a time to dream, a time to celebrate, a time to dance
share the dancefloor with nz's most prolific dance company
Founding Artistic Director Neil Ieremia ONZM
What better way to close out the Auckland Arts Festival than with the preeminent dance company from Aotearoa! In 2025, Black Grace hits 30 years and they’re taking over the Auckland Town Hall to celebrate.
Founding Artistic Director Neil Ieremia brings together some of our country’s best artists for a performance to remember – the legendary Che Fu, Samoan hip hop artist Tha Feelstyle, drag phenomenon Buckwheat, and the NZ Trio, together with Auckland’s Godfather of soul and hip hop, DJ Manuel Bundy.
Towering LED Screens will frame the stage of the Great Hall, a catwalk brings the action closer to you, coupled with an immersive sound design by music maestro Anonymouz. All of these elements alongside the incredible Black Grace dancers makes this a performance you won’t want to miss.
For one epic night only, sit and watch from above or put on your best party outfit and join the action at stage level – whichever you choose we guarantee you’ll want to stick around for the after party …
*Adult price no restrictions
Recommended for ages 14+
Contains haze, strobe, partial nudity and offensive language (in music).
Bag checks will be conducted upon entry for security purposes
These events have step-free access. Seated venues have specific areas that are accessible for wheelchair users, and provide companion seats.
Hearing Loop
Hearing aid loops are available at specific venues. To use the loop, switch hearing aids to 'tele'. Venues have specific areas that are covered by the hearing aid loop. To use it, we will need to reserve tickets for you in the right section of the theatre. Please book through the relevant event form, email access@aaf.co.nz or call 022 1239 759 to specifically request these seats.
“Black Grace is now one of our foremost cultural exports, and its founder Ieremia, leads the current arts vanguard.”
“The work draws from—and transcends—contemporary dance, ballet, dances of the Pacific islands, and Ieremia’s personal reflections. He and the dancers are fluent in all of it, all at once.”
“The distinguishing spirit of this dance troupe, directed by Neil Ieremia, is an exhilarating, seemingly inexhaustible energy.”
