Education

Creative Learning is our educational lineup of shows and programmes for schools and students. We aim to reach tamariki and adult learners throughout the motu, making the arts accessible and fostering a desire to learn, appreciate and participate.

Toi Ako, Toi Auaha, Toi Ora. Learning and creativity for the wellbeing of the arts.

Supporting educational resources are available on request - email education@aaf.co.nz

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

Soweto Gospel Choir - Hope
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

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

Students (Years 11-13) can gain hands-on experience in festival management, focusing on Kaihautū Māori, social media, artist liaison, technical production and more.

Learn more and register here

Young Critics Programme: High school students can learn to critique shows with workshops and mentorship from top arts critics.

Learn more and register here

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.

Learn more & register here

Students can showcase their artwork in our Art Walk, which leads to Aotea Square.

Learn more and register here