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The centre is the home of Māori and Pacific visual and performing arts in Auckland.
It has two gallery spaces and a theatre with extensive lighting and audio set-up for performances, workshops, rehearsals and events and an enclosed community courtyard. The café supports local youth development programmes.
The centre's annual programme of events and exhibitions showcases the diversity and quality of arts, crafts and cultural activities that underpin the unique character of Māngere and Ōtāhuhu.
It also produces an annual April School Holiday theatre production.
Find out about our upcoming events on our Facebook page.
Māngere Arts Centre is an Auckland Council arts facility, supported by the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board.
Art galleries are open during theatre performances.
Corner Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, Māngere, Auckland
mangereartscentre@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Facebook / Ngā Tohu o Uenuku / Māngere Arts Centre
Entry is free.
Charges may apply to workshops, theatre performances and special exhibitions.
You can book this venue online for your events, meetings and functions.
There is accessible parking nearby, and the facility (including gendered bathrooms) is wheelchair accessible. A number of accessible seats in the theatre are reserved.
There is a hearing loop in the theatre.
Assistance animals are welcome.