From Rossini’s ‘Barber of Seville Overture’ to Anderson’s ‘Sleigh Ride’, the NZSO is ready to showcase its musical talent to entertain kids and grown-ups, with Christmas only a few sleeps away! Don’t miss Te Papa’s yearly appointment with great music and fun. With two concerts in Soundings Theatre, plus an interlude by the Brass Ensemble, this beloved Wellington tradition launches the holiday season on the notes of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’, ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ and other famous classical pieces, involving the audience with some nice interactive moments. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with NZSO! FREE EVENT - BOOKING REQUIRED

10.30am – 11.00 Concert #1 – Soundings Theatre (seated - booking required)

11.20am – 11.35 Brass Ensemble – Level 6 balcony and heard throughout museum

12.00 – 12.30 Concert #2 – Soundings Theatre (seated - booking required)

For this event, we will be operating under the current guidelines for the Covid-19 Protection Framework.

• Valid Vaccination Pass must be presented to be scanned on entry to the museum. All those over 12 years, must either be fully vaccinated or hold a current exemption. Please wear a mask, when possible. Sanitizers can be found throughout the museum.