Whanganui Venues & Events

08/06/2026

Whanganui! The countdown is on for In Other Words this Saturday night, presented by Figment Productions!

Check out this video from Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst , telling us more about their personal connections with the Royal Whanganui Opera House, the New Zealand Opera School and Amdram Whanganui .

Last tickets - don't miss out on this powerful production from some of Aotearoa's finest: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/163174

07/06/2026

🎹 Experience a Journey in Sound with Jian Liu
📍 WMC Concert Chamber
📅 17 June at 7.30pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening with Jian Liu, internationally celebrated pianist and 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards – Best Classical Artist.
This beautifully curated programme bridges cultures and landscapes, exploring how composers of New Zealand and Chinese heritage paint their worlds through music.

From evocative soundscapes to joyful, spirited finales, this is a concert that celebrates connection, culture, and storytelling through music.

🎟️ Don’t miss this inspiring musical journey: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/161347

06/06/2026

Less than a week until In Other Words arrives in Whanganui on 13 June!

Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst open their family photo album, sharing treasured memories and the stories behind the snapshots. As the first real-life couple cast as Arthur and Jane in ‘In Other Words’, their relationship provides a unique authenticity to their depiction of a couple confronting life's challenges.

last chance for tickets: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/163174

04/06/2026

🎟️ NEW ON SALE | Get ready to laugh, be amazed, and maybe even take the stage! 👀

The Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show with Haiming Jiang is coming to town, as seen on Seven Sharp and going viral on TikTok!
Expect a night packed with laughter, surprises, and unforgettable audience moments. Whether you're sitting back or stepping up, this is interactive entertainment at its best. Haiming blends comedy and hypnosis in a fun and engaging experience, showcasing just how powerful (and entertaining!) the mind can be.

👉 Tickets on sale now – don’t miss out!
WMC - Concert Chamber: Friday 26th June at 7pm
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=HYPNOSIP26

01/06/2026

Check out what's coming up at our Venues in June!

For more information and booking check out our website: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales

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29/05/2026

Only 50 tickets left for Australian guitar legends Ash Grunwald and Daniel Champagne - don’t start weeping come August, get one of those last tickets now! https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=DANIELP26

27/05/2026

Coming up in the WMC Concert Chamber!

Internationally celebrated pianist, and winner of the Best Classical Artist at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards, Jian Liu has created a programme that surveys the different ways composers of New Zealand and Chinese heritage paint their worlds in sound, and how they reflect childhood and memories. A very special and personal programme performed by one of our most poetic performers.

If you haven't enjoyed the wonderful acoustics and the piano in our Concert Chamber this would be a great way to experience them first-hand. https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/161347

25/05/2026

FLASH SALE! 💣
If you haven't got your tickets, now is the perfect time.
Limited time offer (from 14 May 10am- 15 June 5pm) you can get 20% off.
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24/05/2026

One of Aotearoa’s most distinctive voices is coming to town...

Delaney Davidson’s Baby Heavyweight tour lands in Whanganui on Sun 19 July at the WMC Concert Chamber. Read all about it here and get your tickets now from Under The Radar.

https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/ticket/33693/Delaney-Davidson---Baby-Heavyweight-Album-Tour.utr

The Kiwi singer-songwriter's show is at the War Memorial Centre on July 19 at 7pm.

21/05/2026

🚨 Careers Expo on Today! 🚨

Today we’re welcoming local schools to the Careers Expo at the War Memorial Centre in Whanganui. A fantastic opportunity for invited Year 12 & 13 students to explore future pathways, connect with industry experts, and get inspired about what’s next.

There’s plenty to see and experience, with a wide range of exhibitors showcasing different career options and hands-on opportunities. The vehicles and plane out front are a real highlight, giving students a closer look at some of the industries represented including NZ Defence Force , Downer Group and Fulton Hogan .

It’s all happening today and we’re excited to see our rangatahi making the most of this experience! 🙌