Regent Theatre, Historic theatre in The Octagon, Dunedin, New Zealand.
The Regent Theatre features 1684 seats arranged in a revived baroque style interior with elaborate decorative elements throughout the performance space.
The theatre opened its doors on June 1, 1928, initially serving as a cinema with 2000 seats before being purchased by the Otago Theatre Trust in 1973.
The venue presents theatrical productions, concerts, film festivals, and community events, including the annual iD Dunedin Fashion Show and international touring performances.
Visitors can purchase tickets at the box office, which operates Tuesday through Friday from 11 AM to 5 PM and one hour before each performance.
The Regent Theatre's annual 24-hour Book Sale, relocated to Edgar Centre in 2023, stands as New Zealand's largest second-hand book event with over 200,000 books.
Location: Dunedin City
Inception: 1928
Official opening: June 1, 1928
Capacity: 1684
Address: 17 The Octagon, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016
Website: https://regenttheatre.co.nz
GPS coordinates: -45.87472,170.50425
Latest update: March 8, 2025 22:33
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