The Civic Tours

Auckland Live’s bespoke tours of The Civic are back with more sessions! Journey with us through this iconic landmark on a tour packed full of anecdotes, facts, and stories from behind the scenes. Experience the building while the curtain is down and get exclusive access to some of its most admired spaces.

Our knowledgeable tour guides share this 'atmospheric' theatre’s fascinating history, from its inception and design in the 1920s, its scandalous war years, its decline during the '60s and '70s, through to its triumphant restoration and status as one of Auckland’s architectural treasures.

This is an exciting opportunity to see and experience The Civic like never before, visit areas off-limits to the public, capture unique photographs and discover all the secrets that bring this amazing venue to life.

Please note: we stage lots of live performances throughout the year, so tour routes may vary when a show is in season.