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Performing ArtsAuckland, New Zealand11-50 Employees
Auckland Arts Festival is a mid-sized performing-arts festival based in Auckland, New Zealand, that curates a yearly program of New Zealand and international work. Typically staged in March for about 18 days, the festival presents a diverse lineup intended to reflect people, culture, and the city’s landscape and energy. Founded in 2003, it has hosted more than a million attendees and has established itself as a significant event in Auckland’s contemporary performing arts calendar. The program features performances and related events from artists around the world, including initiatives that celebrate Māori language and culture. The organization operates from Auckland and employs a small to mid-sized team. In 2025 it launched the Young Critics Programme to foster emerging audiences and critical engagement.