Calendar of Events
January
Red!
Little Red Riding Hood, with a twist!
NZ Opera and Auckland Philharmonia join forces to bring the story of Red Riding Hood to life
Date
19 January 2024
2:30 pm
Venue
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall – Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
January
Summer of Opera
Opera in the Park returns for two performances in Tāmaki Makaurau
Pack some kai, bring a blanket and allow yourself to be swept away by our Summer of Opera. 2024 brings a number of special events for the summer season.
February
Summer of Opera
Opera in the Park returns for two performances in Tāmaki Makaurau
Pack some kai, bring a blanket and allow yourself to be swept away by our Summer of Opera. 2024 brings a number of special events for the summer season.
February
Summer of Opera
Opera in the Park comes to Kirikiriroa, Hamilton
New Zealand Opera and Opus Orchestra take you on a musical journey celebrating some of opera’s most cherished characters including Figaro, The Countess, and the ever-alluring Susanna!
April
Mansfield Park – Wellington
A Journey of manners, marriage & money
Join us as we step back in time to explore the delicate dance of love, ambition, and societal expectations in Austen’s world.
April
Mansfield Park – Auckland
A Journey of manners, marriage & money
Join us as we step back in time to explore the delicate dance of love, ambition, and societal expectations in Austen’s world.
Date
21 April 2024
2:30 pm
Venue
Settlers Country Manor, Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
May
Le comte Ory
A CRAZY COMEDY OF DISGUISE, SEDUCTION & CHAOS
Come on a wild ride as we unveil Rossini’s comic opera masterpiece, presented for the first time by NZ Opera.
Date
30 May & 1 June
7:30 pm
Venue
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre – Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
June
Le comte Ory
A CRAZY COMEDY OF DISGUISE, SEDUCTION & CHAOS
Come on a wild ride as we unveil Rossini’s comic opera masterpiece, presented for the first time by NZ Opera.
August
Opera in Concert
TRISTAN UND ISOLDE WITH AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA
King Marke has claimed Isolde, princess of a rival kingdom, as his bride. To escort her to his castle, he has sent his knight Tristan. But the King is unaware that when Tristan was once grievously wounded in battle, Isolde healed him – and the two fell in love.
Date
10 August 2024
4:00 pm
Venue
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall – Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
June
Le comte Ory
A CRAZY COMEDY OF DISGUISE, SEDUCTION & CHAOS
Come on a wild ride as we unveil Rossini’s comic opera masterpiece, presented for the first time by NZ Opera.
September
Rigoletto
The tragic tale of love, power and revenge
Join NZ Opera, a star-studded cast and a Fiat Bambina as Verdi steps into uncharted artistic territory, balancing character, drama and music in a way that set new standards for Italian opera.
Date
19, 21 & 25 September 2024
7:30 pm
Venue
Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre – Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland