New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 2026 Season
26 March – 19 November 2026Michael Fowler Centre
26 February 2026
Michael Fowler Centre
When you think of hard rock and metal, you might not naturally connect them to the refined sounds of classical music. The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight has done just that. After entertaining 700,000 people across the UK, USA and Europe, it’s coming to Wellington.
Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle infusing rock and metal anthems with beautiful orchestral energy. A band of 13 classical musicians will accompany the fiery tunes. Through a wall of distortion, you’ll witness the unexpected union of classical and metal music.
In an ethereal candlelit setting, you’ll experience the music of famous bands. Hear Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N’ Roses, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries, and more.
The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
26 March – 19 November 2026Michael Fowler Centre
2 April 2026Michael Fowler Centre
23 May 2026Michael Fowler Centre
26 June 2026Michael Fowler Centre
16 February 2027Michael Fowler Centre
1 – 3 May 2026Michael Fowler Centre
7 March 2026Michael Fowler Centre
15 March 2026Michael Fowler Centre
14 April 2026The Opera House
10 April 2026Wellington Waterfront