ASO Celebrates 50 Years

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of music, passion, and community!This milestone season will feature a spectacular lineup of beloved fan favourites and cherished pieces chosen by our musicians. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or are discovering us for the first time, we invite you to share in the joy and…

Last Night of the Proms

Get ready for a spectacular show of unforgettable music, tradition, and pure celebration at the Auckland Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 Last Night of the Proms – Best of British!From traditional Proms fare to vibrant Pop classics, along with plenty of fan favourite singalongs, this year’s programme offers a diverse and exhilarating musical journey to all corners…

ASO Plays Video Games

Everyone knows Beethoven. But to an entirely different generation, the names Koji Kondo and Nobuo Uematsu are just as iconic. Featuring music from Final Fantasy VII, World of Warcraft, The Legend of Zelda, Journey, and more, the ASO conducted by Jono Palmer will take you from Hyrule to Azeroth, quiet deserts to bustling metropolises, and back…

Timeless Classics

Step into the world of Timeless Classics by joining us for our next free community concert. Prepare to be swept away by the irrepressible sense of fun in Johannes Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, the sheer power and beauty of Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto, played by acclaimed New Zealand pianist Stephen de Pledge, and the joyous…

A Christmas Celebration

Join the Auckland Symphony Orchestra to celebrate Christmas with a free family concert! Enjoy sing-along seasonal favourites, traditional carols such as Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful and Away in a Manger, as well as more recent festive tunes. This will be a night to remember filled with Christmas spirit and cheer. Tickets are…

Last Night of the Proms June 2024

The Auckland Symphony Orchestra brings the best loved musical homage to Britain to life with a special double performance of Last Night of the Proms at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna.
From regal procession music to much-loved television tunes, this crowd favourite show featuring the sounds of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland are bound to take you on a musical journey to all parts of the United Kingdom in an unforgettable evening.
Together with a pipe band, highland dancers, Harbour Voices choir and vocal soloist Christina Ellison performing cherished classics, the Auckland Symphony Orchestra will delight with a programme filled with nostalgia, regal touches and plenty of laughs.
Led by maestro Emma Featherstone, expect an extravagant atmosphere created by over 100 performers and the energy of you, our enthusiastic audience.
This year we’re on the hunt for the best dressed patrons, with a chance of being crowned 2024 LNOP royalty. Prizes for those who embrace the spirit of a bygone era and wow with show-stopping costumes.
So grab your flag, your tweed suit or finest threads and join us for all the musical fanfare!

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Water Music October 2024

Join us as we explore the delicate interplay between music and nature, celebrating the role of water in our lives and the world around us. Let the melodies wash over you, transporting you to realms where the beauty of sound and the fluidity of water converge.
Conductor: Nicholas Forbes
Programme:
Overture from The Pirates of Penzance – Sullivan
Hornpipe from Water Music – Handel
Seahorses from Underwater Music – Ritchie
Hebrides Overture – Mendelssohn
La Cathedrale Engloutie – Debussy
Sailor’s Hornpipe from Fantasia on British Sea Songs – Wood
Les Patineurs – Waldteufel
Adagio from Spartacus – Khachaturian
Titanic Medley – Horner
Pirates of the Caribbean – arranged by Rickett
Tickets are free, and will be released in three batches – see ticket page for more details.
While we recommend booking, do consider coming along on the day if you miss out; ticket-free entry is permitted 10 minutes before the show starts.
A big thank you to Auckland Live, The Lion Foundation, Pub Charity Ltd, and Toshiba, for helping the Auckland Symphony Orchestra put this concert on for you, our audience.
We look forward to seeing you there.

A Christmas Celebration December 2024

Join the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and the Auckland Symphony Chorus for a heartwarming evening at our annual Free Family Christmas Sing-A-Long concert!
Experience the joy of the season as we present a delightful mix of classic carols and modern holiday favorites. Featuring talented performers, this festive event promises to fill the air with enchanting melodies that celebrate the spirit of Christmas.
Gather your friends and family, and immerse yourself in the magic of music as we create unforgettable memories together. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the warmth and joy of the holidays!
Conductor: Nicholas Forbes