WHERE RICH HISTORY MEETS BOUNDLESS INNOVATION

From the enthralling performances at the prestigious Michael Fowler Centre to dynamic street concerts in iconic Wellington locations, every interaction with us is an immersive journey into the heart of live orchestral music.

Season 2026

The spirit of connection drives our 2026 season, COLLABORATIONS.

Each programme partners us with extraordinary individuals and ensembles: soloists, choirs, dancers, composers — and of course, you, who give meaning to what we perform. Together we’ll explore astonishing repertoire, some not heard in New Zealand for generations, some never heard here before— all made possible through the creative energy of collaboration.

REVELATIONS

Saturday 24 October, 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Pre-concert talk, Renouf Foyer, 6:30-7pm

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OCEANS

Saturday 28 November, 7.30pm
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Pre-concert talk, Renouf Foyer, 6:30-7pm

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About YOUR 2027 season

What if the music we sit still to was never meant to be still?

For centuries, dance taught composers how music should move — how a phrase should begin, where it should turn, when it should arrive, and how to make us anticipate what comes next. In 2027, Orchestra Wellington follows that movement across eight centuries, from medieval ritual and the courts of Versailles to folk traditions, jazz, Broadway, and the concert hall.

Shall We Dance? is a season about music you can feel in your body: music that celebrates, seduces, creates tension and release. Six programmes reveal the dancer hiding inside the orchestra — and invite us to hear the music we thought we knew with fresh ears.

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Featured Event

BIG BASH

Sunday 4 October, 1-4pm
Lower Hutt Events Centre
FREE

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Latest News & Updates

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Experience Orchestra Wellington

We bring bold, imaginative programmes to life in a relaxed, welcoming concert atmosphere, with accessible pricing that makes world-class music easier to enjoy.

Every ticket supports the future of music in Wellington, helping us connect with our community and inspire the next generation of musicians.