Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2024

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Dive into the extraordinary this summer, as the 2024 Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts returns to the Capital. A global programme which spans the spectacular, joyful and truly breathtaking, the 2024 line-up features free and family events including music, theatre, dance, aerial, visual arts, literature and more.

With acclaimed international artists, thrilling world premieres and trailblazing contemporary arts experiences, it’s set to be a summer you won’t want to miss.  

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Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts is presented by Tāwhiri Limited under the distinguished vice-regal patronage of Her Excellency The Right Honourable Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand.

Reviews of Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts 2024 productions

WHENUA

Wellington, Auckland

08/03/2024 - 12/04/2024

"The dislocations of contemporary life..

"Questions identity and ties to land...

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LOST LEAR

Wellington

14/03/2024 - 17/03/2024

"A brilliant premise is found wanting..

"Astonishingly insightful, moving and surprising..
GRAVITY & GRACE

Wellington

07/03/2024 - 10/03/2024

"A triumphant portrayal of failure..

"Refreshing and reassuring insights into fallible humanity superbly presented..
Jungle Book re-imagined

Wellington

23/02/2024 - 25/02/2024

"How prescient was Kipling..

"Glorious dance artists..

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MEOW MEOW’S PANDEMONIUM

Wellington

24/02/2024 - 24/02/2024

"Relentlessly funny, a dish of rare delight..
Our Own Little Mess

Wellington

22/02/2024 - 25/02/2024

"Sets a very high bar for NZ Festival shows worth going to; deserves a long life and to travel far…..
Hatupatu | Kurungaituku: A Forbidden Love

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua

20/02/2024 - 17/03/2024

"Ngā Pūrākau (myths) are driving forces..

"A Te Ao Māori lens..

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Witi's Wāhine

Auckland, Wellington

02/05/2023 - 02/03/2024

"Rich and full of mātauranga Māori, this production screams quality!..

"Memorably vivid in its retelling; stokes the flame of cultural representation and resonance..
THE SAVAGE COLONISER SHOW

Auckland, Wanaka, Nelson, Wellington

09/03/2023 - 02/03/2024

"Reveals the worst parts of the human condition, honestly, truthfully..

"Outstanding stage spectacle stimulates thought and debate about how we look at the past to define our future..

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BELLE - a performance of air.

Wellington

21/02/2022 - 17/03/2024

"Stunning lighting design offers many a trompe l’oeil ..

"Must see performance!..

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