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Sunset Symphony

Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra

Date and time:
Saturday 21 February 2026
7.20pm Pre-show Kulios Quartet with guest pianist Daniel Verstappen
8pm Sunset Symphony
(Gates open 6.15pm)

Venue:
Rhododendron Lawn
Hamilton Gardens

Conductor:
Rupert D'Cruze

Soloists:
Sitiveni Seti Hale Palei - trumpet
Piper Blaster - typewriter

Tickets:
Entry by donation

One of the Waikato's most iconic and beloved events returns with a programme that celebrates collaboration, community, music and dance.

Experience symphonic favourites from the likes of Tchaikovsky, alongside dance numbers spanning culture and history - from Latin dance to music from The Lord of the Rings - all against the backdrop of a stunning Rhododendron Lawn sunset.

Kulios Quartet with international guest pianist Daniel Verstappen will provide pre-show entertainment from 7.20pm. 
The evening will be MC'd by Stu and Camille from the Breeze.

Featuring a special guest appearance from Don McGlashan.

Bring a blanket, sit back and enjoy the show, or don your dancing shoes and dance into the sunset!

Programme includes:
Toia Mai (Te Kowhai School kapa haka)
Lord of the Dance
Anchor Me 
March from Nutcracker Suite
Waltz of the Flowers
The Typewriter
Sabre Dance
Chanson du Toreador from 'Carmen' Suite no 2
The Fellowship of the Ring from Lord of the Rings
Dominion Road
Smooth by Santana
Don't Stop Me Now
Can Can
Sweet Caroline

This is a licensed event with bar facilities, and food available for purchase.  Please note there is strictly no BYO alcohol, this includes 0% alcohol.  Due to liquor licensing regulations, all bags will be checked on arrival.

 

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