Mercury Theatre, Auckland

Name: Mercury Theatre
Address: Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone: +64 9-309 9387

#86 among attractions in Auckland

Concerts and shows, Theater, Food court

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Facts and practical information

The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Auckland, New Zealand, located on Mercury Lane, off Karangahape Road and was home to a theatre company of the same name for two decades. It was built in 1910 by the architect Edward Bartley and is the oldest surviving theatre in Auckland. Built in the English Edwardian Baroque architecture style, it was initially known as the Kings Theatre. On being converted into a cinema in 1926, a new entrance was built on Karangahape Road – this is now the Norman Ng Building. The building is a Category II listed building. ()

Completed: 28 November 1910 (113 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'30"S, 174°45'32"E

Address

Central Auckland (Auckland Central Business District)Auckland New Zealand

Contact

+64 9-309 9387

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Mercury Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sky Tower, St Paul's Church, Auckland Art Gallery, Skycity Auckland.

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Sky Tower, Auckland
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Church
St Paul's Church, Auckland
15 min walk • St Paul's Church stands as a beacon of faith and community in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand. This historic church, with its distinctive architecture and spiritual ambiance, has been serving the city's Anglican congregation for over a century.
0.6 miNE
Art from 11th century to present day
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
16 min walk • Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Auckland, New Zealand, showcasing the rich tapestry of New Zealand's art heritage alongside significant international works. As the country's largest and most inspiring visual arts...
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Hotel casino, Gambling, Nightlife
Skycity Auckland, Auckland
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
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Neo-Baroque, multi-functional hall
Auckland Town Hall, Auckland
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Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Artspace, Auckland
2 min walk • Artspace Aotearoa is an art gallery in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located on Karangahape Road in Newton. The gallery was founded in 1987, and focuses on contemporary New Zealand and overseas art.
0.6 miNE
Library
Auckland Libraries, Auckland
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Park, Playground
Myers Park, Auckland
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Street
Symonds Street, Auckland
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Monuments and statues, Historical place, Cemetery
Symonds Street Cemetery, Auckland
8 min walk • Symonds Street Cemetery is a historic cemetery and park in central Auckland, New Zealand. It is in 5.8 hectares of deciduous forest on the western slope of Grafton Gully, by the corner of Symonds Street and Karangahape Road, and is crossed by the Grafton Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mercury Theatre open?

Mercury Theatre is open:

Monday 10:45 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10:45 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday 10:45 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday 10:45 am - 6:30 pm
Friday 10:45 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday 10:45 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 10:45 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mercury Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Karangahape Road, Auckland (2 min walk), Artspace, Auckland (2 min walk), Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, Auckland (4 min walk), Myers Park, Auckland (6 min walk).

How to get to Mercury Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mercury Theatre:

Bus

Karangahape Road Motorway Overbridge • Lines: 105, 133, 18, Inn (5 min walk)
Karangahape Road • Lines: 22R, 24B, 24R, 25B, 25L, 27H, 27W, 295, 309, 309X, 75, Cty, Sky (7 min walk)

Train

Grafton (21 min walk)
Parnell (27 min walk)

Tram

Gaunt Street • Lines: Wynyard Loop (24 min walk)
Daldy Street • Lines: Wynyard Loop (26 min walk)

Ferry

Downtown Pier 1 (30 min walk)
Downtown Pier 14 (30 min walk)