Session times and ticketing information — The Big Sing Cadenza Festivals and Finale 2026
See below for Gala Concert times and Ticketing details. Day session times will be posted when finalised.
Royal Opera House, Whanganui
Recital Sessions: Monday 10 (11am & 2pm) & Tuesday 11 August (10am & 11.45am)
$10 per day. Door sales only - cash and EFTPOS
Gala Concert: 7.00pm on Tuesday 11 August
Waged $28 · Unwaged $20 · Students (university & school) $12 (service fees apply)
Tickets for the Gala Concert will go on sale through Whanganui Opera House on Monday 20 July
Sir Howard Morrison Centre
Recital Sessions: Tuesday 18 (11am & 2pm) & Wednesday 19 August (10am & 11.45am)
$10 per day. Will be available from Ticketmaster (service fees apply)
Gala Concert: 7.00pm on Wednesday 19 August
Waged $28 · Unwaged $20 · Students (university & school) $12 (service fees apply)
Tickets for the Gala Concert will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Friday 24 July
Recital Sessions - Craighead Diocesan School: Friday 21 (11am & 2pm) & Saturday 22 August (10am & 11.45am)
$10 per day. Door sales only - cash and EFTPOS
Gala Concert - Sacred Heart Basilica: 7.00pm on Saturday 22 August
Waged $28 · Unwaged $20 · Students (university & school) $12 (service fees apply)
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Christchurch Town Hall
Day Sessions: Thursday 27, Friday 28 & Saturday 29 August
Day Sessions & Evening sessions: $10 per session. Door sales only - cash and EFTPOS
All Day/Evening Recital Ticket (Thurs & Fri): $20. Door sales only - cash and EFTPOS
3-Day all sessions ticket (including programme): $40. Door sales only - cash and EFTPOS
Gala Concert: 6.30pm on Saturday 29 August
Waged $40 · Unwaged $30 · Students (university & school) $15 (service fees apply)
Tickets will go on sale via Ticketmaster approximately 5 weeks before Finale.
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