Civic Theatre, Movie theater in Auckland, New Zealand.
The Civic Theatre is a cinema and performance venue in central Auckland featuring Moorish Revival style with elaborate plasterwork and ornate details throughout. The space contains modern facilities integrated within its historic structure, including a grand chandelier and an intricately decorated ceiling.
The building opened in 1929 as a cinema and has functioned as a performance venue ever since. Its original purpose and architectural style have remained largely unchanged through the decades.
The theater remains an important gathering place for cinema and live performances in the city today. People continue to gather here for entertainment, maintaining the venue's role as a cultural meeting point in the community.
The venue is conveniently located in the city center and easy to find. Check ahead for current events and programming to plan your visit accordingly.
The theater's interior features a ceiling designed to mirror the Southern Hemisphere night sky. This ceiling displays an arrangement of small lights positioned as constellations visible from the southern region.
Location: Auckland Region
Architects: William T. Leighton
Architectural style: Moorish Revival architecture
Address: 267 Queen Street, Auckland 1010
Website: https://aucklandlive.co.nz/venue/the-civic
GPS coordinates: -36.85110,174.76400
Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:03
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