Our commitment to accessibility
We believe everyone should have access to extraordinary arts, and we are committed to improving the accessibility of our festival.
Most of our venues having hearing loops, are wheelchair accessible and have accessible toilets and carparks. Each year we work with representatives from Deaf and disabled communities and with the support of Arts Access Aotearoa, to make the festival more accessible. This includes providing audio description, NZSL interpretation and relaxed performances.
Our award-winning1 Access & Inclusion initiative provides reduced-cost tickets to members of our Deaf and disabled communities with FREE companion tickets available.
Access Tickets
Tickets are $20 for patrons for Access shows and one companion ticket per patron is available free of charge.
Some events have limited capacity. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Please note: Access tickets to SIX the Musical, a mixtape for maladies, ration the Queen’s veges and Piers Lane – Nocturnes are purchased through other providers. More info below.
SIX the Musical
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a mixtape for maladiesThe accessible performances of a mixtape for maladies need to be booked directly through ASB Waterfront Theatre. Please e-mail boxoffice@atc.co.nz or phone 09 309 3395. Accessible tickets are $20, and there is a $20 charge per companion seat. |
ration the Queen’s vegesThe accessible performances of ration the Queen’s veges need to be booked directly with Te Pou Theatre. Please e-mail ticketing@tepoutheatre.nz. Tickets range from $28-$35. |
Piers Lane - NocturnesThe access tickets for Piers Lane- Nocturnes need to be booked directly with Ticketmaster. Please call the Ticketmaster Groups Booking line on 09 970 9745 or email groups@ticketmaster.co.nz |
Booking form for accessible tickets
Accessible showlist
Explore our accessible shows and events:
A guide to accessibility icons
You will find these accessibility symbols on each event page on the website, to indicate the accessibility of our events:
Icons | What they represent |
New Zealand Sign Language interpreted performances We work with representatives from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, to identify which performances would be suitable for NZSL interpretation. For these performances, trained interpreters, situated on the left or right-hand side of the stage will interpret the performance using NZSL. There are seats reserved for Deaf audience members to provide a clear view of the stage and the interpreters. | |
Audio described performaces
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Touch tours
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| Relaxed performances
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Wheelchair access | |
Hearing Loop events
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Very Visual performances
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| Suitable for Blind & Low Vision audiences |
Content available in accessible formats |
1 Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival received the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award in 2018.