The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Tauranga

Schedule

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Mercury Baypark | Tauranga, BP

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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight: Tauranga 💀

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Early Show: 17:30
Late Show: 20:30
Customer reviewed: 4.7 / 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🖤 2026 TOUR 🖤

After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is kicking off the first ever tour of New Zealand. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.

In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 13 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and vocalists.

Performing the music of iconic bands including:
Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries & MORE!


📣 WHAT OUR FANS THINK 📣

👉 “Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”
👉 “F**king awesome would not do it justice!”
👉 “Entertaining from the first song to the last.”
👉 “Perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock!”
👉 “It is a unique experience: the music, the show, the stage… something incredible”

Disclaimer:
The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Our live show may feature strobe lighting effects. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have a medical condition such as epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.
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Where is it happening?

Mercury Baypark, EV Charging Station, 81 Truman Ln, Mount Maunganui 3175, New Zealand, Tauranga

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