We’re proud to support RNZB artist Callahan Laird, who grew up in Ōtautahi Christchurch, trained at the New Zealand School of Dance and joined the Royal New Zealand Ballet in 2020. Make sure to check out Callahan's showreel below.
AA Member savings at the Royal New Zealand Ballet
The AA is proud to partner with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, connecting AA Members with exceptional performances across Aotearoa. From timeless classics to bold contemporary works.
AA Members enjoy exclusive ticket benefits when booking through the AA’s dedicated ticketing link and by using the promo code: AAADAGE2026¹ on selected Adult and Child tickets to Royal New Zealand Ballet performances.
2026 Season
Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2026 season celebrates movement, music and storytelling, touring stages across New Zealand. From large-scale productions to intimate works, the programme delivers bold, captivating performances for audiences nationwide.
The Sleeping Beauty 29 Oct - 20 Dec
The year ends with a welcome return of a fairytale favourite, Greg Horsman’s The Sleeping Beauty.
The age-old story of the princess who pricks her finger and falls into an enchanted sleep, only to be wakened by true love, is brought to life in picture-perfect designs by Gary Harris, classical choreography and Tchaikovsky’s magical music. A touch of wizardry from Wellington’s Wētā Workshop adds to the joy and wonder, making this the perfect pre-Christmas treat for audiences of all ages.
Supporting our dancers
¹The Royal New Zealand Ballet 15% off ticket offer is available to AA Members for full-priced adult and child tickets only, purchased online using the promo code AAADAGE2026 for performances in 2026. Tickets must be purchased through the ticketing links via the AA RNZB web page to receive the 15% discount. Discount does not apply to the one-off service, delivery or payment processing fees. The Royal New Zealand Ballet does not sell tickets through resale sites such as Viagogo. Each venue in which RNZB perform has an authorised ticketing agency, and this is linked to via the ‘book now’ buttons on their website. Authorised agencies are in regular contact with the RNZB, have reliable information regarding ticket availability and can provide assistance regarding seating, accessibility requirements or the suitability of performances for younger audience members. We strongly advise Members to only purchase tickets through authorised agencies.
