How to Book
Tickets to the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest Semi-Finals are only available to those who register to attend the event/s. Registration opens in early June.
Tickets for the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest Grand Final Gala are sold through Ticketmaster. Culture Club pre-sale is on now. Tickets are on general public sale from Tuesday 12 May.
Online: via this link
Phone Ticketmaster: 0800 111 999
In person: Tickets will be available for purchase in person from Tuesday 12 May from the i-Site inside Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre or at Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
Door sales: Tickets may be purchased at the venue one hour prior to the show – provided there are still tickets available!
Please be advised that the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest does not condone scalping and cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased on viagogo or Ticketmaster resale.
TICKETMASTER BOOKING FEES
Ticketmaster booking fees apply to all ticket purchases, including door sales.
- Online = $5.00 per transaction
- Phone bookings = $5.00 per transaction
- Ticketmaster outlets = $2.50 per ticket
- Door sales (box office) = No charge
- Courier = $5.50 per transaction (only available within NZ)
An Infrastructure Charge of up to 1.95% for tickets purchased online or via the Ticketmaster contact centre is included in Ticketmaster prices.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking online? Get your tickets posted or access them through your Ticketmaster account to show on your smartphone.
Booking for more than ten people? Discounts are available for groups of 10+. Contact info@songquest.nz for details.
Tickets didn’t arrive? If you haven’t received your tickets within 10 days of booking, please contact Ticketmaster on 0800 111 999.
WHICH TICKET?
The Kiri Te Kanawa Grand Final is allocated seating and tickets are available as A Reserve, B Reserve and C Reserve, with a new Gala Package and an add-on option to attend the post-show Winner's Function.
Gala Package: Includes an A Reserve seat (prime seat options), gala programme, and access to the post-show Winner’s Reception including drinks and canapés, Very limited tickets available.
A Reserve: These are the best seats available with excellent sightlines and sound quality. A limited number of A Reserve tickets are available at Early Bird prices.
B Reserve: These seats offer a balance between price and viewing quality providing a good to very good experience.
C Reserve: These seats are the furthest from the stage and have poorer sightlines.
Winner's Function add-on: This is an add-on option available to any ticket purchase and provides access to the post-show Winner’s Reception including drinks and canapés, Very limited tickets available.
Restricted View Seats: These seats have restricted views and will only be put on sale once all other seats have sold.
Seating requests: If you have a particular seating request we advise you to discuss your requirements with a Ticketmaster customer service representative prior to booking.
ACCESSIBILITY
Wheelchair accessibility: All public areas of the Michael Fowler Centre are accessible and a lift is located inside the main entrance.
Wheelchair seating: $20 access tickets and a free companion are available by contacting access@festival.co.nz or phone 021 528 481
Accessible toilets: Located on the ground floor.
Accessible parking: Two mobility parking spaces outside Wellington City Council building on Wakefield St. See Wellington City Council's website for more mobility parking information.
Hearing loop: The Michael Fowler Centre has hearing loops fitted in the front rows of the Gallery (rows A-D). Please advise at the time of booking if you require assistance with this.
Other Access: If you rely on other access requirements to ensure your enjoyment of the show, please contact the Song Quest on access@festival.co.nz or phone 021 528 481.