Aotea Centre was purpose-built for the performing arts, a creative heart for our city centre. As such, it is home to New Zealand’s largest modern tiered auditorium, a unique black box theatre, function rooms, and the popular BOX Cafe and Bar. As it was designed around a collection of beautiful New Zealand artworks by leading contemporary artists, the Centre is full of light and space – an inspiring venue for any occasion.

The Centre has several flexible rooms and spaces, and the technology to facilitate seamless connections and the immersive experience demanded by our artists. With plenty of spaces to mingle and network, Aotea Centre is a venue of choice for business gatherings as well as the performing arts community.

Key statistics

  • New Zealand’s largest tiered auditorium
  • Designed around stunning New Zealand artworks
  • Home to the Auckland Writers Festival
  • The Auckland stage for New Zealand Opera and the Royal New Zealand Ballet
Aotea Centre

Aotea Centre Refurbishment

The Centre is undergoing an exciting redevelopment to regenerate one of Auckland’s most iconic venues. The comprehensive internal refurbishment is now complete, whle the external refurbishment is due to be completed late in 2020.

See how we have enhanced our visitor experience on the Aotea Centre Project page. Better yet, pop in for a visit to see it for yourself, along with our exciting new public artwork, Lisa Reihana's ihi.

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It was one of the best organised events I've been part of and the crew at the Aotea Centre were incredible. They were total pros. It was a fabulous event and everyone left energised and impressed by the venue.

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