Interested in joining the Auckland Live Cabaret Festival 2026 with a pop-up, roving, or live art performance?
This form is for artists and small-scale acts who thrive in intimate, high-impact, or unexpected moments. From musicians and singers to drag, burlesque, circus, magic, comedy, roving characters, foyer activations, and beyond — this is your chance to bring surprise, atmosphere, and energy to the festival.
Unlike New Works or Existing Works, this category isn’t for full productions. It’s about your act and how it could enhance the audience experience in and around our festival spaces.
EOIs for Roving Performers and Live Art remain open year-round.
If you’d like to kōrero with a member of our team before submitting, please email cabaretfestival@aucklandlive.co.nz and we’ll be happy to arrange a time to chat.
Before you start your application, please have ready:
- Description of your performance
- Suggested hero image
- Biographies of your artists
- Links to websites and social channels
- Technical or staging requirements
We want this process to be as accessible as possible, therefore, you can submit your EOI in writing, or as a video or audio recording to cabaretfestival@aucklandlive.co.nz.