Central Celebrates - Waikato's Orchestral Festival for All

TUES 15 AUG | 9.30am, 11am & 1pm | The Adventures of Pat the Pātētē

A tamariki-friendly musical story for schools, about courage, guardianship and the environment around us.

FRI 18 AUG | 7pm | Open Rehearsal with Youth Orchestra Waikato

See how an orchestra works! Come and experience the young musicians in rehearsal.

SAT 19 AUG | 1.30pm | Youth Showcase

Showcasing the very best young musicians from across the Waikato, featuring Youth Orchestra Waikato, The Rauhī Project and the Waikato Community School of Music.

SAT 19 AUG | 3.30pm | The Adventures of Pat the Pātētē

An encore performance especially for tamariki and whanau.

SUN 20 AUG | 10am | Composition Workshop

Experience music, written by outstanding New Zealand secondary and tertiary composers, coming to life for the very first time.

SUN 20 AUG | 12.30 - 3pm | All-comer Rusty Player Orchestra

Join New Zealand's most relaxed orchestra which welcomes returning and novice adult musicians.

SUN 20 AUG | 7pm | Our World – Music and the Environment

A beautifully curated performance of music and words reflecting on the environment.