Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest Tickets

The Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest Grand Final Gala is back for 2026, where the six finalists perform live with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Brad Cohen, General Director, NZ Opera on Saturday 11 July, 7.30pm at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre. 

Marking the 70th anniversary of the Song Quest, the legacy continues as the finalists sing it out for the winning title and a share of $95,500 in prizes before International Head Judge, acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Frederica von Stade