Enjoy your Experience

CAR PARKING

You can pre-book parking in the Civic Car Park at $12 per concert by phoning THE EDGE on 0800 BUY TICKETS. (Transaction fee may apply. Parking spaces available from 6pm.)

PRE CONCERT DINING

Complete your concert experience with a visit to the Auckland Art Gallery Café for a pre-concert dinner with Dawsons Catering, APO’s caterer of choice.

Option One

Express Menu: $25 including a glass of wine

Option Two

2 course meal: $40 including a glass of wine or

3 course meal: $50 including a glass of wine

Full menu available here.

Dinners will be available for all APO presented concerts starting from May 2 for New Zealand Herald Premier Series: Last Songs. Bookings essential – please phone the café on 09 374 0901 ext 0 or email reception@dawsons.co.nz to book. We reserve the right to cancel any bookings with 24 hours notice.

El Faro Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar – Elliott Stables Enjoy 10% off any purchase off all food & beverages and begin your concert night experience with a delicious Spanish inspired meal for a reasonable price. Set in the heritage Elliott Stables, you’re only a few steps from the Auckland Town Hall. Click HERE for directions.

WHEELCHAIR & HEARING IMPAIRED FACILITIES

Wheelchair Access – there is lift or ramp access to all levels of the Auckland Town Hall Foyers. Wheelchairs can be accommodated in the Stalls level of the Great Hall. Please advise ticketing staff when booking if you require these positions when booking.

Hearing Impaired – an Induction Loop System is available with full coverage in most seats. Just tune your Hearing Aid to the T Position For any questions relating to THE EDGE venues or patrons services go to www.the-edge.co.nz “Your Visit” or ph (09) 307 5060.

LET’S TALK MUSIC

Our free pre-concert talks offer a fascinating insight into the music you are about to experience. Each talk takes place one hour before the concert starts. It’s your chance to listen to guest speakers, to discover more about composers, music and musicians. Join us in the Supper Room at 7pm and let us set the scene for the music.

MEET THE MUSICIANS

Enjoy live jazz and a drink with the musicians, soloists and conductors after most APO concerts in the Auckland Town Hall D Bar.

RADIO

Concerts in the APN News & Media Premier Series, Great Classics Series, Splendour Series, Opera in Concert and Choral Masterpieces are broadcast live on Radio New Zealand Concert (92.6 MHz).

$10 BUSES TO CONCERTS!

Avoid parking hassles and driving in the city. The APO Friends organise buses to most APO concerts, depending on demand, for just $10 per round trip. Bus services run from the following destinations:

Bus 1: Papakura – Manurewa – Manukau City – Papatoetoe
For more info call Convenor John Pybus: Ph (09) 534 7415
Bus 2: Howick/Pakuranga – Sunhill –Remuera – Market Rd
For more info call Convenor Cathie Goff: (09) 534 7413
Bus 3: Devonport – Hauraki Corner –Takapuna – Milford – Northcote
For more info call Convenors Anne Norris: (09) 446 1228
Bus 4: Waitakere Gardens – Onsdorp – Titirangi – Crestwood – Pinesong – Powley House
For more info call Convenor Julie Holdaway: Ph (09) 817 0604