What’s On
Semele
Fame and immortality. Mythology goes to church in this unique staging of Semele inside Auckland’s Holy Trinity Cathedral.
10 – 19 September 2020
Opera in the City
After selling out the LIVE at the Museum concert in less than 24 hours, we’re excited to announce Simon O’Neill and friends will be performing for a second time at St Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland on Friday 31 July.
Akhnaten
Join us for the screening of The Met’s Live in HD production of Akhnaten. One night only screenings in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
12 August & 19 August 2020
TOSCA
New Zealand Opera’s acclaimed 2015 production of Tosca is now on free-to-air television. Filmed for cinema release, the production will air on TVNZ OnDemand until 31 August 2020.
The Human Voice
A tale of love stripped back. The lies we tell to others and ourselves, an unflinching examination of the human condition in 45 minutes of drama you cannot look away from.
6 October – 6 November 2020
New Zealand Opera in Concert
Two special concerts featuring Beethoven and Fauré – Anniversaries in Song and Trouble and Strife – Stories in Song at St Andrew’s on The Terrace, Wellington.
22 – 25 September 2020
Eight Songs for a Mad King
Get outside the box of opera as you know it with this innovative indoor / outdoor staging at site specific venues in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Christchurch showing has been rescheduled late 2020. Sign up to our newsletter for updates.
The Marriage of Figaro
Power, privilege and forgiveness. UPDATE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this season has moved to 2021.