Our Patrons are a passionate group who generously contribute to the Festival.
Patrons experience a range of benefits including:
- a sneak preview of each Festival programme ahead of public release;
- a complimentary ticket package;
- exclusive event invitations with the opportunity to get up close to our artists;
- the opportunity to host your friends and family before a show;
- access to discounted tickets and a personal booking service;
- recognition of support in the Festival’s marketing materials;
- Platinum Patrons also have the opportunity to direct their support towards a particular show, artist or art form, with the potential for personal engagement with artists and their work through behind-the-scenes experiences.
LEVELS OF PATRONAGE (Donation and Ticket packages):
Amber Patron | $500 | 2x complimentary tickets |
Jade Patron | $1,000 | 6x complimentary tickets |
Bronze Patron | $2,500 | 12x complimentary tickets |
Silver Patron | $5,000 | 24x complimentary tickets |
Gold Patron | $7,500 | 30x complimentary tickets |
Platinum Patron | $10,000+ | 40x complimentary tickets |
The Festival is a registered Charity (CC22145) and all donations over $5 are tax deductible.
- “As we live in an ever increasingly digital world, festivals, more than ever, allow people the opportunity to have live experiences, experiences which build bridges between different cultural outlooks.” — Silver Patron, Lady Dayle Mace*
*Sir Chris and Lady Dayle are passionate supporters of the arts in New Zealand and of New Zealand art around the world. Their support, along with that of all Auckland Arts Festival Patrons and Partners, is essential to the Festival’s ongoing success and to the flourishing of arts in our city. Thank you!
We would love to count on your support
Become a Festival Patron today or find out more from our team, in just a few clicks:
Become a Festival Patron
Our Patrons are a passionate group who generously contribute to the Festival. Your support is crucial to the delivery of a world-class festival in Auckland. It helps us to provide universal access to and participation in the arts, and enrich our city with life-changing arts experiences from Aotearoa and around the world.
Learn more about the levels of Patronage
Soon our major headline show for 2025 will be announced and go on public sale. This will be the company’s first ever season in New Zealand, and is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to see this particular work performed by these exceptional artists. To bring out the entire company of 48 performers, creatives and technicians is an ambitious project and will only be possible with the backing of our loyal Patrons and Partners.
We would love to count on your support for the Festival, and would be incredibly grateful for any additional support for the 2025 headline show.
The Festival is a registered Charity (CC22145) and all donations over $5 are tax deductible.