Our commitment to accessibility
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.
Accessibility details on the next Festival, including venue access, parking and drop-off areas, a large print accessible programme brochure, and 'what to expect' documents, will be made available on this page again in late 2026.
How to support accessibility
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 choose to uplift accessibility or other Festival initiatives through our donation portal: