The Mighty Civic Cinema - Civic News Developments 02. Auckland's historic Civic Theatre is an example of Eberson's 'atmospheric cinema'. Built in 1929, interiors with an Indian theme, and a Persian garden auditorium, with spectacular star ceiling and cloud effects. The Civic is home to the International Film Festival, Opera, Ballet,and variety concerts.

Sunday nights in the new Civic feature ballroom dancing in the Winter Garden.

Four different live orchestras alternate, each with their own style.