The New Zealand Festival of the Arts is Aotearoa’s leading celebration of cutting-edge culture. For three weeks, once every two years, the Festival transforms Wellington into a thriving, enlivening festival city, abuzz with the best arts and artists from around the world.
Come and experience art for everyone, everywhere. On the streets, along the waterfront, in theatres, tucked down laneways, on the beach and around the region. Take your pick of world-class theatre, dance, music and so much more to create a fabulous, mind-expanding arts experience just for you.
For further information or interview requests, please contact the Media Team:
Sophie Speer: sophie.speer@festival.co.nz, +64 27 892 6938
Alana Hepburn: alana.hepburn@festival.co.nz, +64 21 255 7033
If you’re unable to reach us, please phone the New Zealand Festival office on +64 4 473 0149.
NB: During the Festival live show images will be uploaded to the relevant links below as they become available.

New Zealand Festival of the Arts media release

NZFOTA Writers programme media release

Aldous Harding, Weyes Blood, Purple Pilgrims
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Black Ties
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Chosen and Beloved
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Cloud Pink
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Concert for Dogs
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Dimanche
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Eight Songs for a Mad King
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Estere
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Glass - Richter - Järvi
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Here Comes the Ocean
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Hōkioi me te Vwōhali – From spirit eagles land
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In Search of Dinozord
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Jerusalem
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Kate Tempest
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Kopernikus – Opéra-rituel de mort
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Lou Reed Drones
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MÁM
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Mr Red Light
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Nadia Reid
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Netherlands Chamber Choir
Programme 1 and 2
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Rhiannon Giddens with Francesco Turrisi
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Secrets of Sea and Space
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Shades of Shakti
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Släpstick
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Strasbourg 1518
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The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil
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The Calling
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The New Pornographers
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To The Moon
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Trois Grandes Fugues
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Urban Hut Club
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Writers
Download media materials for all Writers here.