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Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki | Auckland Arts Festival 2023 is back in March

9 Mar 2023 to 26 Mar 2023

9-16 March 2023

Event type:

Live event, Multidisciplinary, Theatre

Venue:

Various

Region:

Auckland

Post date:

Saturday, November 26, 2022 - 14:03

Within 40+ extraordinary events, there will be 12 New Zealand premieres, six world premieres, five Australasian premieres, one preview, and one stop on a world tour. The Festival brings local and international art to you, right across Tāmaki Makaurau, from Waiheke Island to Waitakere and Māngere to Matakana, with lots to offer in the heart of the city as well.

There’s waiata, kapa haka, dance, theatre, comedy, cabaret, aerial, jazz, opera, kōrero, sand art, orchestral and chamber music, R&B, K-rhythm, Afrofunk, light art, photography and visual arts, Korean pansori, puppets, fire, film, family, infrared technology, Chinese pole art, a biodegradable light event, accessible performances – all programmed across 18 unforgettable days, 9–26 March next year.

Explore the full programme now at aaf.co.nz

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Wednesday 8th Feb to Sunday 26th Feb

Exhibition

The Equanimous Mind

Abstract painter, Cindy Leong's solo show at Public Record

Venue:

Public Record

Auckland

Fri 3(6pm-late), Sat 4(10am-late) & Sun(10am-6pm)

Art

Off Centre

An arts festival bursting with music, comedy, theatre, food, a market, and vibrant entertainment to celebrate The Arts Centre's glorious restoration.

Venue:

Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre

Canterbury

16 and 17 February

Live event

Sir Howard Morrison Centre Grand Opening Gala

The doors of Rotorua’s Sir Howard Morrison Centre will be thrown open for a star-studded Grand Opening Gala event and weekend of celebrations on 16 and 17 February

Venue:

Sir Howard Morrison Centre

Bay of Plenty

Monday 13 Feb to Sat 11 March

Art

5 PLUS 2

5 plus 2 is a touring exhibition with a twist! Showcasing work from 5 female NZ glass artists, alongside work from 2 Nelson guest glass artists.

Venue:

The Refinery Artspace

Nelson / Tasman

6:30-7:45pm NZST

Art

Live panel: Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement

Join us online to celebrate the Winners of the 2022 Prime Ministers Awards for Literary Achievement: Stephanie Johnson (fiction), Vincent O’Malley (nonfiction), James Norcliffe (poetry).

Venue:

Creative NZ Facebook and Youtube

Online

Tues-Friday 11-5pm, Sat/Sun 11-3pm

Art

Gestures, The land speaks

A colourful, vibrant and luscious painting show

Venue:

Wallace Gallery Morrinsville

National, Auckland, Waikato

14 Jan - 5 Feb 2023, 10-3 Tues-Fri & 11-3 Sat-Sun

Art

5 Plus 2

5 plus 2 showcases work from 5 female glass artists touring New Zealand, alongside work from 2 invited local Waikato emerging artists - Wallace Gallery, Morrinsville

Venue:

Wallace Gallery Morrinsville

Waikato

Digital 13-14 Mar, In Person Gathering 15-16 Mar

Live event

PANNZ Arts Market 2023 - registrations are open

Calling all artists, producers, presenters and industry leaders - registrations for the PANNZ (Performing Arts Network New Zealand) Arts Market 2023 are now open!

Venue:

Digital - online, In Person - Auckland

Online, Auckland

26 November 2022 – 5 March 2023, 10am to 4:30pm

Art

Portage 22

Te Uru is delighted to present the Portage Ceramic Awards 2022. This annual award provides a vital platform to showcase the diversity of contemporary clay practices in Aotearoa.

Venue:

Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery

Auckland