The Auckland Arts Festival is Auckland's premier festival of New Zealand and international arts. The globally-recognised event celebrates people and culture, and showcases the cultural diversity and vibrant energy of New Zealand's largest city.
The 2015 Festival programme features work by seven Arts Foundation Award recipients, across six extraordinary events.
TAI WHETUKI / HOUSE OF DEATH
4- 22 March, TimeOut Festival Garden
A powerful new video work by leading multi-media artist Lisa Reihana which delves into Māori and Pacific cultural practices pertaining to death and mourning. More Information
I AM
6 - 7 March, ASB Theatre
Lemi Ponifasio and MAU stun with their extreme physicality and dramatic, singular storytelling. I AM explores the legacy of WWI and the wave of impact the conflict had around the world. More information
Close Encounters: PAH
10 - 15 March, Pah Homestead
Music, dance and architecture combine at Pah Homestead in a unique collaboration between leading female New Zealand artists Carol Brown, Gillian Whitehead and Star Gossage .More Information
RAW: Falesā
12 March, Q Loft
Senior-level artists including Nathaniel Lees, John Pule and Bill Urale develop a new work, Falesā, based on the the fono matai process. More Information
REQUIEM FOR THE FALLEN
13 March, Great Hall
A collaboration between Ross Harris , Vincent O'Sullivan and Horomona Horo, performed by the New Zealand String Quartet, Voices NZ Chamber Choir and soloists, this is a musical commemoration of the centenary of WWI. More Information
LADY SINGS THE BLUES
18 March, Festival Club
A gathering of Aotearoa's female vocal powerhouses including Ladi6, Hollie Smith, Whirimako Black , Annie Crummer, Julia Deans and Ria Hall celebrate the songs of Billie Holiday. More Information
