Welcome
The Auckland Arts Festival is Auckland's major festival of art
and culture. Presented biennially, the Festival celebrates our
people and culture, as well as promoting the educational and
economic wellbeing of Auckland. The Festival is a performing and
visual arts event for the people of Auckland, as well as an event
that attracts visitors to our city.
The next Auckland Arts Festival will take
place 6th - 24th march
2013
Hobbit Star Sir Ian McKellen comes to Q Theatre
We’re very excited that Sir Ian McKellen is performing TWO SOLO SHOWS in Auckland as a fundraiser for the rebuild of the earthquake-damaged Theatre Royal in Christchurch.
read moreAuckland Arts Festival announces new appointment
Well-known New Zealand musician Tama Waipara joins Auckland Arts Festival as Programme Manager, Maori and Pacific programmes for the 2013 Festival.
read moreAuckland Arts Festival announces 2013 Artistic Director
Chair, Victoria Carter, today announced the appointment of Carla van Zon as the Festival's next Artistic Director.
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