AA Members are entitled to a 15% discount on selected Adult tickets to NZ Opera productions when you book online with the AA promo code NZOAA2026.*
We’re thrilled to have a partnership with NZ Opera! Our national company, reimagining opera, singing the rich stories of Aotearoa and nurturing emerging stars on and off the stage.
AA Members are entitled to a 15% discount on selected Adult tickets to NZ Opera productions when you book online with the AA promo code NZOAA2026.*
Entering your promo code in the Offer Code box will unlock the AA promo ticket type with a 15% discount applied.
The 2026 season
New Zealand Opera’s 2026 season celebrates the power of the human voice with a nationwide line-up of standout local and international talent. The season opens with the intensity of Bluebeard’s Castle, welcomes back the much-loved Marriage of Figaro, and closes with a world-premiere staging of The Pearl Fishers. It’s bold, beautiful and a must-see, brought to life with the unmistakable spirit of New Zealand Opera.
Bluebeard's Castle (Bartok) 13 & 14 March
Auckland Town Hall, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
The 2026 season opens at Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival with a two-night presentation of the internationally acclaimed Bluebeard’s Castle from Theatre of Sound, a deeply moving reimagining of Bartók’s opera that follows a husband caring for his wife as she drifts between past and present. Praised as “Brilliant”, “Exceptional” and “Close to perfection”, this remarkable production arrives in Tāmaki Makaurau with support from Auckland Philharmonia at the Town Hall, giving local audiences their first chance to experience it live.
The Marriage of Figaro (Mozart) - 17, 19 & 21 June
St James Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.
Next in the mainstage calendar, Lindy Hume’s sumptuous production of The Marriage of Figaro finally makes its long-awaited Te Whanganui-a-Tara premiere. First scheduled for 2021 and widely regarded as one of the company’s most celebrated works of the past decade, it returns with its original creative team, a stellar cast of leading talent from Aotearoa and Australia, and the exceptional Freemasons Foundation New Zealand Opera Chorus. This revival delivers Figaro at its most gorgeous, most vibrant and truly unforgettable.
The Pearl Fishers (Bizet)
23, 25 & 27 September, Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
14, 16 & 18 October, Isaac Theatre Royal, Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Finally, the 2026 season closes in spectacular fashion with the world-premiere staging of Bizet’s much-loved The Pearl Fishers, presented in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Ōtautahi Christchurch. Produced by New Zealand Opera in partnership with State Opera South Australia and directed by the acclaimed Stephen Barlow, this is a rare chance to experience a seldom-performed favourite in a fresh new light, brought to life by the exceptional voices of Te Korihi o NZ Opera.
*The NZ Opera 15% discount on full priced Adult Gold, Reserve A and Reserve B tickets available exclusively to AA Members when using the AA Member promotional code NZOAA2026, and excludes Premium, VIP, Under 18 and Under 25 ticket types. Tickets must be purchased through the NZ Opera nominated ticketing site in order to receive the 15% discount and this offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer. The New Zealand Automobile Association Incorporated accepts no responsibility for the incorrect use of the AA Member promotional code. Discount does not apply to the one-off service/delivery or payment processing fees.
