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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.

  • Adam International Chamber Music Festival 2026
    Adam International Chamber Music Festival 2026
    29 Jan 2026, 6:00 pm – 07 Feb 2026, 9:30 pm
    NCMA (& other venues), 48 Nile Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Join us in Nelson for another summer of unforgettable chamber music at the Adam International Chamber Music Festival.
  • Origins | Wellington
    Origins | Wellington
    Wed, 06 May
    Prefab Hall
    06 May 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.
  • Storytellers: Origins in Rangiora
    Storytellers: Origins in Rangiora
    Thu, 07 May
    Chamber Gallery Rangiora
    07 May 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Chamber Gallery Rangiora, 141 Percival Street, Rangiora 7400, New Zealand
    Behind every piece of music is a story and across our 2026 Season, we're diving into them. Join us at Rangiora Chamber Gallery for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
  • Storytellers: Anthology in Geraldine
    Storytellers: Anthology in Geraldine
    Fri, 08 May
    Lodge Theatre, Geraldine
    08 May 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
    Lodge Theatre, Geraldine, 102 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930, New Zealand
    Presenting our 2026 Season: Storytellers. For our Anthology concerts we're bringing together the best pieces of music from the year into one programme.
  • Storytellers: Anthology in Oamaru
    Storytellers: Anthology in Oamaru
    Sat, 09 May
    The Grainstore Gallery
    09 May 2026, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    The Grainstore Gallery, 9 Harbour Street, South Hill, Oamaru 9400, New Zealand
    Presenting our 2026 Season: Storytellers. For our Anthology concerts we're bringing together the best pieces of music from the year into one programme.
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.

  • Last Leaf, Wandering East
    Last Leaf, Wandering East
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 14 Mar
    14 Mar 2026, 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
    Prefab Hall, 14 Jessie Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Join us at the 2026 Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts for a concert that wanders eastward, through Celtic, Nordic and klezmer musical tales.
  • Orchestra Wellington: Virtuosi
    Orchestra Wellington: Virtuosi
    Sat, 27 Jun
    Michael Fowler Centre
    27 Jun 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    We're thrilled to be joining Orchestra Wellington for the June concert in their 2026 Season: COLLABORATIONS.
  • Storytellers: Transform with Ariana Tikao in Christchurch
    Storytellers: Transform with Ariana Tikao in Christchurch
    17 Sept 2026, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
    The Piano, 156 Armagh Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    Behind every piece of music is a story and across our 2026 Season, we're diving into them. Join us and Ariana Tikao at The Piano in Christchurch for an evening exploring a rich cross-section of compositional voices and celebrating the art of storytelling through music.
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. 

  • Adam Summer School Open Masterclasses
    Adam Summer School Open Masterclasses
    Mon, 09 Feb
    Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
    09 Feb 2026, 5:15 pm – 14 Feb 2026, 6:45 pm
    Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    See how the music gets made by spectating a free Adam Summer School Masterclass.
  • Adam Summer School Finale Concerts
    Adam Summer School Finale Concerts
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 15 Feb
    Nelson Centre of Musical Arts
    15 Feb 2026, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
    Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, 48 Nile Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Experience the rising stars of chamber music at the Adam Summer School Finale Concerts.

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