The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Tickets

 Join The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi in celebrating a milestone moment – 25 years of amplifying Aotearoa New Zealand’s most outstanding artists – and honouring eight new Laureates who are shaping our country with their creativity and vision. 

This is the one night of the year our creative community comes together in full force. Expect kai and libations from some of the best local names, powerful performances, and the big reveal of this year’s most outstanding artists – the 2025 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureates. 

Friday 17 October 2025 

Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre 

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland 

6:00PM – Late 

 
6:00PM – Kai and libations 

6.45PM – Awards presentation, including performances to be announced soon! 

Post – Post-awards drinks, kai, and tunes 

Your ticket includes food, drinks, live entertainment, and the Laureate Awards presentation. 

Dress code: Birthday best! 

Tickets: $100 + booking fees 

Made possible by champions of creativity: One NZ, Sunday Star Times, Auckland Live, Craggy Range & Sawmill Brewery.