Opera in the Garden 2025

You are cordially invited to join us for a garden party!

Opera in the Garden 2025 will be a feast for the senses as you idle away the afternoon with songs from Opera North and guest Soprano Deborah Wai Kapohe. This event is held at the stunning Tahamoana Angora Goat Farm, Waipu Cove. Bring a picnic, blanket and get dressed for the occasion! Mark your calendars for an afternoon where music, nature, and magic converge.

Prepare to be spellbound by a carefully selected repertoire designed to delight every listener. Conductor Emma Couper calls this a “chocolate box” selection of songs! The first half celebrates the majesty of opera with timeless, well-loved choruses, while the second half shifts to musical theatre, featuring everything from Gershwin classics to the contemporary melodies of Sara Bareilles new musical "Waitress".

Joining us as our special guest artist is the remarkable Deborah Wai Kapohe, whose radiant talent and expressive soprano voice will leave you mesmerized. As well as being a career soprano, Deborah is also a composer and consummate guitarist.

Treat this like your own private garden party!

There’s plenty of room for kids to roam while music fills this one-of-a-kind venue. And did we mention kids come free with a paying adult? Coffee and Food carts on-site also.

Opera in the Garden 2025 is not just an event—it's an experience that will resonate long after the final note is sung

• Tickets: $47 plus fees for adults 18yrs and over. Accompanied children are free (maximum 2 children under 18yrs per paying adult).
• Concert will proceed in (nearly) all weather conditions - an alternative date or venue will be announced in the event of particularly murky weather!

We can’t wait to share this magical afternoon with you!

Conductor: Emma Couper
2nd Conductor: Maria Satterfield
Pianists: Delwyn Rusk & Juan Kim
Rehearsal repetiteur & musical advisor: Roger McClean