Please note: Unfortunately, Summer at Q 2025 will not be taking submissions due to funding constraints. In the meantime, you can read more about SAQ below - we hope to bring this exciting opportunity back in 2026.
Summer at Q is our annual celebration of independent makers: a space designed to give collective artists, companies and audiences a chance to take artistic risks in theatre, by providing venue, marketing, ticketing and technical support at accessible rates in a festival framework.
Dance, theatre, music, live art, talks, workshops, cabaret, comedy, whatever your preferred art form, we welcome your ideas and submissions. Over the past several years, we have supported works from a massive range of artists, both emerging and established, from experimental, through to kitchen sink dramas.
Images left to right: Skin Hunger, be:longing - Homegrown Edition, She’s Crowning: Rebirth, Death. Disco. Heartbeat
We welcome applications from anyone wanting to stage their innovative work in a festival environment, as well as those planning to register with Auckland Pride. Summer at Q content is typically a mix of work from an array of perspectives and experiences, including queer-led programming.
Thanks to The University of Auckland, productions programmed into Q Loft or Q Vault during Summer at Q will access packaged rates, while those who choose to be programmed into Q Rangatira, will enjoy a significant venue discount.
Have any questions? Feel free to get in touch with Q's Producer, Padma Akula: padma@qtheatre.co.nz.
Thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland, productions programmed into Q Loft or Q Vault during Summer at Q will access packaged rates, while those who choose to be programmed into Q Rangatira, will enjoy a significant venue discount.