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Toi Ako, Toi Auaha, Toi Ora. Learning and creativity for the wellbeing of the arts.

Nau mai, haere mai and welcome to Creative Learning at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival 2026.

Our lineup of shows for schools and students aims to reach tamariki and adult learners throughout the motu, making the arts accessible and fostering a desire to learn, appreciate and participate.

Schools Shows

2026 sees the return of our free tickets for school groups to ensure we provide the best opportunity for your students to attend Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival.

With yet another fantastic line up of international and Aotearoa grown shows, we encourage schools to come along and enjoy all the festival has to offer.

For some shows there is only a limited capacity for school tickets, please book your tickets early.

Booking form for school show tickets here

If you have any queries, please feel free to email education@aaf.co.nz

Free school shows

Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan - Theatre, Music and Movement
5 - 8 March
Rangatira, Q Theatre

Julia Bullock with Auckland Philharmonia - Music
7 March
Great Hall, Auckland Townhall

ONO with Moana & the Tribe - Music
8 March
Great Hall, Auckland Townhall

Duck Pond - Circus and Physical Theatre
12 - 15 March
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre

A Place in the Sultan's Kitchen (or How to Make the Perfect One-Pot Chicken Curry) - Theatre
12 - 15 March
Rangatira, Q Theatre

He Kākano: Becoming Jeff Bezos- Play Reading
13 - 14 March
Loft, Q Theatre

He Kākano: Marmite & Honey - Play Reading
14 - 15 March
Loft, Q Theatre

Ten Thousand Hours - Circus and Physical Theatre
19 - 22 March
The Civic

The Visitors - Theatre
19 - 22 March
Rangatira, Q Theatre

Ihi. Wehi. Mana.- Kapa Haka and Choir
20 - 21 March
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre

BIG HORNS- Music
21 March
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall

He Manu Tīoriori - Music
Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
21 March

School Ticket Pricing Available

Macbeth with the RNZB- Ballet
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
4 - 7 March
Click here for schools pricing and more information

Waiora Te Ūkaipō - The Homeland with Auckland Theatre Company
ASB Waterfront Theatre
6 - 22 March
Click here to book tickets

Booking form for school show tickets

Supporters of Creative Learning

With Support From

Platinum Patrons Sir Roderick & Gillian, Lady Deane