Auckland Arts Festival

Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival is a melting pot of shared experiences, whakaaro, live entertainment and kōrero every March.

For the love and vibrancy of Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), we celebrate the best of arts and culture, for the people of this diverse city, by artists doing incredible things from Aotearoa (New Zealand) and around the world

The Festival’s lifeblood is arts and culture in contemporary Tāmaki Makaurau. We care deeply about celebrating artists both here in Aotearoa and from around the world, serving the creatives and communities behind the works we present, honouring te reo and te ao Māori in all that we do, and contributing to a better city and society. That’s us.

Every March you’ll see a big reunion with our city’s arts community — many of whom we consider our whānau whānui, our extended family — alongside our mahi towards better accessibility and education opportunities for our audiences. We’re also passionate about the works we curate and our collaboration with the many people who make those experiences happen. We strive to celebrate with generosity; human connection and manaakitanga will always be at the heart of what we stand for.

When we’re on, we’re on a mission to make Auckland an amazing place to socialise and be entertained in. Whether you’re discovering the city for the first time or rekindling your love for its hidden gems, we truly believe there’s something for everyone at the Festival.

Artistic Director · Kaitohu Toi: Bernie Haldane

Chief Executive · Kaiwhakahaere Matua: Robbie Macrae

2026: 5—22 March

2027: 4—21 March

2028: 2—19 March