New Zealand’s longest-running improvised comedy show sees The Court Jesters turning wild audience suggestions into hilarious comedy art. courttheatre.org.nz

In its biggest display of contemporary art to date, the gallery will exhibit 50 works – of which 20 are commissions – across a range of media including sound, textiles, photography, moving-image, sculpture and painting. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Celebrating the work of artist Maureen Lander, this exhibition features String Games, commissioned for the opening of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in 1998, and Wai o te Marama, a new addition to the gallery’s collection. christchurchartgallery.org.nz

Vocalists Dallas Tamaira, Rio Hemopo, Troy Kingi & L.A Mitchell team up to celebrate the soul legend’s songbook. isaactheatreroyal.co.nz

Folk artist Amiria Grenell performs in support of her new album, The Winter Light.