For the 2026 Festival we have an Industry Pass for our friends in the arts sector and Festival artists. Register today and save - you’ll get 50% off up to two tickets for selected shows across the programme and exclusive offers (tickets are strictly limited and subject to availability).
Registrations for the Industry Pass are now open to get your exclusive discount code direct to your inbox.
Registrations for the Industry Pass are now open to get your exclusive discount code direct to your inbox.
Terms & Conditions
- Successful applicants for the 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts Industry Pass and all 2026 Festival artists will receive email confirmation in February 2026.
- The Industry Pass allows the named holder to purchase tickets at a 50% discount (plus booking fees) from 9am on the day for selected Festival performances and other exclusive offers.
- Industry Pass holders will be notified by email of eligible Festival offers as they become available, before and during the Festival (24 February – 15 March 2026).
- Industry Pass holders will receive an exclusive discount code by email, which can be used to purchase tickets via the Festival website or through Ticketmaster or iTICKET. Note: For some shows, the discount code will only be valid in person at the venue box office on the day of the performance.
- Tickets to selected shows may also be purchased at the venue box office on the day of the performance by quoting the discount code.
- The Festival reserves the right to limit which seats, performances, and events are eligible for Industry Pass offers.
- The Industry Pass discount code and tickets purchased with it are nontransferable.
- The Industry Pass discount is not valid for Choose Your Price I Kōwhiria Tō Utu performances.
- All tickets are subject to availability and quantity limits (per person or transaction) may apply.
*Excludes WRITERS Double Take Passes, The King’s Singers, Drag Brunch with the Tīwhas, Everybody Eats events, events at Te Papa, and any SOLD OUT Festival events.