ONLINE
BOOK MULTIPLE SHOWS EASILY & SAVE ON BOOKING FEES
Visit iTicket.co.nz select the shows you wish to attend and click on the ADD TO SHOPPING CART. When you’re ready to purchase tickets, go to your shopping cart and follow the prompts.
IN PERSON
FROM JULY 2021
GISBORNE i-SITE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
209 Grey Street, Gisborne
DURING THE EVENT
LAWSON FIELD THEATRE
7 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne
DOOR SALES
Tickets are available on the day of the performance at relevant box offices, 60 mins prior to the performance unless sold out. Please note that there is no box office at Waihīrere Domain, however online sales will be available until 20 mins prior to the show start time.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
CANCELLATIONS
CANCELLATION AND POSTPONEMENT
In the event of a cancellation or postponement, ticketholders will be contacted direct via email by iTicket with options to rebook or receive a refund.
Anyone with questions about tickets can call 0508 iTICKET (484 253).

Covid-19 Safety Measures
COVID-19 Protection Framework
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to comply with all NZ Government requirements related to COVID-19, including the presentation of a valid My Vaccine Pass.
Failure or refusal may result in cancellation of your ticket without refund.
Festival events will go ahead under the new traffic light system if Tairāwhiti is in Orange or Green.
To keep safe and comply with the restrictions, people will be required to show their My Vaccine Pass on entry to festival events and may also be asked for ID.
Find out more information about My Vaccine Passes here.
We also ask that people sign in or use the NZ COVID Tracer App with QR codes displayed at our venues. Masks and hand sanitiser will be available on arrival.
At any time, we ask everyone, if you are sick – please stay home.

Ticket categories

General Admission
For these shows there is no reserved seating it’s first-come-first-served. We recommend you arrive early to secure a good spot.

A Reserve
These are the best seats in the venue.
A Reserve seats have a clear view of the performance and offer the best vantage point for experiencing the show.

B Reserve
These are the second-best seats in the venue and offer a good view of the performance.

Concession
Concession prices apply for 65+ with SuperGold Card and Community Service Card holders, tertiary students (with valid ID), and high school students. Please note, only selected shows have a concession.

Child
Children are aged 12 and under. All children must have a ticket regardless of age. Please note, only select shows have a child’s price.

Accessibility
Please advise our ticketing agent at the time of booking of any special seating requirements.
There is allocated wheelchair seating at venues, but availability is limited. Please book these in advance in person via the iSite Box Office or call 0508 iTICKET (484 253).
Relaxed Performance
Some of our programmes offer a Relaxed Performance option. These performances are specifically designed for those who respond differently to live performance – especially those with sensory and communications disorders or learning differences.
Warnings and restrictions
Some seats may have age, sightline or sound restrictions, please check when booking.
Some shows have published content warnings, these should be considered before purchasing tickets.
Some shows are held in licensed premises and are R18 or have conditions of entry by law. These are clearly indicated in the programme and should be considered prior to purchase.
Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival aims to provide all relevant information about our programme events and shows in our promotional content as accurately as possible. We reserve the right to alter any events listed in our programme.
Ticketing agents and fees
Please ensure you are purchasing genuine tickets by going directly through our official ticketing agent iTICKET.
Where tickets are sold through a range of ticketing agents, customers should expect differing booking and service fees, and processing or transaction charges. Prices listed in the programme exclude these charges.
Please note, the festival and its customers are also bound by our ticketing agencies terms and conditions, which can be found on their respective websites at the time of purchase.
Ticket sales include GST. All sales are final and there are no refunds – except where required by law.
Availability
All tickets are sold subject to availability at the time of purchase.
Some events have indicated a strict lock-out policy, and these will be enforced. Please note that latecomers may be excluded from any show or admitted only at a suitable point in the show.
Special offers
Te Tairāwhiti Arts Festival may run special offers for selected shows. Offers will be promoted in the media, in our newsletters, and through our social media channels.