Accessibility at the Festival

Each year we present a wide range of accessible events within the Festival lineup in March, programmed in consultation with the community. 

Our full accessible programme will be announced in November.

If you have any questions, please contact our Accessibility Programme Coordinator Hannah Slade:

We believe everyone should have access to extraordinary arts.

Most of our venues have hearing loops, are wheelchair accessible and have accessible toilets and carparks. 

Each year we work with representatives from Deaf and disabled communities, and with the support of Arts Access Aotearoa, to make the Festival more accessible. This includes providing audio description, NZSL interpretation and relaxed performances.

Our award-winning¹ Accessibility initiative provides reduced-cost tickets to members of our Deaf and disabled communities. The ticket for their companion is provided for FREE.

¹ Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival received the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award in 2018.

Are you an individual or organisation interested in becoming a partner with the Festival and its award-winning Accessibility initiative? To find out more about how to support this mahi, contact our Head of Partnerships & Devlopment, Colleen Edwards at Colleen.Edwards@aaf.co.nz.

We are always striving to do more, and accept donations towards Accessibility. 

There are simple ways to assist with direct, tangible results – read more about the ways your support makes it happen, or make a donation today in just a few clicks:

Main image: History of House with NZSL Interpreter Kelly Hodgins (Platform Interpreting NZ), Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall, 2025. Image by Jinki Cambronero.