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How popular isAuckland Live in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 7.5K branded searches for Auckland Live in New Zealand which is up 22.8% over the last 11 months. Auckland Live holds 14.7% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand theatres and performing arts venues and is ranked 5th of 7 competitors for search popularity.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Isaac Theatre Royal24.8%
  2. Court Theatre18%
  3. Q Theatre16.6%
  4. Circa Theatre16.2%
  5. Auckland Live14.7%
  6. Auckland Theatre Company5.9%
  7. BATS Theatre3.8%
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Which theatres and performing arts venues compete with Auckland Live?

Auckland Live against theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Isaac Theatre Royal, Court Theatre, Q Theatre, Circa Theatre, Auckland Live, Auckland Theatre Company, BATS Theatre. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthIsaac Theatre RoyalCourt TheatreQ TheatreCirca TheatreAuckland LiveAuckland Theatre CompanyBATS Theatre
Oct 202525.2%23%16.5%13.5%12.1%4.8%4.8%
Nov 202526.6%21.7%14.3%11.7%14.5%6.1%5.1%
Dec 202519.7%29.7%13%13%16.2%4.6%3.8%
Jan 202618.7%42%8.1%12.1%11.1%5.2%2.8%
Feb 202628%18.8%12.4%12.3%14%6.5%8%
Mar 202632.9%21.6%14.7%11.7%10.7%5.1%3.3%
Apr 202622.4%17.9%18.7%14.5%14.3%8%4.2%
May 202620.7%18.1%30.5%8.9%9.9%6.1%5.9%
Jun 202625.1%22.4%13.6%10.9%14.6%8.8%4.6%
Jul 202613.3%27.5%19.5%15.6%12.9%6.9%4.4%
Aug 202624.8%18%16.6%16.2%14.7%5.9%3.8%
Sep 2026———————
  1. moved from 4th to 1st · 12.7K estimated branded searches · +118.4% vs prior month · +11.5 points

  2. moved from 1st to 2nd · 9.2K estimated branded searches · -23.4% vs prior month · -9.5 points

  3. 3.Q Theatre

    16.6%

    moved from 2nd to 3rd · 8.5K estimated branded searches · -0.35% vs prior month · -2.9 points

  4. moved from 3rd to 4th · 8.3K estimated branded searches · +22% vs prior month · +0.7 points

  5. held 5th · 7.5K estimated branded searches · +33% vs prior month · +1.8 points

  6. held 6th · 3K estimated branded searches · +0.33% vs prior month · -1 points

  7. held 7th · 1.9K estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -0.6 points

Compare search popularity between Auckland Live and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Auckland Live changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Auckland Live in New Zealand rose from 6.1K to 7.5K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Auckland Live’s estimated Share of Search among theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand increased from 12.1% to 14.7%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Auckland Live’s estimated Share of Search among theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand peaked at 16.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9.9% in May 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand theatres and performing arts venues in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Isaac Theatre Royal overtook Circa Theatre to take the highest estimated Share of Search among theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand, at 24.8%.

  2. In August 2026, Auckland Live gained estimated Share of Search among theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand, from 12.9% to 14.7%.

  3. In August 2026, Circa Theatre gained estimated Share of Search among theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand, from 15.6% to 16.2%.

  4. In August 2026, Court Theatre lost estimated Share of Search among theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand, from 27.5% to 18%.

  5. In August 2026, Q Theatre lost estimated Share of Search among theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand, from 19.5% to 16.6%.

  6. In August 2026, Auckland Theatre Company lost estimated Share of Search among theatres and performing arts venues in New Zealand, from 6.9% to 5.9%.

How is Auckland Live measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Auckland Live’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

11 branded search terms

  • auckland live
  • auckland live co nz
  • auckland live digital stage
  • auckland live nz
  • auckland live shows
  • auckland live summer in the square
  • auckland live theatre
  • auckland live tickets
  • aucklandlive
  • aucklandlive co nz
  • the civic auckland

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