ll play out decades old conflicts that have nothing and everything to do with each other.


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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Single Admission $27
Concession $22
Student (With ID) $17

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

Alliance Française French Film Night
Sympathie pour le diable | Sympathy for the Devil

FRIDAY 25 JULY, 7:30PM

Paul Marchand is the war correspondent archetype. In an urban war zone where everything that moves is a target, Paul tries to live, love and inform. How much can he endure before he starts taking up arms?

Join Alliance Française for their monthly French Film Night screening Sympathie pour le diable by Guillaume de Fontenay

Licensed bar open from 6pm. 
Film will be screened at 7.30pm in French with English subtitles.

R16

Duration: 1hr 40min

Free event, donations welcome.

Find out more about Alliance Française
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Altitude Pole presents Cover to Cover

FRIDAY 25 JULY, 7:30PM

Get ready for a night where books burst off the shelves and into the spotlight!

Cover to Cover is our student showcase celebrating the stories we love—from comic book chaos to classic page-turners—with a pole-powered twist.

Our performers are bringing big characters, bold moves, and a whole lot of personality to the stage. It's fun, it's fierce, and it's full of heart.

Grab your ticket, bring your loudest cheer, and join us for a night of stories like you’ve never seen them before!

This event is R18

Find out more about Altitude Pole
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Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $35

Comedy Hub presents Comedy's For Nerds

SATURDAY 26 JULY, 8:00PM

“It’s dangerous to go alone, take this!”. The old man in the cave stabbed Link in the chest. This wasn’t much help, but he proved his point.

Being a nerd’s awesome. It’s a diverse and colourful world filled with knowledge and fantasy. Oh and weird stuff. So much weird stuff. Sometimes you see something on reddit and wish you didn’t have eyes. It’s great for comedy though.

Sci-fi, fantasy, science, history, D&D, pop culture, anime, comics... you name it and there’s at least a 10% chance we’ll have jokes about it (odds may vary closer to the show). Come join our comics for night of laughs and nerding out. Hosted by 2x Best MC Justin Ngai.

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Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $15
Comedy Hub Member $10
Student $5

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

Sunday Matinee Series - Bridget Douglas (flute) and Rachel Thomson (piano)

SUNDAY 27 JULY, 2:30PM

Distinguished New Zealand musicians Bridget Douglas- flute and Rachel Thomson - piano present the July 27 Globe Sunday Matinee concert.

Bridget and Rachel present some of their favourite works for flute and piano. Beginning with a sublime Sonata by JS Bach they then move into the golden era of the flute with beautiful pieces by French romantic composers Gabriel Faure and Lili Boulanger. They finish with deeply moving and atmospheric works by two of Australasia's most respected composers, Gillian Whitehead and Anne Boyd. 

Both Bridget and Rachel were born in Dunedin and studied music at the Victoria University of Wellington where they first played together. They have recorded two flute and piano albums on the Trust Records Label and over the course of their careers they have performed together throughout Aotearoa. 

Rachel regularly performs with some of the country’s leading musicians. She has toured on numerous occasions for Chamber Music New Zealand and is a member of various chamber ensembles including the Koru Trio. 

Bridget is Section Principal Flute of the NZSO and an Artist Teacher in Flute at the New Zealand School of Music - Te Kōkī

The concert begins at 2.30pm.

Admission by donation. Suggested $5.

 

Little & Loud

Professional-ish. Personal branding in a professional world.

THURSDAY 31 JULY, 2:00PM-4:00PM 

The concept of a personal brand isn’t new - but in 2025, the line between personal and professional brands feels more blurred than ever before. 

As professionals, how do we make sure that our authenticity doesn’t impact our credibility - especially when it’s our stories, personalities, and values that set us apart?

We’ve brought together three women, each with very different experiences of merging the personal and professional, to share their insights on:

  • Sharing your story without oversharing

  • Protecting your privacy, boundaries, and mental health

  • Finding the confidence to create a personal brand that feels like you

  • Turning lived experience into professional credibility

  • Managing visibility as a woman, parent, or minority voice

  • Handling criticism, trolls, and unwanted attention

  • How personal brands help (and sometimes challenge) your organisation

  • What to post, what to keep private, and how to know the difference


Our speakers

  • Charlotte Cook – Host of Radio New Zealand’s Midday Report, award-winning journalist and creator of the podcast Hair and Loathing

  • Courtney Manu – Financial mentor, business owner, and social media influencer

  • Lizi Guest – Founder of one of New Zealand’s top PR agencies, speaker, and trainer.

