Auckland Writers Festival Launches New All-In-One Mobile App

Just in time for the 2026 Auckland Writers Festival, we’re delighted to introduce the brand-new AWF app. It’s designed to help you plan your schedule, explore events, and keep all your tickets in one handy place.

Available now to download, the free app puts the full Festival programme and your tickets right at your fingertips. Designed with Festival-goers in mind, the app brings bundle tickets and single tickets together into one seamless experience, giving audiences a simple, central place to access everything they need.

We hope this makes it easier to buy, sell, manage, and access tickets to events across the Festival. Plus this development is about more than convenience. It enhances the Festival experience from the moment you start planning to the final session you attend. By bringing programme details and tickets together in one place, we hope that you’ll have an excellent Festival experience, will be well prepared, and ready to enjoy every moment of AWF26.

A Smarter Way to Experience the Festival

The Auckland Writers Festival app offers a suite of features designed to make navigating the Festival effortless and enjoyable.

Discover

Explore everything the Festival has to offer in one place.

Explore all upcoming events at the Auckland Writers Festival
Receive real-time updates about upcoming events through push notifications
Take control of your experience by browsing available seats and selecting those that best match your preferences
Browse the full Festival programme directly within the app
Browse events by date, venue, or category to discover new sessions and plan ahead

Buy

Purchase tickets simply and securely within the app.

Importantly, tickets will continue to remain available within the Ticketmaster app, providing flexibility for customers
Buy your tickets simply and safely
Choose from a range of payment options including credit cards, gift cards, and more
Access both bundle tickets and single tickets in one convenient location within the My Tickets section

Sell

If your plans change, the app provides a secure way to pass tickets on to other Festival-goers.

Safely and securely sell your tickets to fellow fans if you can no longer attend
Set a price for your tickets, and if they sell, payment is processed through your selected payment method

Get Into the Venue

Enjoy a smoother entry experience on the day.

No need to worry about printing tickets! Access your tickets and event details directly from the app
Easily transfer tickets to family and friends before the event, giving everyone the flexibility to enter separately
Find events by venue and discover what’s happening across the Festival footprint

Flexibility for Every Festival-Goer

While the Auckland Writers Festival app provides a streamlined Festival experience, tickets will continue to remain available within the Ticketmaster app. Whether you prefer using the dedicated Festival app or your existing ticketing platform, accessing your events remains simple and secure.

Download the App Now

The Auckland Writers Festival app is available now to download on both iOS and Android devices. Start exploring events, build your personal Festival schedule, and keep all your tickets in one place.