Aotea Centre, THE EDGE
50 Mayoral Drive, Auckand CBD
- ASB Theatre
- Lower NZI Room
- Upper NZI Room
- Goodman Fielder Room
- Limelight
Most Festival events are held at Auckland’s Aotea Centre in Auckland’s central business district.
The Aotea Centre is the largest performing arts centre of its kind in New Zealand, and includes the ASB Theatre, the Herald Theatre and a range of foyers, gallery spaces and function rooms. The Aotea Centre features a unique contemporary design and state-of-the-art technology.
Completed in 1989, at a cost of $128.5 million, it was the fulfilment of a dream for many Aucklanders - to have a world-class performing arts centre in the Auckland CBD. The centre was refurbished in 2010 and the ASB Theatre will be refurbished in time for the 2012 Festival.
The easiest parking is at The Civic Car Park. Visit www.the-edge.co.nz for venue information and parking.
The Box Cafe and Bar offers a menu of refreshments and light meals.
ASB Theatre
The ASB Theatre is a modern and user-friendly lyric theatre. The stunning auditorium of Aotea Centre is the largest of its kind in New Zealand. It seats 2256 people over three levels, each tiered, and offers excellent sightlines.
Extra Assistance
The Aotea Centre is accessible by wheelchair. Please specify when purchasing tickets if you have wheelchair requirements. The ASB Theatre has an induction loop system with good coverage for selected seats. Patrons can tune to the signal by setting their hearing aids to the ‘T’ position. Please ask your booking agent or usher at the event.
Find out more about the Aotea Centre
Additional Venues
University Of Auckland Business School
Fisher & Paykel Auditorium
Owen G. Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road, Auckland
Easiest parking is beneath the Owen G. Glenn Building at a cost of $5 per day. Visit business.auckland.ac.nz for venue information. Excel Cafe offers refreshments and light meals.
Handicapped access is available.
The Langham Auckland (High Tea: The Generosity of Food and Business Breakfast with Chandran Nair)
83 Symonds Street, Auckland CBD
Parking available at Liverpool Street Car Park (Tournament Parking) corner of Karangahape Road and Liverpool Streets (Enter via Liverpool Street, off City Road).
Visit www.langhamhotels.co.nz for venue information and parking.
The function room is wheelchair accessible. Please drive to the front entrance and the doorman will be able to assist.
Soul Bar & Bistro (Lunch with Dame Stella Rimington)
Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland CBD
Soul is in the heart of Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour. It is a hugely popular bar and bistro with views out across the water that take in America’s Cup boats, super yachts, water taxis and even fishing boats. Its elegant all-weather terrace faces west to catch the spectacular sunsets, and is enjoyed by the many business people, tourist and local diners who enjoy the distinctive location and the fresh, stylish food.
The bistro prides itself on its use of the finest, freshest local ingredients and, as may be expected from its location, Soul has an emphasis on seafood.
Visit www.soulbar.co.nz for more information.
Auckland Art Gallery (Sunday Gallery Series)
Auditorium, Lower Ground Level, Corner of Kitchener and Wellesley Streets.
Closest parking is at the Kitchener Street Car Park. Gallery Café offers refreshments and light meals.
Handicapped access is available.
For more information visit: aucklandartgallery.co.nz