Auckland Writers Festival 2024

Auckland Live is a proud partner of the Auckland Writers Festival - Waituhi o Tāmaki, which hosts thousands of lovers of books, ideas, and thinkers from all around the country in the Aotea Centre and its theatres.

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  • Last updated 29 Apr 2024

The Auckland Writers Festival offers audiences the opportunity to see and hear from the very best writers of contemporary fiction and non-fiction, scientists, economists, poets, journalists, and public intellectuals. Audiences are enriched by innovative thinking, challenged by new ideas, and inspired to discover more about our world.

Visit writersfestival.co.nz for more information.

Location Te wāhi
Aotea Centre
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Britomart station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.