The Auckland Writers Festival consists of a combination of ticketed and free events. Please consult individual event listings or descriptions to check whether you need to buy tickets for each event.

All tickets will be sold via Ticketmaster. Ticketed events do sell out, so it is recommended that you purchase your tickets well in advance.

General Event tickets can be purchased individually or as part of a Ticket Bundle. Individual prices are as follows:

General - $28.50
Earlybird - $23

These prices are inclusive of GST, but will incur service fees from Ticketmaster. Student discounts and Ticket Bundles are also available (see below).

Feature Events have varied ticket prices, as noted in their event listings.

Masterclasses are $60 unless otherwise stated.

Ticket Bundles are an alternative to purchasing multiple General Event tickets, and save you money on each General Event ticket. They can be purchased as either a Take 10. Take 5 or Take 3 Pass, depending on the amount of tickets you would like to buy.

Take 10 Ticket Bundle
$185 (until 9am Friday 12 April 2024)
or $245 (thereafter)

Take 5 Ticket Bundle
$98 (until 9am Friday 12 April 2024)
or $120 (thereafter)

Take 3 Ticket Bundle
$66 (until 9am Friday 13 April)
or $75 (thereafter)

Ticket Bundles are perfect for individuals wishing to attend multiple events, or for group of friends or Book Clubs who want to attend one or more event/s together.

There is no limit to how many Ticket Bundles you may buy.

Ticket Bundles can be purchased through Ticketmaster, as linked above. Upon purchase, you will receive a promotional code which will allow you to exchange your pass for session tickets. Sessions are subject to availability, so we advise you to redeem your Ticket Bundles early.

Ticket Bundles can only be used for General Events, and are not applicable for Masterclasses or Special Events.

Yes. Students get a 50% discount on General Event tickets and discounted ticket prices for some Feature Events, subject to availability. Please note that there are no student discounts for Workshops.

Ockham NZ Book Awards: $12.50
General Events: $13
Special Events: $21

Tickets for our 2024 Festival will be available from Friday 17 March.

Online: Ticketmaster

Phone: 0800 111 999 or 09 970 9700

Patrons 09 970 9745 and Friends of the Festival 0800 335 769 or groups@ticketmaster.co.nz (open 9-5 Monday-Friday).

In person: Aotea Centre Box Office, or at any Ticketmaster outlet

Fax: (09) 970 9799

Post:
Auckland Writers Festival Bookings
Ticketmaster NZ
PO Box 106 443

Online: $5.00

Phone and post: $11.00
Courier Fee: $5.50 standard
In-person at Box Office and retail outlets: $1.50 per ticket

Please visit the Ticketmaster FAQs for more information about service fees.