Auckland Arts Festival is Auckland's premier festival of New Zealand and international arts. Now presented annually, the globally recognised event celebrates people and culture, and showcases the unrivalled location and landscape, cultural diversity and vibrant energy of New Zealand's largest city. Since the inaugural event in 2003, Auckland Arts Festival has welcomed more than one million attendees. For 18 magical days in March (7 – 24) , Auckland Arts Festival 2019 will present a dazzling line-up of events by some of the country's most innovative artists and performers alongside a sensational assemblage of internationals. The 12th Auckland Arts Festival takes place 11-29 March 2020 featuring 40+ shows and events from around the globe to inspire, provoke and entertain.