New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

22/06/2026

Shayne P Carter x NZSO at Lōemis.

"Under McKeich, the orchestra became an equal creative force: breathing around the songs in one moment, closing in on them the next... You didn’t simply hear the orchestra; you felt it moving through the room." - Tim Gruar, Music NZ

"Immediately the audience could taste the fruits of a real musical collaboration that deeply involved both arranger Tane Upjohn Beatson and conductor Hamish McKeich." - Max Rashbrooke, The Post

Photos: Rebecca McMillan

19/06/2026

From the depths of darkness, let there be light. Aotearoa New Zealand piano prodigy Shan Liu features in a concert about hope, conducted by Jaime Martín.

Featuring Kaija Saariaho's Lumière et Pesanteur, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4.

Wellington | Friday, 24 July
Christchurch | Sunday, 26 July

Book now: nzso.co.nz/the-nzso/events-tickets/events/let-there-be-light

19/06/2026

Step inside the world of the NZSO at Open Doors this August! A day of free, family-friendly music-making in Wellington and Auckland.

Whether you're a curious first-timer, a budding young musician, or a lifelong music lover, there's something for everyone. Enjoy Tamariki Time, experience a Relaxed Concert, join an Orchestra Jam, and get closer to the orchestra than ever before.

Wellington | Saturday, 15 August
Auckland | Saturday. 22 August

All events are free, but registration is essential. Find out more and book your place: nzso.co.nz/the-nzso/events-tickets/events

19/06/2026

17/06/2026

Another Conducting Fellowship session done! This week, the fellows conducted works by Ravel, Rossini, Mozart and Stravinsky under the tutelage of NZSO Principal Conductor in Residence Hamish McKeich, with support from NZSO Music Director Emeritus James Judd.

15/06/2026

This July, the NZSO National Youth Orchestra brings together Aotearoa New Zealand’s best young musicians to perform four exceptional works.

This concert coincides with WWF New Zealand’s 50th Anniversary—half a century dedicated to our natural environment and building a future in which people live in harmony with nature.

Fri, 03 Jul | Wellington
Sat, 04 Jul | Auckland

Tickets are $10, book now: nzso.co.nz/the-nzso/events-tickets/events/nyo-la-mer

12/06/2026

It was a pleasure to have Benjamin Northey and Li-Wei Qin with us for our Romeo & Juliet tour. In addition to his performances on tour, Benjamin also led our Schools' Concerts and side-by-side workshops. Two exceptional artists who brought so much to these programmes.

11/06/2026