WELCOME

KIA ORA

On behalf of the TAFT staff and board, we extend a warm welcome to Spiegel Fest 2024. Our heartfelt thanks go out to our festival partners, patrons, and sponsors – and a special thanks to our Naming Rights Partner Baker Tilly Staples Rodway. Your unwavering support and commitment make it possible for us to deliver the exceptional calibre of performances awaiting us this November.

After the immense success of our last standalone festival in 2022, we are delighted to bring back this vibrant celebration, showcasing award-winning international performances alongside Aotearoa’s finest acts. Over 11 unforgettable days, Puke Ariki Landing will be transformed into a bustling hub of entertainment and festivity, perfectly setting the stage as we head into summer and the year’s end.

We invite you to fully immerse yourself in all that Spiegel Fest has to offer. From captivating shows to the electric atmosphere of the festival precinct, this is the perfect opportunity to gather your friends, whānau, and colleagues to revel in the festive season within the magical embrace of the Pacific Crystal Palace Spiegeltent.

Our regional programme will bring the festival to Waitara, Lepperton, and Kakaramea, and we’re thrilled to announce the return of our hugely popular schools’ programme.

The arts provide us with a unique opportunity to escape our everyday lives, to be transported, entertained, and to connect with the stories of others. We encourage you to embrace this occasion—clear your November calendar, gather those close to you, and secure your tickets before they’re gone!