Everything You Need to Know

We’ve put together a handy guide with everything you need to know about attending the We The Young festival.

Age Recommendations

Throughout the Festival you’ll see recommendations for the ages that will best enjoy the shows and experiences on offer, based on content, themes and duration. Older and younger siblings are always welcome.

Keys to the Festival

Throughout the festival and our brochure, you’ll see the following icons to help you navigate the shows and events at We The Young. Here’s what each icon means:

	Get Involved	Participate if you would like to. For example, you might be invited up onstage to learn a dance move or get to create something out of paper.
	Sit and Watch	A seated event with little or no audience participation.
	Highly Visual	There is minimal or no spoken language in this show. For example, a dance work.
	Sound Based Event	A show where the story is mainly told through sound or music.
	Relaxed Event	A flexible performance designed for comfort and ease, where you are free to come and go as needed. All shows may be relaxed, or there may be a dedicated relaxed session.
	NZSL Performance	Interpreted in New Zealand Sign Language.
	Wheelchair Access	All our theatres are wheelchair accessible and companion dog friendly.

Accessibility

The Herald Theatre at the Aotea Centre has limited accessible seating – please book early to secure a wheelchair seat.

Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall are accessible via lift from The Civic Carpark.

There are 20 mobility carparks available in The Civic Carpark - Click here to find out more

Drop off points are located beside each of the city centre venues - for more information click here

We're Here to Help
At the show or venue: Please ask for assistance or advice from any of our experienced and knowledgeable uniformed staff members. They will ensure you and your guests have the best experience possible.

For ticketing support for accessible seats, contact Ticketmaster at 09 970 9711.

Auckland Live proudly supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative, helping those with non-visible disabilities. Find out more here or go to www.hdsunflower.com/au/

For Full Information and Support for Patrons with Access Needs Attending Shows

For our Pēpē

Baby changing facilities are available in all bathrooms adjacent to We The Young events in the Aotea Centre, The Civic, and the Auckland Town Hall.

Secure pram parking is available at indoor events.

We’re a breastfeeding-friendly space.

Relaxed sessions are available for all shows – perfect if you’re bringing a baby to a show for older tamariki. Caregivers are welcome to bring babies along with their older tamariki to the shows.

Information for families

Parking and Transport

Public transport makes getting here easy, and if you’re driving, nearby parking like The Civic Carpark is available.

parking and transport

Food and Beverage

Grab a bite or a drink at the Container in the Square Café, Aotea Square or The Terrace, Aotea Centre.

Whether you’re on the go or catching up with friends and whānau, these spots will be open throughout the festival.

eating and drinking

Tickets

Tickets are required for all paid shows and booking fees apply to online ticket purchases. Tickets bought at the box office have no booking fees.

Family tickets include 2 adults, 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children. The following shows (Pocket Friendly) offer a price for a family of up to 5 (Family of 5 includes: 2 adults, 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children):

The Imaginarium | Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct
Kua Rewa Te Aihikirīmi | Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sep
The Girl Whose Twin Was a Bird | Sat 3 & Sun 4 Oct
Besty Balloon and the Very Great Terrible Flood | Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct

Concession tickets are available for 65’s and over and students with a valid ID for selected shows. See individual show pages.

For FREE events, check individual show pages to see if a FREE ticket is needed for entry.

A FREE ticket is required for entry at:

Stand Up, Stand Out | Sat 26 Sep, 3 pm onwards

Box Office Hours:

Aotea Centre Box Office:
Operated by Ticketmaster, the main Box Office is located through the main doors at the main entrance to the Aotea Centre.

Aotea Centre Box Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
The Aotea Centre Box Office is open 90 minutes prior to the performance or event you are attending.

Ticketmaster's Customer Call Centre:
Monday - Sunday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Ticketmaster's phone: 0800 111 999.

Tickets and Seats

Get in Touch

Got questions? We’re here to help!

Email us at online@aucklandlive.co.nz

For full contact details click here

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