Recommended Ages: 14+
Details: Strong Language
Presented by:
Festival of the Dead
After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is kicking off the first ever tour of New Zealand. Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with a hauntingly beautiful energy.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 13 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and vocalists.
Performing the music of iconic bands including:
Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries & MORE!
WHAT OUR FANS THINK
“Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”
“F**king awesome would not do it justice!”
“Entertaining from the first song to the last.”
“Perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock!”
“It is a unique experience: the music, the show, the stage… something incredible”
Disclaimer:
The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Our live show may feature strobe lighting effects. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have a medical condition such as epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.
Running Times:
Times are approx. and subject to change at any time.
Box Office Opening Time: 1 hour prior to event start
Door Opening Time: 30 Minutes prior to event start
Main Act Time: 5:00pm / 8:30pm
Interval Time: 5:45pm / 9:15pm
Approx. Finish Time: 7:00pm / 10:30pm
Tour Dates:
Ticketek is selling for the following venues only
Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North
Thu 26 Feb 2026
Napier Municipal Theatre, Napier
Sat 28 Feb 2026
Mercury Baypark Arena, Tauranga
Wed 4 Mar 2026
Globox Arena, Hamilton
Fri 6 Mar 2026