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Auckland Arts Festival 2017

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8 Mar 2017 to 26 Mar 2017
Wednesday 8 to Sunday 26 March, 2017
New Zealand's premier arts showcase. Taking place annually every March, the Auckland Arts Festival is a globally recognized event that celebrates people and culture.
Event type: 
Festival
Venue: 
Auckland
Address: 
Multiple Venues across Auckland
Region: 
Auckland
Post date: 
Monday, November 7, 2016 - 11:58

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Taking place annually every March, the Auckland Arts Festival is a globally recognized event that celebrates people and culture, and showcases the unrivalled location, cultural diversity and vibrant energy of New Zealand’s largest city.

 

The festival programme, a non-stop showcase of New Zealand and international arts, spans theatre, dance, music and visual arts – ranging from the most gloriously classical to the very edge of contemporary. Add to this the many free and family-friendly events; there is most certainly something for everyone.

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