Tickets available HERE

Admission $15

Little&Loud

Devils On Horses

SATURDAY 2 AUGUST, 2:30PM SOLD OUT
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST, 7:00PM NEW SCREENING

Devils On Horses is a gripping documentary-drama exploring the profound bond between soldiers and their horses during the harsh Sinai-Palestine campaigns of World War One. Combining archival footage, interviews, and reenactments, the film highlights how these horses provided solace, stability, and purpose amidst the chaos of war, becoming lifelines for their riders.

Despite their critical role, soldiers and horses faced immense peril, with the post-war quarantine laws forcing heartbreaking farewells. The film resonates today, paralleling the struggles of World War One veterans with modern challenges faced by returning soldiers, particularly mental health issues and rising suicide rates.

Join us for some light refreshments from 2.30pm with the film screening from 4pm. Alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase. There will be a Q & A session after the screening.

2.30PM SCREENING ONLY
Light refreshments 2:30PM
Screening 4:00PM
Q&A after the screening

7PM SCREENING DOES NOT INVOLVE LIGHT REFRESHMENTS OR Q&A

Film duration 1hr 25min

Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office
Admission $32

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available at the theatre box office.

Vinok and Friends – A Cultural Adventure

SUNDAY AUGUST 3, 3:00PM

We take you on an adventure through dance, storytelling, film and fashion. Ukrainian culture meets with the diversity of New Zealand arts.

Featuring Vinok Ukrainian dance group, Mona Williams – storyteller, Rob Edwards - film maker and Tara Dickinson fashion creative support by Crows Feet Dance Collective.

Come and warm your hearts with a very different cultural exchange!

ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the theatre box office
Admission $11
Children (Under 12 years) $6
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre Box Office.

Capital Pro Wrestling LAST SHOT

SATURDAY 9 AUGUST, 6:00PM

This is the Last Shot before Capital Carnage for the CPW Superstars,
Who will step up and earn their spot at the biggest show for the year?

Live Pro Wrestling returns to The Globe Theatre in Palmerston North for the most Epic night of hard hitting interactive entertainment going today.

The whole family will enjoy the mix of Championship matches, grudge matches and of course the world class entertainment CPW is known for.

Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.

Admission
Front Row Reserved Seating: $23.25 
Family pass 2 Adults 3 Children: $44.30
Adults: $16.58
Child: $10.25

Educating Rita

FRIDAY 15 AUGUST, 7:00PM
SATURDAY 16 AUGUST, 7:00PM
FRIDAY 22 AUGUST, 7:00PM
SATURDAY 23 AUGUST, 7:00PM
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST, 2:00PM
THURSDAY 28 AUGUST, 7:00PM
FRIDAY 29 AUGUST, 7:00PM
SATURDAY 30 AUGUST, 7:00PM

Manawatu Theatre Society presents Willy Russell's Educating Rita directed by Paul Lyons.

A witty yet poignant look at a working-class woman’s attempts to change her social circumstances through pursuit of an Open University qualification. A heartfelt tale of growth, friendship, and self-discovery.

Find out more about Manawatū Theatre Society
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Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre Box Office. 
Admission $30
Concession $25
MTS Members $25

Palmy Companion card tickets available from the theatre box office.

Ash Grunwald - NZ Tour

THURSDAY 21 AUGUST, 8:00PM

Australia’s premier bluesman embarks on his first ever full length tour of New Zealand!

Renowned for his electrifying live shows, Ash Grunwald has inspired a generation to hit the road in an old van to ‘surf by day jam by night’.

The festival favourite brings a high energy, vibrant live show with stacks of guitars and foot stomping blues. Part troubadour, part storyteller - Ash has been selling out shows all over the world!

Don’t miss this chance to see live blues music at it’s finest!

