15/12/2025
SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE ON SALE AT THE ROYAL WHANGANUI OPERA HOUSE FOR THE 2026 SEASON.
There will be five concerts presented in partnership with Chamber Music NZ, plus two very special bonus concerts. Below is a list of our “In Partnership” concerts…….
1) Trio Obscura Tuesday, 7th April 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Bede Hanley (oboe), Robert Ashworth (viola), Sarah Watkins (piano
2) Jian Liu (solo piano) Wednesday, 17th June 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
3) The Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas) Saturday, 18 July 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Jessica Oddie, Anna van der Zee (Violins), Alexander McFarlane (Viola), Ken Ichinose (Cello), Bridget Douglas (flute)
4) Dolfin-Lin Duo, Wednesday 2nd September 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Balázs Dolfin (cello), Tony Chen Lin (piano)
5) Swing 42 Tuesday, 20th October 7.30pm
St. Laurence’s Chapel, 12. Gibson St., Aramoho
Reuben Derrick (clarinet/saxophone), Keith Petch (Manouche jazz guitar),
Michael Kime (double bass), Doug Brush (percussion)
BONUS CONCERTS
Michael Houstoun - Wednesday May 13th, 7.30pm
The Royal Whanganui Opera House
One of the concerts from the Masterpiece Tour - Bach, Beethoven, Ravel & Bach/Busoni
The New Zealand String Quartet - Friday November 6th, 7.30pm
Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre
Subscriptions are now available from the RWOH Box Office if you are looking for a special Christmas Gift.
FULL SUBSCRIPTION $105.00
This gives you pre-paid entry for 4 seats at any concert or event (that is $26.25 per concert) with any further seats at the new discount price of $25.00. Your membership card will have 4 spaces for stamping when you attend concerts – this is instead of actual tickets. (the flexi-ticket is not applicable to bonus concerts, however discount still applies).
GENERAL SUBSCRIPTION $40.00
All seats $25.00 on presentation of a membership card.
DOOR SALES by comparison will continue at – Adult $40.00, Senior $35.00, Student $5.00
To purchase either a full or general subscription visit the RWOH Box Office – open Monday to Friday 10am -2pm.
