Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival
Event Information
Dive into a world of bold spaces and brilliant minds at this year’s Resene Architecture &
Design Film Festival, travelling to venues across Aotearoa New Zealand from Thursday
30 April to Sunday 21 June.
Celebrating 15 years, the festival brings together thought-provoking films from the
worlds of architecture, design, art, photography and landscape. Featuring an inspiring
mix of international and Aotearoa New Zealand-made films, documentaries and dramas,
the programme is designed for anyone with a creative or curious mind.
Initially screening exclusively at Rialto Cinemas in Auckland, the festival has grown into
a nationwide event, with the 15th edition playing in 13 regions and 14 cinemas. It has
become a key annual film festival in Aotearoa New Zealand and is one of the largest
architecture and design film festivals in the world.
Dates & Locations
AUCKLAND
Rialto Cinemas Newmarket
Thu 30 Apr – Wed 20 May 2026 (21 days)
DUNEDIN
Rialto Cinemas
Thu 7 May – Wed 20 May 2026 (14 days)
NELSON
State Cinemas
Thu 7 May – Wed 20 May 2026 (14 days)
CHRISTCHURCH
Alice Cinema
Thu 7 May – Sun 24 May 2026 (18 days)
WELLINGTON
The Embassy Theatre &
Light House Cinema Cuba
Thu 14 May – Mon 1 Jun 2026 (19 days)
HAMILTON
Event Cinemas Chartwell
Thu 14 May – Wed 27 May 2026 (14 days)
TAURANGA
Event Cinemas Tauranga
Central
Thu 14 May – Wed 27 May 2026 (14 days)
HAWKE’S BAY
MTG Century Theatre
Napier
Fri 15 May – Wed 27 May 2026 (10 days)
BLENHEIM
Event Cinemas
Thu 21 May – Wed 3 Jun 2026 (14 days)
WHANGĀREI
Event Cinemas
Thu 21 May – Wed 3 Jun 2026 (14 days)
NEW PLYMOUTH
Event Cinemas
Thu 21 May – Wed 3 Jun 2026 (14 days)
PALMERSTON NORTH
Event Cinemas
Thu 21 May – Wed 3 Jun 2026 (14 days)
MINI FESTIVAL VENUES FESTIVAL DATES
WANAKA
Cinema Paradiso
Thu 18 Jun – Sun 21 Jun 2026 (4 days)
Website / Event Page: https://www.architectureanddesignfilmfestival.co.nz/
Instagram: @Resenearchitecturedesignff
Facebook: @ArchitectureDesignFilmFestival
Tickets:
Buy tickets direct from each venue.
https://www.architectureanddesignfilmfestival.co.nz/venues
