Whānau Mārama Venues

Cnr Queen & Wellesley Sts, Auckland CBD

Box office opening times for in-person bookings (pre-festival):  
Thursday 9 July & Friday 10 July 10.00am – 6.00pm 
Tuesdays to Fridays 1.00pm – 6.00pm*  
Saturdays 11.00am – 4.00pm  

*Box office will close at 5:30pm on Friday 17 July 

During NZIFF 2026 
Office will open 30 minutes before the first NZIFF session commences and closes 15 minutes after the start of the final NZIFF session for the day.  

Accessibility
There are six wheelchair spaces available. Venue fully accessible via ramps and lifts for those with difficulty using stairs. For assistance, please ask at the Information Desk. The Wintergarden (where events and Q&As are held) is fully accessible by lifts and ramps. Guide dogs are welcome. Hearing loop available.

Entrance located on corner Hobson Street and Wellesley Street West. 
Box Office is located opposite the Theatre bar area. 

During NZIFF 2026 
Office will open 30 minutes before the first NZIFF session commences and closes 15 minutes after the start of the final NZIFF session for the day.  

Accessibility: There are two wheelchair positions in row A, either side of the auditorium. Access to these are via Level 3 (Flat floor access). There are lifts from all levels to Level 3.

Central Library Building, 44 Lorne St, Auckland CBD
Day Sales Box Office located in cinema foyer 

During NZIFF 2026 
Office will open 30 minutes before the first NZIFF session commences and closes 15 minutes after the start of the final NZIFF session for the day.  

Accessibility
Lift access is available via Auckland Central Library. During library hours please ask at the library reception to arrange the library security guard to escort you to the cinema. After library hours, an intercom is located at the top of the Academy entrance stairs for you to notify staff of your arrival, who will accompany you into the cinema. The accessible bathroom facilities are located in the lobby close to the exit of the theatre. 

20 St Georges Rd, Avondale
Day Sales Box Office located in the foyer.

During NZIFF 2026 
Office will open 30 minutes before the first NZIFF session commences and closes 15 minutes after the start of the final NZIFF session for the day.  

Accessibility:
Three wheelchair spaces available. Wheelchair access at side entrance and accessible bathroom available from courtyard. Please notify staff for assistance.

122 Queen St, Northcote Point
Day Sales Box Office: located in the foyer.

Box office opening hours: 
Thursday 9 July 11.00am – 4.00pm 
Saturday 11 July 11.00am – 4.00pm 
Wednesday 29 July 12.00pm – 4.00pm 

During NZIFF 2026 
Office will open 30 minutes before the first NZIFF session commences and closes 15 minutes after the start of the final NZIFF session for the day.

Accessibility:
Wheelchair access via lifts and wheelchair spaces are available. Assistive listening devices are also available.

427 Manukau Road, Epsom
Day Sales Box Office: located in the foyer to the left of the entrance. 

The Lido box office opening hours:
Thursday 9 July 11.00am – 4.00pm 
Saturday 11 July 11.00am – 4.00pm 
Wednesday 29 July 12.00pm – 4.00pm 

During NZIFF 2026 
Office will open 30 minutes before the first NZIFF session commences and closes 15 minutes after the start of the final NZIFF session for the day.  

Accessibility: one wheelchair space available in each cinema. Venue fully accessible via lift. Infra-red headphones available from the box office. Two mobility parks at the Manukau Road end of Queen Mary’s Ave.  

167-169 Broadway, Newmarket 
Day Sales Box Office: located in the cinema foyer on Level 1 

Rialto Cinemas Newmarket box office opening hours:
Thursday 9 July 11.00am – 4.00pm 
Saturday 11 July 11.00am – 4.00pm 
Wednesday 29 July 12.00pm – 4.00pm 

During NZIFF 2026 
Office will open 30 minutes before the first NZIFF session commences and closes 15 minutes after the start of the final NZIFF session for the day.  

Accessibility: 2 wheelchair spaces available. Cinemas fully accessible via lifts. Assistive listening devices are also available, please request a set of headphones from the box.