Australian poet Todd Turner comes to Keats House this October for the UK launch of his third collection, Breathwork, appearing alongside acclaimed Scottish poet Niall Campbell for an evening of readings and conversation.

Australian writer and wilderness guide Anna McCracken launches her new book Do Wildness: Myth, Mystery, and Mischief at London’s Poetry Pharmacy this October.

New Zealand-born conductor Christopher Clark leads The Jupiter Orchestra at Barts Great Hall this October for an evening of Mozart, Brahms and Haydn in one of London’s most historic interiors.

One of New Zealand's biggest bands, SIX60, heads to London's Royal Albert Hall this October as part of its latest international tour.

New Zealand comedian, writer and actor Rose Matafeo returns to the London stand-up circuit this October, appearing at one of Knock2Bag’s regular mixed-bill comedy nights at MOTH Club in Hackney.

Australian rock legends Hoodoo Gurus return to London this September for a live show at Camden's Electric Ballroom.

Australian Royal Ballet Principal Steven McRae joins acclaimed violinist Vasko Vassilev for a new collaboration bringing dance and live music together at the Linbury Theatre this September.

Award-winning Australian jazz harpist, vocalist and composer Tara Minton brings her quintet to Ronnie Scott’s this September to present her new album, The Devil Invites You To Dance.

Australian star Cate Blanchett takes to the National Theatre stage this autumn in Electra/Persona, a new play from acclaimed Australian writer and director Benedict Andrews.

British-Australian writer-performer Tama Matheson returns to Opera Holland Park this August with the UK premiere of Tchaikovsky: Child of Glass, an acclaimed music-drama exploring the life, loves and inner world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Multi-award-winning New Zealand musician and actor Troy Kingi makes his London debut this August with a live show at Colours Hoxton.

Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand writers are among almost 600 authors and thinkers from 41 countries appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, which returns from 15 to 30 August 2026.

An exciting new musical by Australian writers Miranda Middleton and Grace Chapple will be staged in Exeter this August, exploring the story behind one of the world’s most famous literary figures.

Australian-born performer Sam Harrison takes on all twenty-two characters in Jeeves Takes Charge, a one-man revival of the Olivier Award-winning comedy based on the beloved stories of P.G. Wodehouse.

New Zealand producer and performer Teresa Morrison is helping bring a brand-new musical comedy to the London stage as part of this year’s Camden Fringe.

New Zealand actress Megan Goldsman joins an all-female cast for In His Words, a new queer drama playing a limited five-night run at The Bread & Roses Theatre in Clapham.

Internationally celebrated Australian crime writer Jane Harper headlines the 2026 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, the world's longest-running and most prestigious celebration of crime fiction, taking place in Harrogate from 23–26 July.