Enshrined by Australian folklore, live on stage, Grunwald rocks the house yet touches the soul, serving a tsunami of dance, beats, roots, bass ‘n’ blues. He has supported legends James Brown, The Black Keys, Jack Johnson, Xavier Rudd, and Keith Urban, among numerous others, and played sold out festivals across Europe, Japan, and North America.

With six Australian Top-50 albums to his credit, alongside five ARIA and four AIR Award Nominations, two APRA Awards, and gong for Best International Act at the LA Music Critic Awards in 2014, Grunwald is cast in bronze among Australia’s most successful blues musicians.


Find out more about Ash Grunwald
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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $45
Palmy Companion Card tickets available from the theatre box office.

Sunday Matinee Series - The Papaioea Trio

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST, 2.30PM

The Papaioea Trio includes three leading musicians with Palmerston North connections.  Violinist Elizabeth Patchett began her full-time career as an orchestral musician with the Auckland Philharmonia and six years later in 1993 joined the N.Z.S.O second violin section.  

Cellist Robert Ibell was from 1993 to 2019 a member of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. He is now a cello and double bass teacher, chamber music coach, adjudicator and freelance performer. 

Pianist Guy Donaldson has for many years been a regular performer in the Manawatu, as well as being a teacher and music coach. He has accompanied a number of distinguished artists including Dame Malvina Major, Anna Leese, Olga Shanina and violinist Hannah Fang, and has been a concerto soloist with the Manawatu Sinfonia.  

In this concert they will perform Beethoven's Ghost Trio, Rachmaninov's Elegiac Trio, and a concert piece in Klezmer style.  

The concert begins at 2.30pm.

Admission by donation. Suggested $5.

Sound Immersion with Jodi from Featherlight Magicks

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST, 6:30PM START

A magical evening with the ethereal sounds of quartz crystal singing bowls. A step out of time to focus on self-care ‘Intentional Rest and Relaxation’.

Come and meet Jodi, a crystal singing bowl practitioner who has been playing quartz crystal singing bowls (and assorted crystal instruments) since 2019. Allow her to share the vibration and resonance of their voices to facilitate rest and ease, the power to transform, and to uplift your spirit.

Please bring with you:
- A yoga mat or equivalent, floor cushions, gravity chair, blankets, pillows, cushions to make a warm and comfortable cocoon, as you will be laying down or sitting on a hard wooden floor.
- Any special taonga, crystals, essential oils, drink bottle, journal to aid in your experience.

Kaupapa:
- The evening's focus is about *Intentional Rest and Relaxation* - leave your cares behind as you enter the whare.
- Shoes off - there will be an area set aside in the room for shoes.
- We are in Globe 2 and the doors will be open at 6.10pm.
- Choose a spot and settle in before 6.25pm.
- Short mihi whakatau, housekeeping items. Sound immersion 45mins.
- Interval break: stretch, make a cuppa (herbal teas and dark chocolate provided) in the foyer.
- Resettle - sound immersion 45mins to 1hr.
- Closing karakia (8.30pm).

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SEATED EVENT

6.10pm Doors
6:25pm No late comers
6:30pm Start

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Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office 

NEW ZEALAND BLUES, ROOTS AND GROOVE FESTIVAL 2025

Kevin Downing's 101 Lab Band & Samuel Flynn Scott

FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER, 7:30PM

The Kevin Downing Guitar School Lab Band - A 17-PIECE GUITAR ORCHESTRA! Run by internationally recognised guitar education specialist Kevin Downing, the band plays a mixture of jazz, blues, funk, rock and has a reputation for backing some of the world’s greatest guitar players and singers in those genres. Most recently the band played with Carl Verheyen of Supertramp at the Manawatu Jazz and Blues Festival, 2025.

This gig sees Kevin's guitarchestra with Erna Ferry, in a double bill with Samuel Flynn Scott of The Phoenix Foundation. What're the odds Samuel will sit in with the band as well as performing his own set? High - we say - high.

Samuel Flynn Scott has released over 15 albums with the likes of The Phoenix Foundation, solo, Fly My Pretties as well as Dave Dobbyn and Mermaidens (as producer). He has toured the world with TPF, composed the soundtracks to films like Hunt For The Wilderpeople and Boy and in general done almost everything there is to be done in the world of music. He is gearing up to release his fourth solo album featuring David Kilgour, Riki Gooch, SJD and more.

Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.
Early Bird Tickets $25

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

NEW ZEALAND BLUES, ROOTS AND GROOVE FESTIVAL 2025

NZBRG Saturday Pass

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

Spend your Saturday at the Globe Theatre with a wonderful line-up of musicians to keep you entertained. "Saturday Lad-urday" brings you five very different performances with the first act taking to the stage at 1pm and the last act at 8pm.

Your Saturday Lad-urday line-up is:
1pm - Ben Wilcock Trio - Globe 2
2.45pm - Shaun Kirk (Australia) - Globe 1
4.30pm - Blues Clues - Globe 2
6.15pm - Doppellooper - Globe 1
8pm - The Recliner Rockers - Globe 2

Saturday Pass available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Saturday Pass $134.40

NEW ZEALAND BLUES, ROOTS AND GROOVE FESTIVAL 2025

Ben Wilcock Trio

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 1:00PM

Experience the Ben Wilcock Trio as they push the boundaries of modern jazz, blending past, present, and future in a thrilling live performance. With Ben Wilcock (piano) leading the way, alongside John Rae’s inventive drumming and Patrick Bleakley’s resonant bass lines, the trio delivers an immersive, ever-evolving groove. Expect music from Wilcock’s acclaimed releases—plus brand-new material soon to be unveiled.

Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Early Bird $25
Palmy Companion Card tickets available from the theatre box office.

NEW ZEALAND BLUES, ROOTS AND GROOVE FESTIVAL 2025

Shaun Kirk (Australia)

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 2:45PM

Shaun Kirk is an award-winning blues and soul troubadour from Melbourne, known for his electrifying performances and gritty, soulful vocals. He’s a regular at Bluesfest Byron Bay and has shared the stage with icons like Robert Plant, John Mayer, and The Teskey Brothers. Praised by Fantastic Negrito as "one of the best one-man shows he's ever seen!" Kirk has also opened for legends like Joe Bonamassa and Beth Hart, solidifying his place in contemporary music.

Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Early Bird $34
Palmy Companion Card tickets available from the theatre box office

NEW ZEALAND BLUES, ROOTS AND GROOVE FESTIVAL

Blues Clues

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 4:30PM

Blues Clues is a Wellington-based band that delivers the raw, old-school blues sound with a modern edge. Bringing the grit and soul of legends like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Eric Clapton, they infuse each performance with high-energy and deep musicality. Featuring some of Wellington’s top professional musicians—Paul Mouncey (bass), Miles Crayford (keys), Greg Crayford (drums), and Aslan (guitar/vocals)—Blues Clues keeps the blues alive with fiery solos, rich grooves, and an undeniable passion for the craft.

Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Early Bird $25
Palmy Companion Card tickets available from the theatre box office.

NEW ZEALAND BLUES, ROOTS AND GROOVE FESTIVAL 2025

Doppellooper

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 6:15PM

People often wonder what it might be like to have a doppelgänger somewhere out there in the world - and what it would be like to bump into them. In 2022, in a strange twist of fate, Graeme James and Sonic Delusion, two flat cap wearing, world traveling, multi-instrumentalist live looping indie musicians realised they had somehow ended up in the same town in Taranaki.

After being mistaken for each other one too many times, the musical doppelgängers decided to embrace the inevitable and team up to form world’s first (and only) looping supergroup ’Doppellooper’. With over 25 years of combined experience as professional musicians, they will be sharing songs and stories from the road in this one off performance. Brilliant musicianship meets improvised chaos in this hilarious and captivating show that features over 15 instruments and two loopers at the top of their game.

Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Early Bird $34
Palmy Companion Card tickets available from the theatre box office.

NEW ZEALAND BLUES, ROOTS AND GROOVE FESTIVAL 2025

The Recliner Rockers

SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER, 8:00PM

The Recliner Rockers are a high-energy powerhouse, synonymous with Whangamata Beach Hop and hot rod festivals across Aotearoa. With thrilling stage antics and electrifying performances, they’ve become crowd favorites both locally and internationally.

