The Aotea Centre is a purpose-built performing arts centre, home to New Zealand’s largest tiered auditorium, a unique black box theatre, function rooms, and the BOX Café & Bar. The Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre was previously known as the ASB Theatre.
Please be aware that extensive road works and construction are underway in central Auckland with some roads temporarily closed. If driving, we recommend you allow extra time.
By Bus Stop #7059 – Queen Street Routes: City Link, 299, 020, 312, 302, 309, 606
By Train Closest train station is Britomart, at the bottom of Queen Street
Parking Closest parking is the Civic car park with entrances off Mayoral Dr and Greys Ave. Limited pre-paid parking (for parking after 6pm only) is available on Level 2 and can be booked at the same time as purchasing your event tickets through Ticketmaster or added to an existing ticket order by calling Ticketmaster on 0800 111 999 or by visiting the box office at the Aotea Centre. Pre-paid car parks must be purchased at least 48 hours prior to the event date.
As a special deal for Auckland Arts Festival attendees, the Atrium Carpark is offering a $5 night rate after 5pm. This discount is valid from 1 December - 31 March.
The carpark is located at 130 Albert Street, entrance via the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Taxi Rank & Drop Off Taxis can drop off in the Auckland Council carpark next to The Civic car park entrance off Mayoral Drive. There is also a taxi stand on Queen Street opposite The Civic (theatre).
Venue accessibility
The Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre has a Bronze Be.Accessible rating.
The Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre has multiple levels, with level access at Stalls and Circle levels. All levels are accessible via lifts.
Wheelchair accessible toilets are available throughout the venue
Assistance dogs are welcome.
The venue is equipped with a hearing aid loop. Click here for more information about accessibility.
Click here for more information about the Aotea Centre.
