2026 Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest Grand Final Gala

Schedule

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am

UTC+12:00
Location

Michael Fowler Centre | Wellington, WG

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Marking the 70th anniversary of the Song Quest, the legacy continues as the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest: A search for the finest new voice in Aotearoa Opera 🎵
Twelve Semi-Finalists will compete for a place in the Grand Final Gala, and the chance to sing it out for the winning title and and a share of $95,500 in prizes before International Head Judge, acclaimed soprano, Frederica von Stade.
The Semi-Finalists have now been selected, see who they are in the posts below!
When: Saturday 11 July
Where: Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, NZ
Grand Final Gala early bird pre-sale on NOW! Culture Club members will have been emailed a link.
🎟️ Register here for pre-sale access: cultureclub.raiselysite.com
General tickets go on sale Tuesday 12 May at songquest.nz 🔗
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Where is it happening?

Michael Fowler Centre, Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, Wellington

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