The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

23 February 2026 8:30 pm - 11:59 pm
The Trafalgar Centre, Nelson
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

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!

Ticket information

Premium Seating: $182.28

Band A Seating: $134.98

Band B Seating: $109.59

Band C Seating: $83.06

Accessible Seating: $134.98

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Additional fees may apply.

Dates

23 February 2026 8:30 pm - 11:59 pm

Restrictions

All Ages

Website

The Rock Orchestra