Architect's drawing of the Wellington Town Hall and annexe at dusk

National Music Centre

The National Music Centre, opening in February 2027, will be a vibrant and innovative hub of creativity in the heart of Aotearoa New Zealand’s capital city.

Our vision

The National Music Centre will bring together New Zealand School of Music—Te Kōkī students and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra musicians, and will enable some of the best music education and performance experiences in the world.
Artist's impression of the Wakefield St entrance to the Wellington Town Hall at night

Making this vision a reality

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra are seeking support to realise this vision with a fundraising campaign led by former Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast.
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra playing string instruments at a performance

Become a Chairholder

You can make a difference by naming a seat in Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall, whether in your own name, a company name, in memory of a loved one, or as a gift for someone special.
Wellington Town Hall interior from the top level balcony.

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Music student plays cello with grand piano accompaniment

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A closeup of tiles in the National Music Centre