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INTRODUCING OUR 2026 SEASON:

STORYTELLERS

Behind every piece of music is a story and throughout our 2026 Season, we’ll dive into them.

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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.

  • Storyteller: Legend in Wellington
    Storyteller: Legend in Wellington
    28 Oct 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Prefab Hall, 14 Jessie Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Across a three-part Wellington series, we'll explore three distinct programmes: Origins, Transform and Legend, diving into musical stories and exploring more compositional voices than ever before.
  • Storyteller: Legend in Auckland
    Storyteller: Legend in Auckland
    Fri, 30 Oct
    30 Oct 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Symphonia Hall, 57/59 Wellington Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
    Behind every piece of music is a story and across our 2026 Season, we're diving into them. Join us at Symphonia Hall for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
  • Storyteller: Legend in Hamilton
    Storyteller: Legend in Hamilton
    Sat, 31 Oct
    Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
    31 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Knighton Road University of Waikato, Hillcrest, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand
    Behind every piece of music is a story and across our 2026 Season, we're diving into them. Join us at Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
  • Storyteller: Legend in Whanganui
    Storyteller: Legend in Whanganui
    Fri, 06 Nov
    Whanganui War Memorial Centre
    06 Nov 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt Street, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand
    Behind every piece of music is a story and across our 2026 Season, we're diving into them. Join us at Whanganui Chamber Music Society for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
Collaboration

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.

  • Between the Lines: With New Zealand School of Music - Te Kōkī
    Between the Lines: With New Zealand School of Music - Te Kōkī
    Thu, 24 Sept
    Te Matapihi | Wellington Central Library
    24 Sept 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Te Matapihi | Wellington Central Library, 65 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    A FREE musical book club at Te Matapihi Wellington Central Library! Co-curated by New Zealand String Quartet, Orchestra Wellington and New Zealand School of Music - Te Kōkī, with reading lists created by Te Matapihi.
  • Strings in the Earth & Air - with special guests
    Strings in the Earth & Air - with special guests
    03 Apr 2027, 5:00 pm – 6:50 pm
    Wellington Town Hall, 109 Wakefield Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Strings in the Earth & Air celebrates all things Celtic and chamber music and forms part of our In Collaboration series, with incredible guest artists. We're thrilled to be among the first artists invited to perform at the newly reopened Te Whare Whakarauika-Wellington Town Hall.
Community

In Your Community enhances the accessibility of chamber music by bringing performances to vibrant spaces like libraries, schools, and community halls. Through these partnerships, we foster a love of music for audiences of all ages, creating shared moments of connection and inspiration.

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Pathways

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. 

  • The Racket Lounge: Session Four
    The Racket Lounge: Session Four
    Wed, 07 Oct
    Bedlam & Squalor
    07 Oct 2026, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
    Bedlam & Squalor, Level 1/18 Garrett Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Grab a spot on our couch and enjoy the noise at The Racket Lounge, a chill classical music series featuring up-and-coming Pōneke classical and jazz musicians.

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