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When do 2025 Tickets Go On Sale?
2025 Festival tickets will be on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday 14 March
AWF Patrons and Friends have priority booking and will be updated closer to the time.
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Do I need to buy tickets to attend the Festival?
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.
If you are wishing to purchase multiple tickets for General Event sessions, it may be worth investigating our Ticket Bundles, available as a Take 3, 5 and 10 Ticket Bundles, which save you up to $5 per ticket for General Events. See "What is a Ticket Bundle?" below for more info.
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How much are tickets for General Events?
General Event tickets can be purchased individually or as part of a Ticket Bundle. Individual prices are as follows:
General - $29.50
Earlybird - $24 (Friday 14 March to Friday 11 April 2025).
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 $65 unless otherwise stated.
Ticket Bundles, student prices and earlybird discounts are not eligible for Masterclasses.
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What is a Ticket Bundle?
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
$215 (until 9am Friday 11 April 2025)
or $254 (thereafter)
Take 5 Ticket Bundle
$110 (until 9am Friday 11 April 2025)
or $130 (thereafter)
Take 3 Ticket Bundle
$69 (until 9am Friday 11 April 2025)
or $78 (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, Catered Events or Feature Events.
If you have further questions or queries about Ticket Bundles, please contact Ticketmaster.
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Are there discounts for students?
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
Student ID and proof of eligibility may be required. Service fees apply.
How do I book tickets?
Tickets for our 2025 Festival will be available from Friday 14 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 9am-5pm Monday-Friday).
In person: Aotea Centre Box Office, or at any Ticketmaster outlet.
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Will there be door sales?
Yes. However, all door sales are subject to availability. We suggest you book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. We also strongly recommend you arrive well in advance of event start times if you choose to purchase door sale tickets.
How are tickets delivered?
All online booking tickets are digital. You can either print at home or download tickets to your mobile. Physical tickets are available at the box office or when your booking is being processed by Ticketmaster.
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What are the service fees?
Online: $8.00
Phone and post: $8.00
Courier Fee: $5.50 standard
No booking fees on tickets purchased at the Aotea Centre Box Office.
Please visit the Ticketmaster FAQs for more information about service fees.