Formed two decades ago, the band blends showmanship with top-tier musicianship. Frontman Al Lavis (guitar/vocals), a Sly Groovers veteran, delivers smooth bluesy vocals and blistering solos. Geoff “Fitzi” Fitzpatrick (electric/upright bass) brings deep experience, having supported Simple Minds and ex-Stray Cats’ Slim Jim Phantom—plus, don’t miss his legendary double bass balancing act.

Acclaimed saxophonist Bruce French has lent his smoky, soulful sound to icons like Sonny Day and Ritchie Pickett, while Nic Hulme-Chivel, the newest member, adds a dynamic touch honed through country, blues, and funk/soul circuits.

With multiple albums, including their debut Tracks, The Recliner Rockers craft unforgettable original songs alongside a fiery mix of rootsy rockabilly power-blues covers.

Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office.
Early Bird $25
Palmy Companion Card tickets available from the theatre box office.

NEW ZEALAND BLUES, ROOTS AND GROOVE FESTIVAL 2025

NZBRG Sunday Pass

SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

Spend your Sunday at the Globe Theatre with a wonderful line-up of musicians to keep you entertained. "Sunday Lady Sunday" brings you three very different performances with the first act taking to the stage at 1pm and the last act at 4.30pm.

Your Sunday Lady Sunday line-up is:
1pm - Karen Clarke Blues Woman - Globe 2
2.30pm - Carol Bean Ensemble - Globe 2
4.30pm - Two Bluesy Blondes - Globe 2

Sunday Pass available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Sunday Pass $71

Karen Clarke Blues Woman

SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 1:00PM

Karen Clarke is a fierce indie blueswoman known for her raw, groove-driven sound and powerhouse vocals. Mixing blues, RnB, and alt-country, she delivers deeply felt performances with grit and soul. Based in Taranaki, she leads the local songwriting scene and brings heartfelt stories to life with commanding presence and authenticity.

Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $25

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

Carol Bean Ensemble

SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 2:30PM

The Carol Bean Ensemble performs songs from the mighty blues players of old - Elmore James, Memphis Minnie, and Jimmy Reed. They also feature contemporary players like Debbie Davies and Angela Strelhi from Austin Texas, and Etta James from Los Angeles California- Carol’s home town.

Band: Carol Bean- guitar vocals; Deane Hunter- lead guitar; Duncan Haynes- keyboard; Elliotte Fuimaono- bass; Andrew Richardson- drums

Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $25

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

Two Bluesy Blondes

SUNDAY 7 SEPTEMBER, 4:30PM

Close the festival with a bang, a belt, and a bluesy wink.

Two Bluesy Blondes bring the curtain down on the NZ Blues, Roots & Groove Festival with a set that’s equal parts sass, soul, and serious musicianship. Expect powerhouse vocals, harmonica howls, and a band that grooves like nobody’s business. Whether you’re a die-hard blues fan or just love a good time, this is the grand finale you don’t want to miss.

Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $25

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

 

 
Seventh Wonder Performs Fleetwood Mac
50th Anniversary Tour of Fleetwood Mac's Classic Line-Up
 
THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER, 8:00PM
 
Experience one of the world's premier celebrations of Fleetwood Mac with "Seventh Wonder." This electrifying show brings the full "Rumours" album to life, featuring classics like "Go Your Own Way," "Dreams," and "Don't Stop." This All - Star band mesmerizes with Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits including "Little Lies," "Gypsy," and "Say You Love Me."

As one of the most influential bands in rock history, Fleetwood Mac's legacy spans over 100 million records sold worldwide, with their 1977 masterpiece "Rumours" achieving over 45 million copies sold. Bloom's dedication and exquisite vocal talent ensure an unforgettable evening, honoring Fleetwood Mac's iconic sound and emotional depth. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness the magic of Fleetwood Mac's timeless music brought to life by one of Australia's most applauded vocal talents " Bloom", and her incredible band, featuring musicians from Human Nature, 1927, Jon English, The Angels and more.

Described as "Sonically Perfect" and "As Good As It Gets", No other show comes close!


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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $58
Palmy Companion Card tickets available from the theatre box office.
 

 

Albi & The Wolves

THE FUN-RAISER TOUR

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER, 7:30PM

Are you ready for a rollocking, soul filling, good folkn' time? You simply must not miss the energetic live show that Albi & The Wolves present! A show that’ll get you on your feet and fill you with joy.

