48 HOUR VALENTINE'S OFFER
Bring in the love with the ultimate Valentine's Day gift. From unique experiences with your partner or a day out with a friend, channel your inner cupid and score 2 for 1 tickets to some of Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts' hottest shows.
And that’s not all, take your gift to the next level with your chance to win a $200 pre-show dinner voucher at Liberty Restaurant, Wellington with every 2 for 1 ticket purchased. Find out more below.
2 for 1 tickets are available for select events only and are strictly limited and subject to availability, so get in quick to secure a one-of-a-kind gift. Offer ends Thu 15 Feb at 14.59pm or once allocation exhausted!*
To secure your 2 for 1 tickets for the performances below, simply follow the links and purchase your tickets through Ticketmaster
Arooj Aftab
Harmonise with boundary-breaking and GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Arooj Aftab, who has struck a chord worldwide with her transcendent music. From jazz to minimalism and Pakistani semi-classical, be moved by her velvety and hauntingly beautiful vocals. With a universal pull, and an innovative sound, Arooj Aftab’s performance is a perfect Valentine’s gift for your loved ones.
Settle into the sounds of Arooj Aftab with 2 for 1 tickets for her performance on Thu 14 Mar, 8pm at the Michael Fowler Centre.
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Witi's Wāhine by Nancy Brunning
Feel the love for this tenderly crafted theatrical masterpiece tenderly crafted by the late Nancy Brunning. Bringing the extraordinary and beloved wāhine from Witi Ihimaera’s ground-breaking books to life, the story places whenua, Māori wisdom and wāhine centre stage. This is theatre at its best through powerful commentary, sensitivity, warm affection, and unflinching reality.
Prepare to be moved - book your 2 for 1 tickets for opening night of Witi’s Wāhine, Thu 29 Mar, 7pm at St James Theatre.
Thanks to Creative New Zealand and Playmarket.
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Jungle Book reimagined
From the wilds of the jungle to a deserted modern city, witness the retelling of this classic tale as one of the most innovative dance companies in the world, Akram Khan Company, bring their latest production exclusively to Wellington.
In this thrilling dance-theatre production, the dancers become the hero Mowgli, Baloo, wolves and even the mighty Kaa.
secure your 2 for 1 tickets for Jungle Book reimagined matinee performances on Sat 24 Feb, 1pm and Sun 25 Feb, 1pm at St James Theatre.
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To redeem your 2 for 1 offer for the following shows and events, add the tickets to your basket and use code 'LOVETHEARTS' at the checkout through iTICKET.
Whenua
Direct from the world premiere at Holland Dance Festival, the New Zealand Dance Company showcases unique creative voices in Whenua - a stunning double-bill which explores our relationship to the land and our natural environment.
Awaken your senses with this breathtaking creation by three of Aotearoa’s most exciting choreographers. Grab your 2 for 1 tickets for the opening night on Fri 8 Mar, 7.30pm at Tāwhiri Warehouse, Newtown.
Book Whenua with code LOVETHEARTS
Gravity & Grace
Give the gift of Gravity & Grace and see this daring, fiercely funny and captivating production at its world premiere this Festival.
Based on the thrilling autobiographical fiction of acclaimed feminist writer Chris Kraus, this show is brimming with intellect, humour and rich visuals.
2 for 1 tickets are available for performances on Sat 9 Mar, 4pm and Sun 10 Mar, 6.30pm at Circa Theatre.
Book Gravity & Grace with code LOVETHEARTS
Our Own Little Mess
Experience the world premiere of this genre-bending live performance and immersive audio adventure at the 2024 Festival.
Wearing headphones, connect with the performance on a whole new level through music, glimpses into the inner consciousness of characters, podcasts and narration.
Secure your 2 for 1 tickets for the Fri 23 Feb, 8pm and Sat 24 Feb, 4pm performances at Circa Theatre in this limited time offer.
Book Our Own Little Mess with code LOVETHEARTS
Lost Lear
Seize the opportunity to witness this “brilliantly conceived and executed” (Irish Examiner) show by critically acclaimed Irish theatre maker Dan Colley.
Lost Lear is a thought-provoking, moving and darkly comic interpretation of Shakespeare’s play told from the perspective of Joy, a person living with dementia, who is living in an old memory of rehearsing King Lear.
Limited 2 for 1 tickets are available Sat and Sun matinee shows, Sat 16 Mar, 1.30pm and 7.30pm, and Sun 17 Mar 4pm at Tāwhiri Warehouse, Newtown.
Book Lost Lear with code LOVETHEARTS
WRITERS events
Gift the world of words with the WRITERS programme. Click on the links below to book your 2 for 1 tickets with code 'LOVETHEARTS'.
WRITERS events available through this exclusive Valentines offer include our opening night event House on Fire, where you'll join fabulous all-round poet, short story writer, novelist, essayist, performer and artist Sandra Cisneros in conversation with five writers as they share what home means to them, or opt for Keri and Janet in the Frame for a screening of two classic documentaries.
2 for 1 tickets also apply to North of 40: Mid-life Breakthrough that brings together panelists in discussion about the joy of being middle aged and awesome, Rewi: with Jade Kake and Jeremy Hansen, an exploration of the life and legacy of architect Rewi Thompson (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Raukawa), Words Woven with live and digital readings from the likes of Anahera Gildea, essa may ranapiri and more and journey into the past and future of the Pacific with An Indigenous Ocean: Damon Salesa.
BE IN TO WIN AN EXCLUSIVE DINNER
Valentine's Day just got a whole lot better thanks to our friends at Liberty. Simply purchase any 2 for 1 Valentine's ticket and be entered in the draw for your chance to win a $200 pre-show dinner voucher at Liberty restaurant, Wellington. The perfect place for a spot of pre-show dining, you'll journey through the flavours of the globe with a creative ever-changing menu that defies categorisation.
*This promotion commences at 3pm Tuesday 13 February and concludes at 14.59pm on Thursday 15 February 2024. Discount is applied on full price tickets. Limited tickets available on selected shows, performances, Writers events and price categories. Booking fees apply.
