Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre has come a long way since hosting the boxing competition during the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Then called the ASB Theatre, the auditorium was the jewel in the crown of the brand-new Aotea Centre, opened that same year by famed New Zealand soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and for whom it was renamed in 2019.
Attracting huge international stars including Prince, Ed Sheeran, Russian soprano Anna Netrebko, and Tom Jones, to name a few, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre is one of New Zealand’s largest tiered auditoriums, with seats for more than 2100 theatregoers.
Visit Auckland Transport or download the AT app to see what public transport options are available.
Parking
Auckland Transport manages the carparks close to our venues, such as Civic carpark.
If you are driving in to see a show, please come early, and consider using alternative car park options in the central city. The Civic Carpark can fill up very quickly on show nights.
We recommend downloading the AT Park app to avoid queues at the payment machines.
Taxi Rank & Drop Off
Taxis can drop off in the Auckland Council carpark next to The Civic car park entrance off Mayoral Drive. There is also a taxi stand on Queen Street opposite The Civic (theatre).
Venue accessibility
The Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre has multiple levels, with level access at Stalls and Circle levels. All levels are accessible via lifts.
Wheelchair accessible toilets are available throughout the venue
Assistance dogs are welcome.
The venue is equipped with a hearing aid loop. Click here for more information about accessibility.
Click here for more information about the Aotea Centre.
