27 Jan - 15 Dec 2022

The Civic Tours

$46 - $49

The Civic

Special Events

About the Event
Tickets & Times

Step inside a world of theatrical and architectural wonder and discover the secrets of The Civic!

'What an enlightening tour - we would never have believed there was so much to the Civic Theatre! - we can't recommend this tour highly enough…' - Tour patron

Warm with nostalgia, The Civic Tours take visitors on a journey that spans almost one hundred years, from the venue’s inception in the late 1920s and heyday in the 1930s and 40s, bustling with showgirls, cabaret acts, and celebrities, through to the 1990s where the venue’s future lay in the balance before its glorious restoration to the iconic venue that breathes life into the heart of Auckland today.

Join our entertaining and knowledgeable tour guides as they take you on a journey through the last remaining 'atmospheric' theatre in the southern hemisphere, capture unique photographs and uncover the incredible history that brings this amazing venue to life.

'I LOVED everything about the tour' -

Tour patron

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Please note: we stage lots of live performances throughout the year, so tour routes may vary when a show is in season.

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Share your experience with us and tag @aucklandlive #AucklandLive #TheCivic - we would love to see your stunning photos from the tour.

We want to hear your story! Do you have a memory to share about The Civic, either recent or from years ago? Get in touch with online@aucklandlive.co.nz

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Covid-19 Protection Framework: Welcome back to Auckland Live, where our venues are open for Covid-19 Protection Framework compliant events. All visitors must show a valid My Vaccine Pass, sign in and wear a face covering when required. Click here for our Covid-19 FAQs and information on how we are keeping our people, visitors, and venues safe.

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Accessibility: If you are attending a show or event in our venues and have an access need, find more information about accessibility here. You can also take a virtual accessibility tour of the venue.

Key Information

60 - 75 min walking tour.
Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who attends the event with the child.

A good level of mobility required

On The Civic Tour you will climb around 300 steps as you move throughout foyers and spaces. While there are railings and a number of rests throughout the tour when the guide shares our stories, you will not have the opportunity to sit for any long period of time during the tour.

Arrival Time

Please meet in the front foyer of The Civic – 15 minutes prior to the tour e.g. if the tour starts 10.00 am, please arrive at 9.45 am.

Additional Information

Due to the limited capacity of 18 people per tour, all patrons must have a ticket. This small group size means you have plenty of time ask your guide questions, take photographs and get the best views.

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