June, 2026

Kia Ora, A Night of Classical Music

2026Thu25Jun7:00 pm9:00 pmKia Ora, A Night of Classical MusicBruce Mason Centre7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event TypeFree, MusicSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationNorth Auckland

When

Thursday 25 June 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Event Details

Introducing, Kia Ora, an Evening of Classical Music featuring the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphony, visiting from Minnesota USA and the Auckland Youth Orchestra. Enjoy an exciting evening of music and culture, benefiting Sistema Aotearoa.

The Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) is the largest youth orchestra programme in the USA, opening doors to music and provides a pathway for students of all ages, backgrounds, and musical levels. Committed to both excellence and access, their educational programs break down barriers, inspiring students to excel musically and build lifelong skills which serve them in school and beyond. Led by professional conductor and educator Mark Russell Smith.

Auckland Youth Orchestra is the premier regional youth orchestra in New Zealand. Founded in 1948, and originally named the Auckland Junior Symphony Orchestra (or AJSO), it was the first youth orchestra established in the Southern Hemisphere. It is designed to bridge the gap between school orchestras and adult professional groups.

General Admission Seating tickets are free, but booking is essential!

Guests without a ticket may be required to wait up to 10 minutes before admittance, and entry cannot be guaranteed.

Paid VIP tickets and Free tickets available! VIP ticket sales benefit Sistema Aotearoa.

Price

General Admission Seating:  FREE

VIP ticket $20.39

Kids under 3 can join the concert while sitting on a caregiver’s lap. If they need their own seat, please secure a ticket for them.

Organiser

Auckland Live

Auckland Live is a world-class leader in live arts and entertainment, and an active contributor to the vibrancy and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Auckland...
Auckland Live is a world-class leader in live arts and entertainment, and an active contributor to the vibrancy and creativity of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Auckland Live is one of the creative and dynamic teams connected under the management of Auckland Unlimited and is an Auckland Council organistion (CCO).

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