Introduction to being a Venue Technician

Join us for an inspiring, FREE hands-on wānanga introducing you to the world of Venue Technicians in the performing arts industry.

Rangatahi Film Workshop

A FREE 2-day Rangatahi Film Workshop presented by Māoriland. Come and explore directing, acting, camera, sound and editing while making your own short film.

Stage Management 101

A FREE one day workshop on Stage Management 101 with Karena Letham. The workshop will be conversational and practical and by the end of the day participants will have a clear and realistic picture of what it takes to be a Stage Manager in Te Ao Whakaari.

ASRA: Stories of Palestinian Prisoners

Through puppetry and audience participation, this documentary theatre production explores the stories of asra or Palestinian prisoners.

Grass Roots | Kōanga Festival 2026

Grass Roots is a semi-autobiographical musical comedy based on Raureti Ormond’s life as the (very) queer son of a pro rugby player. It’s a heartfelt, hilarious and charming odyssey through the NZ rugby ages.

Ihirangaranga | Kōanga Festival 2026

Ihirangaranga is a one of a kind cultural and artistic experience bringing together taonga puoro, live music, spoken word, and real-time painting.

Tākiritia! | Kōanga Festival 2026

A stunning evening of opera, waiata, poetry and prose. An unfurling of te reo Māori on the stage to mark the opening of Kōanga Festival 2026.

UPU | Kōanga Festival 2026

Be immersed in the heart of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa with UPU. An award-winning, dynamic and electrifying theatre experience. UPU weaves together the stories, experiences and perspectives of Tangata Moana from across our vast ocean.

Wai Tawhito | Kōanga Festival 2026

Wai Tawhito invokes oceanic origins of ritual challenging the perception of time created by Tūrongo Collectives Mierewai & Te Wehi Kore Karena & channeled by Te Whānau Āio.

SCRIPTS & SIPS | Kōanga Play-readings Brunch | Sunday

New scripts and your favourite ‘sip’ to celebrate new works for the stage by Maioha Allen and Reon Te Aorangi Max Rose, Huia Max Rose & Parekawa Finlay

Te Arero Toi | Kōanga 2026

A free writing wānanga for Māori writers who are interested in developing their storytelling practice in te reo Māori.

I Was Born To Speak | Kōanga Festival 2026

I Was Born To Speak, a solo show blending spoken word, theatre and kapa haka to shine a light on the silencing of te reo Māori in Aotearoa.

AROHA-HA | Kōanga Festival 2026

A Māori comedy night, expect sharp tongues, quick wit, a room full of whānau and laughter that echoes long after the lights go down.
A celebration of Māori comedy, bringing together some of the funniest voices in the motu for one unforgettable night.

Whānau Day 2026 | Kōanga Festival 2026

A fun-filled, free day for the whole whānau! Storytelling from Aotearoa and Te Moana-nui-a-kiwa, kapa haka, cultural performances, kēmu, arts activities, kai and more.

SCRIPTS & SIPS | Kōanga Play-readings Brunch | Saturday

New scripts and your favourite ‘sip’ to celebrate new works for the stage by Ellen-Moana Smith, Poe Tiare Tararo & Roy Iro this Kōanga Festival.

Musical Theatre Workshop

A free Musical Theatre Workshop with Matu Ngaropo and Awhimai Fraser. Build confidence, refine your performance, and deepen your storytelling.

Party Conversations

Two strangers. One conversation. A truth that changes everything. Experience this powerful one-act play presented by Liminal Rhythm Trust.

Kua Rewa Te Aihikirīmi

A te reo Māori circus theatre show for tamariki presented at three venues across Tāmaki Makaurau this August.

HOME MADE

HOME MADE is a love letter to the places and people we call home. Made up of the moments and memories that form us, Massive Theatre Company’s new and original production explores all of the wonderfully loud moments that create a life and the soft moments that make it worth living.

How to Boosted and Budget

A wānanga to learn how to budget smart and boost your crowd with Boosted and The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi.