NZCYA 2026 Awards ceremony tickets released
Do you love children's books and want to celebrate them? Join the party.
Tickets for one of the most anticipated events on the literary calendar, the 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults ceremony, are available now. Join the audience at the beautiful Pipitea Marae in Wellington on Wednesday 19 August and be there when this year's winners are announced!
It's a celebration of the outstanding books that have delighted and inspired young readers this past year, and a chance to meet the 44 talented writers, illustrators and translators behind them. With live music, engaging speeches, and award-winning journalist Meriana Johnsen guiding the awards presentations as emcee, it's an evening not to be missed. After the ceremony, continue the celebrations over food and refreshments in the wharekai, included with your ticket price.
Get more information and book now.