The band is hitting the road to fundraise for a European tour in 2026, so you're not only getting to see one of the most fun bands New Zealand has to offer. You are helping them debut there!

Chris Dent, Pascal Roggen, Hannah De Koster and Micheal Young play original songs that are relatable and catchy, dancing on the edge of what could be considered folk. Intricate arrangements are filled with harmony, soaring violin, and most of all. Joy.

So, come join the Wolfpack and help the team make the dream a reality.


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Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $32

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

Musical Madness!

FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER, 7:30PM

Musical Madness is coming to Palmy Drag Fest!

Calling all musical theatre lovers, Broadway belters, and shower singers — this is your night to shine! Join us on Friday 3rd October, 7:30PM at the Globe Theatre for a fabulous dance party where every song is a showstopper.

Hosted by drag superstar DJ Kita Mean, we’re turning the drama all the way up and spinning nothing but musical bangers all night long. From Wicked to Chicago, Mamma Mia to Heathers — if you can sing it, we’ll play it!


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Tickets available HERE or from the Globe Theatre Box Office. 
Admission $37

Chamber Music NZ - Four Last Songs

SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER, 4:00PM

Composed in the year before his passing, the Four Last Songs are held by many to be Richard Strauss’ most beautiful, sensuous, and moving composition. They are songs of farewell and of gentle heartbreak. The words of the final song, Im Abendrot, speak of an elderly couple walking hand in hand, at rest from their wanderings, away from life. The final verse:
O weiter, stiller Friede! O vast and silent peace!
So tief im Abendrot So deep in sunset glow,
Wie sind wir wandermüde- How weary we are with wandering-
Ist dies etwa der Tod? Could this perhaps be death?

For this special premier performance, Salina Fisher has arranged the Four Last Songs for NZTrio and celebrated Australian soprano Emma Pearson.

ARTISTS
Somi Kim Piano
Matthias Balzat Cello
Amalia Hall Violin
Emma Pearson Soprano

PROGRAMME
Elena Kats-Chernin The Spirit and the Maiden
Salina Fisher Kintsugi
Amy Beach 2 Songs Op. 100 A Mirage and Stella Viatoris
Sergei Rachmaninoff Vocalise
Richard Strauss (arr. Salina Fisher) Four Last Songs (Vier letze Lieder) TrV 296

This concert is c. 90 minutes with a 20-minute interval


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ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $58
Concession $55
Student (with ID) $17
Child (Under 17 years) $17
Palmy Companion Card tickets available. Please contact the Globe Theatre box office.

Raybon Kan - Raybonanza 31st Anniversary Gold Album Tour

A stand-up show 31 years in the making.

THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER, 7:00PM

Award-winning comic Raybon Kan celebrates his 31st anniversary in stand-up with his greatest hits show Raybonanza.

A must-see eras tour of bangers — his finest, sparkling, barrel-aged, perfectly mature immaturity. Full-body laughs, complex after-taste and a feast for thought. Not to be missed.

The original Asian at my Table is back at your table and this time he’s even more Asian.

(Asian-ness may vary. Table not included.)


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Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre Box Office
Admission $37
Concession $32

Palmy Companion Card Tickets available from the theatre box office.

Andrew Fagan – Passage Of Time Solo Tour

TUESDAY 18 NOVEMBER, 7:30PM

Andrew Fagan - iconic New Zealand solo sailor, songwriter, and frontman of legendary Kiwi band The Mockers - hits the road in November with a 20-date nationwide tour: Passage Of Time – Solo Songs and Stories from a Swirly World.

Picking up from his acclaimed 2024 bestselling book Swirly World: Lost at Sea, the Passage Of Time tour dives even deeper into Fagan’s thrilling and unconventional world.

The show is a unique blend of spoken word, storytelling, and intimate live music, as Fagan shares tales from his sailing and music adventures, interwoven with songs spanning his entire career – from band classics to his prolific solo catalogue.

Expect the unexpected!

ENTRY: Tickets available HERE and from the Globe Theatre box office.
Admission $52
Palmy Companion Card tickets available from the theatre box office.