$30 Under 30 Tickets
Experience world-class ballet for just $30. Available to anyone aged 18–30 across all Royal New Zealand Ballet mainstage performances*.
It’s simple: purchase your ticket online, and our team will seat you in the best available seats on the day of the performance. Pay upfront, and your mystery seats will be revealed when you collect your tickets at the theatre. No fuss, no compromise on experience – just great ballet at an unbeatable price, with savings of between 54–83% compared to standard tickets.
Whether you’re a first-time ballet-goer or a returning fan, $30 Under 30 is your invitation to be in the theatre to experience unmissable dance.
Tickets for each performance are released 6 weeks in advance and are available until sold out. Seats are limited – we recommend booking as soon as tickets drop to avoid missing out.
Not sure when tickets become available? Keep an eye on this page and our social channels, and we’ll let you know when the next release is live.
How it works:
1. Check availability – Tickets for each mainstage performance are released 6 weeks prior. Availability is limited, so act fast.
2. Book online – Purchase up to 2 tickets through our website. A one-off $3 booking fee applies.
3. Take your seats – Your tickets will be delivered within 24 hours prior to the performance. Simply arrive, settle in and enjoy the show.
FAQ, Terms & Conditions
How do $30 under 30 Tickets Work?
Tickets are available to anyone aged 18 – 30 years old, inclusive. Simply purchase your tickets online, then our team will seat your booking in the best available seats on the day! $30 under 30 is a great way to experience the ballet at a great price, with savings of between 54-83% compared to standard tickets.
How do I book?
This promotion is only available online. Please click “Book Now” above to secure your tickets.
How many tickets can I purchase?
Tickets are limited to 2 per person. If a customer exceeds this limit, the additional ticket(s) will be cancelled and returned by our team.
How will I receive my tickets?
Tickets will be delivered electronically to the email used for booking. Please also have photo ID matching the booker’s information available to show at the theatre, if required.
How will I know where my seats are?
Seating will be allocated on the day of the performance and confirmed at ticket delivery.
How long will this promotion be available?
Availability is limited, and the promotion will be available until sold out, or until 11:59pm the day prior to the performance (whichever is sooner). Once sold out, no further seats will be made available.
What if I have accessibility requirements?
If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact our team at subscribe@rnzb.org.nz or on 04 831 1056 to discuss potential accommodations prior to making your booking.
Booking Fee
Mystery seat bookings will have a one-off, $3 booking fee applied.
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Terms & Conditions
If a customer is found to be ineligible for this promotion, the tickets will be cancelled and any amount refunded. Alternatively, the customer may keep the tickets but will be required to pay the difference between the allocated seat and the $30 paid at time of booking – depending on the seats allocated, this may be between $35 – $150.
This discount cannot be applied retroactively to existing ticket bookings, and seating requests are not able to be accommodated except where stated above.