Donate a ticket, be a hero of the arts.
ARTS & CULTURE CAN CHANGE LIVES.
We believe everyone should have access to life-changing experiences in the arts — especially our rangatahi.
Ahead of March 2026, we’re launching a campaign to boost our FREE TICKETS initiative for schools and community groups for another year.
By donating $20 towards a single ticket (or two, three, four or more!), you’ll be getting young people into our city’s iconic venues, in front of incredible local and international artists, who might just change the way they think and feel about their place in the world.
Donate today, in just a few clicks
Kua mana! It’s official! Asia’s oldest orchestra is bringing not one but two premium classical concerts to the Festival in March. Kia horo kei mahue koe.
We’ll be announcing a release date for presale tickets soon. Read more about Shanghai Symphony Orchestra or join the waitlist now to secure your place in the queue:
Join the waitlist to access presale tickets
From the entire Festival whānau, thank you to every artist, community, volunteer, partner, audience member, and Aucklander who participated and supported us during March, making 2025 one of our most humbling and joyous Festivals yet.
Want to know more about the AAF 2025? Events have now been archived to our Festival History portal, which you can browse along with websites and brochures from festivals past — and learn more about the Festival’s rich history dating back to 1948.
Explore past festivals and events
We love our artists and audiences.
These special Festival moments are courtesy of our photographers Jinki Cambronero and John Rata. Explore more photo and video highlights from AAF 2025 and Festivals past:
Browse the gallery
Inspired by the power of creativity, this special roast celebrating Mojo’s loyal support of the Festival since 2014 is back by popular demand.
For every bag of Whakaawe coffee sold, Mojo will donate $1 to AAF, supporting our Access & Inclusion and Creative Learning initiatives:
Buy Whakaawe – Mojo Coffee online
