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Experience, participate, inspire!

There's something for everyone at Central Celebrates, our 8th annual mini-festival celebrating the joy of ensemble music making presented by Orchestras Central.

Experience a range of immersive concerts for whānau, music lovers and sonic explorers of all kinds.

Dig out an old instrument and join our all-comers Rusty Player Orchestra, or witness the extraordinary talent of our rising young composers and performers of tomorrow.  Join us for an immersive evening including world and NZ musical premieres along with the spoken word.

Big Jam

Youth Orchestra Waikato with Te Rauhii,
Waikato Community School of Music and YOW Academy

Saturday 29 August 2026
1pm 

Showcasing the very best young musicians in the Waikato.

Pulse of Life

Central Ensemble
Saturday 29 August 2026
7pm

Bursting with the thrill of discovery and bringing together world and New Zealand premieres alongside beloved classics.

Composition Competition and Workshop

OCT Ensemble
Sunday 30 August 2026
10am - 1pm

Watch as brand new compositions are workshopped and performed.  Winners announced on the day.

Rusty Celebrates

Rusty Player Orchestra
Sunday 30 August 2026
10am - 12.30pm

Join Aotearoa's most relaxed orchestra, soaking in the joy and camaraderie of social music-making.

Enchanted Worlds

Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra
Sunday 30 August 2026
3pm

A family concert, inspired by wizards, fairy tales, and folk stories from around the world.

 

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