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Discover what's on at Whanganui's iconic council venues, the War Memorial Centre, Cooks Gardens, and the Royal Whanganui Opera House, and book your next event today.

Jian Liu, winner of the Best Classical Artist at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards and internationally celebrated classical...
15/06/2026

Jian Liu, winner of the Best Classical Artist at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards and internationally celebrated classical pianist will be tinkling the ivories in the WMC Concert Chamber tomorrow night. Don't miss this James Bond of the black and white keys!

If you're a classical music fan, why not sign up for a subscription with Chamber Music Wanganui, to get pre-paid entry to four concerts in the chamber music series and nearly 40% off any other concerts you'd like to see - what a bargain!

Get your tickets now: https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/161347

🌈 Whanganui, it’s time to celebrate! 🌈The 8th Annual Whanganui Pride Week is kicking off from today until 20 June, and e...
13/06/2026

🌈 Whanganui, it’s time to celebrate! 🌈

The 8th Annual Whanganui Pride Week is kicking off from today until 20 June, and everyone is invited to be part of it 💛

Pride is all about connection and celebrating the diversity that makes our community so special. Whether you’re part of the rainbow community or an ally, there are so many ways to get involved this week with Pride Whanganui

🎉 Don’t forget — tickets to the Pride Party are selling fast, so grab yours while you can!
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/pride-party-2026

For the full programme and more details:
🔗 www.pridewhanganui.co.nz

Let’s make 2026 another epic celebration of pride, inclusion, and community. Everyone belongs here 💖

11/06/2026

This Saturday: In Other Words

Just a friendly heads-up that this show has a strict lockout — meaning there’ll be no entry once the performance begins.
Easy fix? Arrive a little early and make the most of it! Grab a drink at the upstairs bar or relax out on the balcony before the show 🍷✨

🕖 Doors open: 7:00pm
🎬 Show starts: 7:30pm

Haven’t got your tickets yet? There’s still time — but not much! Secure your spot now via the link below or at the box office:
👉 https://rwoh.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/163174

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

🎹 Experience a Journey in Sound with Jian Liu📍 WMC Concert Chamber📅 17 June at 7.30pmJoin us for an unforgettable evenin...
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

🎟️ NEW ON SALE | Get ready to laugh, be amazed, and maybe even take the stage! 👀The Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show with ...
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

Coming up in the WMC Concert Chamber!Internationally celebrated pianist, and winner of the Best Classical Artist at the ...
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

Address

Queens Park, Watt Street
Whanganui
4500

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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+6463490513

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