Auckland Town Hall Organ

17/04/2026

Tickets for our upcoming May concert are now available on Moshtix:

https://www.moshtix.co.nz/v2/event/free-organ-concert-series-organ-masterworks-plus-east-meets-west/193332?_gl=1*1vzyipz*_gcl_au*MTU0NDA0MjI4My4xNzc2NDU5MjU1*_ga*MTU0MjkyNDA1My4xNzc2NDU5MjU1*_ga_2YH5MT34FP*czE3NzY0NTkyNTUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY0NTk0OTIkajE1JGwwJGgw

13/04/2026

We are excited to share the details of our first concert for 2026, at 2pm on 10 May.

The organist is young Hong Kong star Eric Chan who will present some of the organ’s great (and most difficult) repertoire, such as Liszt’s Prelude and Fugue on the name B-A-C-H and Bach’s ‘Dorian’ Prelude and Fugue.

Also making the journey to Auckland is one of the world’s leading Suona players, Yazhi Guo. He will play this traditional Chinese instrument accompanied by the organ.

Eric and Yazhi recently completed an extensive European tour with their exciting programme.

Keep an eye out on our page for when tickets become available!

16/12/2025

A huge congratulations to Zosia Herlihy-O'Brien on being selected as the Royal Albert Hall's inaugural Organ Scholar!

Zosia is well-known in Auckland's music scene and has performed on the Auckland Town Hall Organ previously. You may also recognise her as a former Concertmaster of the Auckland Youth Orchestra, playing violin for the AYO's 2022 performance of the Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony, which featured Town Hall Organ Trustee Nicholas Forbes on the organ.

As a multi-instrumentalist she's received numerous accolades and it comes as no surprise to hear she's been granted this incredible opportunity.

Congratulations, Zosia!

Congratulations to New Zealand musician Zosia Herlihy-O’Brien who has been selected as one of the "first ever" Organ Scholars at the Royal Albert Hall.

The year-long scholarship, commencing in 2026 and led by Organist of the Royal Albert Hall, Anna Lapwood MBE, aims to advance a young organist's key skills including performance style and communication.

Zosia moved to the UK to study a Master of Music at the Royal Academy of Music, specialising in organ, violin and conducting and is now the resident organist of the Charterhouse.

In 2023, Zosia was the recipient of the Maxwell Fernie Dame Malvina Major Foundation Award, that supports young keyboard artists to further their education or training in the organ.

📸Sydney Mariano

04/12/2025

A look back at a special moment from earlier this year: The Graduate Choir New Zealand rehearsing for our May Organ Concert Series performance. This collaborative concert featuring organists James Flores and Soomin Kim brought Brahms, Bach, Antognini, Howells, and more to life in the Auckland Town Hall.

We’re grateful for the artistry they shared with us and the audience who joined for such a memorable afternoon.

27/11/2025

In September, organist Christopher Wrench facilitated a Masterclass on the Auckland Town Hall Organ with young organ players from around the country. All of them had the opportunity to present something from their repertoire and receive feedback directly from Christopher. The Town Hall Organ Trust hopes to arrange similar events in the future with other visiting organists.

23/11/2025

A moment to savour: conductor Antony Hermus at the Town Hall organ, exclaiming “incredible” the first time he sampled this magnificent instrument.

Hermus, the Dutch-born conductor known for his dynamic opera and orchestral work, is Chief Conductor of the Belgian National Orchestra, and Principal Guest Conductor of Opera North in the UK, among other roles.

We’re delighted to share this image from earlier in the year - a reminder of how this great instrument inspires even the most seasoned musicians.

17/11/2025

Organists often take great care with the socks they choose to wear when performing, knowing they'll likely be on display for all the audience to see.

A member of Sooyoung Choi's audience made sure he had a Kiwi connection by presenting him with socks to remember his visit following his wonderful performance on the Auckland Town Hall Organ in July.

We spotted some great socks on the great Indra Hughes during his performance yesterday, too!

02/11/2025

Thank you, John Sinclair!

At our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, we acknowledged and farewelled long-time Trustee John Sinclair, who is stepping down after 8 years of dedicated service to the Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust.

John’s contribution to the Trust has been immense. An accomplished architect and respected leader in his field, he has brought a wealth of experience and governance insight to our work over the years.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to John for his commitment and care in supporting the legacy of the Auckland Town Hall Organ, and we look forward to seeing him at future concerts and events.

08/09/2025

Experience the power and beauty of the Auckland Town Hall Organ this month 🎹✨

The next FREE concert in Auckland Live's Organ Concert Series, presented in partnership with Auckland Live, features acclaimed Australian organist Christopher Wrench. His programme spans centuries and styles, from the drama of Stanford and Franck to the brilliance of Widor and the monumental 94th Psalm Sonata by Julius Reubke 🎶

Tickets are FREE, but booking is essential to secure your place.

📆 Sun 14 Sep, 2pm
📍 Auckland Town Hall, Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau
🎟️ Link to book: https://moshtix.co.nz/v2/event/free-organ-concert-series-christopher-wrench/184120

16/06/2023

The next Free Organ Concert in partnership with the Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust welcomes back world-renowned Canadian organist and Juilliard graduate Isabelle Demers who was last here nearly a decade ago 🤩

Regarded as one of the world’s great organists, Isabelle will treat audiences to a spellbinding programme, from J S Bach's unique Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue to the iconic Star Wars Medley, all played entirely from memory 👏

This WILL sell out so don’t delay – secure your seats today for a delightful Sunday arvo of live music in the beautiful Auckland Town Hall, Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau 🎹

When 👉 Sun 9 Jul, 2pm
Get tickets 👉 bit.ly/3NnDpfN
Explore the 2023 programme 👉 bit.ly/3AeKLuz

📸 Free Organ Concert Series – Isabelle Demers (2014) | Photo by Hans Weichselbaum

Auckland City of Music

21/04/2023

Did you know the Auckland Town Hall organ is New Zealand's largest concert hall organ? 🎹

We are thrilled to work in partnership with the Auckland Town Hall Organ Trust to have another year of FREE Organ concerts to enjoy beautiful music in the majestic Auckland Town Hall, Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau 😍

The season kicks off with returning favourite Michael Stewart who will join forces with a 100-strong Auckland Youth Choir for a great celebration of beloved organ works and exciting choral pieces 🎵

Plus, it will be the world premiere of Auckland composer Takerei Komene’s new work for choir and organ He Tamaiti ō te Ao Tukupū 👏

Tickets for the first concert on Sun 14 May are available now, secure your tickets here 👉 bit.ly/40p78Ir

Explore the 2023 programme 👉 bit.ly/3AeKLuz

Auckland City of Music