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21 Sep 2026
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AUCKLAND PHIL ANNOUNCES SINGING STARS FOR BACK TO THE 80S
The ultimate night of shoulder pads, synth and symphony is coming to the Aotea Centre on 14 November at Auckland Philharmonia’s Back to the 80s concert, presented […]
10 Sep 2026
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AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA AWARDS MUSIC DIRECTOR HONORARY TITLE
Auckland Philharmonia has today announced that its Music Director, Giordano Bellincampi, will take up the role of Music Director Laureate from the conclusion of its […]
1 Sep 2026
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AUCKLAND PHILHARMONIA AMPLIFIES CONCERT ACCESSIBILITY WITH AURACAST™
Auckland Philharmonia is helping more concertgoers access Auracast™, a new audio broadcast service installed by Auckland Live at Auckland Town Hall. Auracast™ transmits high-quality audio […]
3 Aug 2026
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TIKI TAANE & AUCKLAND PHIL ANNOUNCE ELECTRIFYING NEW SHOW
Tiki Taane and Auckland Philharmonia are uniting on 22 October for one unmissable night of dance and symphonic fusion in the Auckland Town Hall. Presented in association with Mānuka Phuel, Tiki Taane […]
22 Jul 2026
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PREHISTORIC TV PALS JOIN AUCKLAND PHIL IN NEW CHILDREN’S SHOW
Gather your mini music-lovers and preschool palaeontologists and head to Auckland Phil’s Kiri and Lou in Concert, a fun-filled interactive show that brings children's TV […]
1 Jul 2026
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AMERICAN VIOLIN ACE RETURNS FOR AUCKLAND DOUBLE
This July, Auckland Phil is serving up two sensational concerts featuring ‘poised and monstrously talented’ (Philadelphia Enquirer) violinist Benjamin Beilman as soloist. Under the baton […]
29 Jun 2026
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AUCKLAND PHIL ANNOUNCES MORE JOHN WILLIAMS MAGIC
In response to high demand for tickets for JBWere presents: The Magic of John Williams concert on 29 August, Auckland Philharmonia has announced a second performance of […]
17 Apr 2026
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New schools programme invites students for behind-the-scenes orchestra experience
The sound of 200 excited young music-makers filled the Auckland Town Hall early this month as they eagerly awaited the first instalment of our new […]
Ehnes at 50
Auckland's bestie celebrates a big milestone with Mozart “It has honestly been one of the great highlights of my life getting to know the Auckland […]
30 Mar 2026
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RISING STARS ANNOUNCED TO JOIN AUCKLAND PHIL IN WAIATA ANTHEMS THIS MATARIKI
Come together to celebrate Matariki and honour waiata reo Māori at Auckland Philharmonia’s Waiata Anthems in Concert, a soul-stirring evening of live music collaboration in […]
25 Feb 2026
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SIX-THIRTY SESSIONS RETURN
Bringing the sparkle of sensational live music to mid-week evening plans, Auckland Philharmonia’s Six-thirty Sessions are back in 2026 with two unmissable concerts. On Thursday 9 […]
23 Feb 2026
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Auckland Phil bids adieu to concertmaster Andrew Beer
In June, violinist Andrew Beer will take his final bow as Auckland Philharmonia’s Concertmaster. After 12 years of service to the orchestra, Beer heads overseas […]
When ensemble becomes instinct
by Tiana Miocevich When Ashley Brown finally stopped “dating” the Auckland Phil as a guest musician and committed to the Principal Cello chair permanently, he […]
4 Nov 2025
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A Philharmonia Christmas is comin' to town
Auckland Phil are putting the twinkle back in Christmas with a sparkling selection of festive concerts for all. The orchestra’s popular Tunes 4 Tamariki concert […]
14 Oct 2025
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Gil Shaham & Sheku Kanneh-Mason announced in stellar lineup for Auckland Phil 2026 season
Auckland Philharmonia announces its 2026 Season, the 11th under the leadership of Music Director Giordano Bellincampi. This ambitious season takes audiences on a thrilling musical […]
7 Oct 2025
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Young composer scoops Auckland Phil residency
Budding Kiwi composer, Justin Villaflores, has been selected as Auckland Philharmonia’s 2026 Young Composer-in-Residence, a sought-after residency programme that supports young New Zealand composers on […]
5 Sep 2025
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Goosebumps guaranteed at hair-raising concert this Halloween
Kick off the spooky season early with an evening of thrilling music performed by the Auckland Philharmonia on 16 October in the Auckland Town Hall. […]
20 Aug 2025
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Young Musicians sparkle in Pese! Fasi! Pūoro!
On Saturday afternoon, 231 talented ākonga instrumentalists from Sistema Aotearoa shone on stage as they performed a glittering programme, including 80s film theme song ‘Ghostbusters’, […]
6 Aug 2025
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Bic Runga & The Auckland Phil collide for unmissable live performance
Bringing together the soul-stirring vocals of Aotearoa’s most-awarded solo artist with a full professional orchestra, the Bic Runga with Auckland Phil concert on Saturday 6 September […]
5 Aug 2025
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Best in brass shine in neighbourhood concerts
Auckland Philharmonia’s popular In Your Neighbourhood concert series takes ensemble performances by its world-class professional musicians to Auckland’s suburbs and communities. In August, experience Auckland Philharmonia […]
15 Jul 2025
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Wallace & Gromit bring wrong trousers for cracking concert with live orchestra
Get a slice of everyone’s favourite cheese-loving duo at Wallace & Gromit in Concert, Auckland Philharmonia’s action-packed family show on 23 August in the Aotea Centre. Combining […]
13 Jun 2025
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Join Hairy Maclary & the Auckland Phil for fur-filled music adventure
Gather the pups and scurry along to Auckland Philharmonia’s Hairy Maclary’s Greatest Hits children’s concert on Saturday 26 July in the Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna. […]
11 Jun 2025
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Auckland Philharmonia announces artist change to September concert
Auckland Philharmonia announces an artist change to its upcoming concert, Classic Series: Tchaikovsky's Violin, on Thursday 25 September 2025. Singaporean rising violin star, Chloe Chua, will […]
10 Jun 2025
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Experience the passion, tragedy, and heartbreak of La traviata this July
Get swept into the world of 18th century Paris as an unforgettable tale of true love unfurls at Auckland Philharmonia’s Pub Charity Opera in Concert […]