INTRODUCING OUR 2026 SEASON:
STORYTELLERS
Behind every piece of music is a story and throughout our 2026 Season, we’ll dive into them.
Across concerts, collaborations, workshops and communities we’ll explore how composers transform stories and experiences into sound. We’ll boldly showcase more compositional voices than ever before, beginning with early folk melodies, and classical masterworks that resonate through the centuries, through to modern-day Grammy-winners and the distinctive voices of Aotearoa. The three string quartets of Benjamin Britten form the heart of our 2026 Season, to mark the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death.
Storytellers reflects a rich cross-section of our society and celebrates the art of storytelling through music. Join us in concert in 2026 and let us tell you a story.
Browse our events by series below, or see all our upcoming concerts in one place.
EXPLORE EACH SERIES
This series honours the rich repertoire of the classical canon while spotlighting New Zealand composers. In Concert showcases our signature style, blending engaging introductions with captivating performances of both familiar and fresh works, shared with audiences across Aotearoa.
This exciting series pushes the boundaries of what chamber music can be. Working across genres and art forms, In Collaboration will bring us together with artists and organisations to create vibrant and eclectic experiences. Each performance is crafted with the audience experience at its heart, offering a fresh take on how music connects us all.
Pathways represents our commitment to young artist development, spanning initiatives like the flagship Adam Summer School for Chamber Music to the relaxed and innovative Racket Lounge concert series, offering a performance platform for emerging talent. We’re dedicated to nurturing the next generation of New Zealand musicians as they launch their careers.
