Toi Ako, Toi Auaha, Toi Ora. Learning and creativity for the wellbeing of the arts.
Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Creative Learning at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2024.
Our lineup of shows for schools and students aims to reach tamariki and adult learners throughout the motu, making the arts accessible and fostering a desire to learn, appreciate and participate. Both special school matinees and public performances (with school allocation) can be booked directly through us.
Schools Shows
2025 sees the return of our free tickets for school groups to ensure we provide the best opportunity for your students to attend Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival.
With yet another fantastic line up of international and Aotearoa grown shows, we encourage schools to come along and enjoy all the festival has to offer.
Booking form for school show tickets here
Free school shows
Belle - A Performance of Air
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Lula Washington Dance Theatre - 45 years of Creativity & Innovation
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Scottish Ballet - A Streetcar Named Desire
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
*ASND educational resources available on request
Cirque Alfonse - Animal
Q Theatre Rangatira
HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr
Q Theatre Rangatira
Personal
Q Theatre Rangatira
School ticket pricing available
SIX the Musical
The Civic
ration the Queen's veges
Te Pou Theatre
a mixtape for maladies
ASB Waterfront Theatre
Student Ambassador Programme (Year 11-13)
Students (Years 11-13) can gain hands-on experience in festival management, focusing on Kaihautū Māori, social media, artist liaison, technical production and more.
Young Critics Programme (Year 11-13)
Young Critics Programme: High school students can learn to critique shows with workshops and mentorship from top arts critics.
Kaiako Engagement (Teachers only)
Teachers, get behind-the-scenes access to a tech rehearsal and engage in creative kōrero with our Artistic Director, Bernie Haldane and Kaihautū Māori , Ataahua Papa to bring the arts into your classroom.
Art Walk (Ages 3–12)
Students can showcase their artwork in our Art Walk, which leads to Aotea Square.
