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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra performing at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington, New Zealand.

From the great works of the classical canon to contemporary New Zealand artists and everything in between, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra offers an outstanding programme for 2024.

One of the world’s oldest national symphony orchestras, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) has charmed audiences since 1947. Today, it is recognised as an orchestra of international stature. The NZSO’s reputation for artistic excellence attracts many of the world’s leading musicians, conductors, and soloists. 

In 2024, the orchestra will bring audiences more of the best international artists plus an array of top Kiwi talent. The touring programme will see the orchestra perform over 100 concerts in over 30 communities. Be among over 100,000 people across the who experience live orchestra music.

Concerts in Wellington

New Zealand-born soprano opera singer of Samoan, Niuean, and Pākehā heritage, Madison Nonoa.

Messiah — A Christmas tradition

14 December 2024Michael Fowler Centre

The trumpets shall sound as the NZSO rings in a Kiwi summer with that evergreen Christmas staple: Handel’s ‘Messiah’. Brit Thomas Blunt conducts a cohort of New Zealand soloists.

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Image of Marc Taddei conducting Orchestra Wellington. His right hand has a baton in it while the other hand is outstretched. In the foreground, blurred music scores can be seen.

Orchestra Wellington 2024 season

4 May – 7 December 2024Michael Fowler Centre

Postmodern Jukebox.

Postmodern Jukebox

23 February 2025Michael Fowler Centre

Sir Cliff Richard.

Cliff Richard

17 November 2025Michael Fowler Centre

Approximately 20 musicians perform on stage under fuchsia and yellow spotlights to a packed audience.

Eclipse — Pink Floyd Orchestrated

15 February 2025Michael Fowler Centre

Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jack Black.

The Holiday — In Concert with Live Orchestra

20 December 2024Michael Fowler Centre

Alison Moyet wears all black and sits in an armchair with a blank stare in a room with hardwood floors and a few antiques scattered around.

Alison Moyet: KEY Live 2025

24 May 2025Michael Fowler Centre

Paul Kelly.

Paul Kelly

10 September 2025Michael Fowler Centre

Ryan Adams.

Ryan Adams

17 October 2025Michael Fowler Centre

Sir Bob Geldof.

An Evening with Sir Bob Geldof

29 March 2025Michael Fowler Centre

Atomic! 2.0, an all-female tribute band, performs on stage under purple spotlights.

Atomic! 2.0

8 May 2025The Opera House