Access & Inclusion
Our award-winning Access programme will return for AAF 2024 alongside the announcement of the Festival's full programme in October/November.
We’re committed to making the Festival accessible for all audiences.
It's vital to us that everyone has the opportunity to engage with the arts. We offer a range of touch tours, audio-described shows, NZSL interpreted performances, relaxed events, artist talks and more, and work closely with both artists and communities to curate a programme with accessible pricing for audiences.
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Access Tickets
Tickets are $20 for Access patrons for events in the Access programme. One companion ticket per Access patron is available free of charge for most events in the Access programme. Some events have limited capacity so book early to avoid disappointment.
Please note that the accessible performance of SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert needs to be booked directly through ASB Waterfront Theatre – accessible ticket prices apply, and there is a $20 charge per companion seat.
Access Booking & Contact
To book access tickets or for Access programme queries, contact our access programme co-ordinator:
Access Booking & Contact
Email: access@aaf.co.nz
Website: aaf.co.nz/access
Phone & Text: 022 306 2206
NZ Relay Service: nzrelay.co.nz
Access Programme (2023)
RELAXED
Relaxed performances are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. This can include people with autism, sensory sensitivities or a learning difficulty.
Requiem (Open Rehearsal)
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
Fri 10 March, 6.30pm
MUSIC
Relaxed orchestra rehearsal
A Bee Story
Sculptureum, Matakana
Sun 26 March, 10.00am
FAMILY/CIRCUS/OUTDOORS
Relaxed circus performance
Who can think, what can think
Te Tuhi
Fri 18 Feb–Sun 7 May (various Access options)
VISUAL ARTS
BLIND & LOW VISION
Wāhine
Freyberg Square, Auckland CBD
Mon 7–Sun 26 March
VISUAL ARTS/OUTDOORS
Recorded Audio Described portraits; recorded stories and other resources also available
Ka Rewa
Aotea Square (South End Lawn)
Thu 9 March, 5.30pm
MUSIC/OUTDOORS
Braille songsheets available
Bill Withers Social Club
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
Thu 9 March, 7.30pm
MUSIC
Suitable for Blind & Low Vision audiences
Kei Whea te Aute
Corban Estate Arts Centre
Sat 11 March, 2.30pm (Touch Tour)
VISUAL ARTS
Force of Nature: Celebrating 100 Years of Forest & Bird
Concert Chamber, Auckland Town Hall
Fri 17 March, 6.30pm
MUSIC
Suitable for Blind & Low Vision audiences
Emil and the Detectives
Rangatira, Q Theatre
Fri 17 March, 7.00pm (Audio Described performance)
FAMILY/THEATRE
Suitable for Blind & Low Vision audiences
SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert
ASB Waterfront Theatre
Sat 18 March, 12.00pm (Touch Tour) + 2.00pm (Audio Described performance)
DANCE
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Tue 21 March, 5.00pm (Touch Tour) + 7.00pm (performance)
THEATRE
The Unruly Tourists
Bruce Mason Centre
Sat 25 March, 12.15pm (Touch Tour) + 2.30pm (Audio Described performance)
THEATRE/OPERA
Hearing Loop available
Samulnori! The Power of K-Rhythm
Rangatira, Q Theatre
Sun 26 March, 10.00am (Touch Tour) + 11.30am (performance)
MUSIC
Suitable for Blind & Low Vision audiences
Eishan Ensemble: Project Masnavi
Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
Sun 26 March, 4.00pm
MUSIC
Suitable for Blind & Low Vision audiences
He Kete Waiata
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall
Sun 26 March, 7.00pm
MUSIC
Suitable for Blind & Low Vision audiences
d/DEAF & HARD OF HEARING
Mountain
Aotea Square (South End Lawn)
Thu 9–Sun 12 March, 8.15pm/9.15pm/9.30pm
OUTDOORS
Blanc de Blanc
Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
Sat 18 March, 2.00pm
CABARET
VERY VISUAL PERFORMANCE
Scored in Silence
Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
Sat 11 March, 2.00pm (film screening)
THEATRE
BSL Interpreted; English Captioned film screening with English Voice-over
Blanc de Blanc Encore
Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, Aotea Square
Sun 12 March, 2.00pm
CABARET
NZSL Interpreted performance; Very Visual Performance
The Savage Coloniser Show
Rangatira, Q Theatre
Sun 12 March, 4.00pm
THEATRE
NZSL Interpreted performance and post-show Q&A; Hearing Loop available
The Chosen Haram
Rangatira, Q Theatre
Fri 24–Sat 25 March, 8.00pm; Sun 26 March, 4.00pm & 8.00pm
THEATRE/CIRCUS
Very Visual performance; Hearing Loop available
SPARK Auckland
Pukekawa / Auckland Domain
Fri 24–Sun 26 March, 8.00pm–11.00pm
OUTDOORS
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre
Sat 25 March, 2.00pm
THEATRE
English Captioned performance; Hearing Loop available
A Bee Story
Rangatira, Q Theatre
Sat 25 March, 4.00pm
FAMILY/CIRCUS
Very Visual performance; Hearing Loop available