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24 Extraordinary days. 300 arts events. Wellington, New Zealand.

Explore breath-taking theatre, dance, music, TelstraClear Festival Club acts, family, literature and visual arts events.

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It's pretty difficult to fit 300 extraordinary arts events under one tree, but a gift voucher for the 2012 New Zealand International Arts Festival can be used for any Festival show - and fits neatly inside a card. So give something a little less ordinary this Christmas and grab a Festival gift voucher today.

Looking for the ultimate Festival experience? The limited-edition Premium Season Ticket is perfect for passionate arts-lovers who wish to enjoy all the Festival has to offer in style and comfort. Plus you’ll enjoy some great savings and fantastic benefits.

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Do you love entertaining? Would you like to discover the Festival with others? Our Entertainment Season Ticket is a fully-flexible pass,  meaning you can enjoy six different events once, or see three events with a friend, or two with three friends... you get the idea.

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Join the Festival family and become a Friend of the Festival. You’ll enjoy discounts on selected events and priority booking, as well as playing a valued role in supporting the arts.

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Tickets for Embassy or Downstage Writers & Readers events go on sale from 26 January 2012.  Beat the crowd and make great savings by purchasing a Writers & Readers Multi-Pass.

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Tickets for Embassy or Downstage Writers & Readers events go on sale from 26 January 2012.  Beat the crowd and make great savings by purchasing a Writers & Readers Multi-Pass.