AA Members are entitled to a 15% discount on Adult and Child tickets to RNZB performances. Book online with the AA's unique ticketing links and promo code: AAADAGIO20251
2025 Season
This year, the Royal New Zealand Ballet soars into another world of ballet adventures. From the cosmic wonder of The Firebird to the gentle sparkle of The Nutcracker, here's what’s coming up for 2025.
21 February – 22 March
This year's programme includes two show-stopping pas de deux: the elegant and sophisticated Grand Pas Classique, and the charming Wedding pas de deux from Act III of Coppélia. RNZB will also see the stage premiere of Limerence, as well as The Way Alone, first performed by Hong Kong Ballet and now seen in New Zealand for the first time.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet with Scottish Ballet:
14 – 15 March
Scottish Ballet visits New Zealand for the first time in 2025 to share the stage for three Wellington-only performances. The combined companies will be showcasing contemporary works that are unique to them both.
The Firebird with My Brilliant Career:
30 April – 01 June
Loughlan Prior’s The Firebird – a fairytale of a desert world where water is infinitely precious – was a huge hit for the RNZB in 2021. The national tour, which enjoyed sell-out performances in Wellington and Auckland, was cut short due to Covid restrictions, so 2025 is the first time that The Firebird has been seen in the South Island. Tracy Grant Lord’s stunning designs, coupled with immersive projections by POW Studios, provide the backdrop for Prior’s expressive choreography, all built on the foundation of Stravinsky’s epic score.
24 July – 09 August
Home, Land and Sea presents three intriguing ballets inspired by journeys in unknown seas and exploring what it means to come home. Created by Moss Te Ururangi Patterson, Home, Land and Sea was crafted for six dancers from the RNZB and six from the New Zealand Dance Company.
30 October – 20 December
One of the world’s most beloved ballet classics, The Nutcracker, returns for summer 2025. A timeless celebration of Christmas, family, fantasy and growing up. This year’s performance will have a uniquely Kiwi touch, evoking the nostalgia of childhood holidays at the beach, the snowy Southern Alps and a fairytale Kingdom of the Sweets.
¹The Royal New Zealand Ballet 15% off ticket offer is available to AA Members for full-priced adult and child tickets only, purchased online using the promo code AAADAGIO2025. Tickets must be purchased through the ticketing links via the AA RNZB web page to receive the 15% discount. Discount does not apply to the one-off service, delivery or payment processing fees. The Royal New Zealand Ballet does not sell tickets through resale sites such as Viagogo. Each venue in which RNZB perform has an authorised ticketing agency, and this is linked to via the ‘book now’ buttons on their website. Authorised agencies are in regular contact with the RNZB, have reliable information regarding ticket availability and can provide assistance regarding seating, accessibility requirements or the suitability of performances for younger audience members. We strongly advise Members to only purchase tickets through authorised agencies.
AA Members are entitled to a 15% discount on selected tickets when booking online with the AA’s unique ticketing links and promo code