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Registrations have now closed for ArtSplash Concerts. Invoices will go out in April.
Due to high demand, we have added two more choir concerts and one more dance concert to ArtSplash. See updated dates below. We thank teachers for their patience as we work through concert mapping. Schools will receive their concert times at the start of term 2.
Choir concerts
Āhea | When 5pm and 7.30pm, Monday 25 – Wednesday 27 August 2025
Ki hea | Where Michael Fowler Centre | View on Google Maps
Dance concerts
Āhea | When 5pm and 7.30pm, Tuesday 26 – Thursday 28 August 2025
Ki hea | Where Opera House | View on Google Maps
Site visit for teachers Due to the Opera House being a new venue for ArtSplash, we’re offering teachers the chance to come and view the building on Tuesday 29 July at 4pm.
Wearable Art Showcase
Schools can also apply to be a part of our Wearable Art Showcase, which will be built into the programmes for the dance and choir concerts.
Tickets
Tickets will go on sale on Monday 21 July via Ticketmaster.
Before you buy tickets, make sure you confirm with your school which day and time your concert is.
For our Dance concerts there is a limit of 2 tickets per Dance/Wearable Art performer. This is due to limited seating and high number of registrations from schools this year.
Tickets cost $10 per person, with a transaction fee of $5 per event. The transaction fee is fixed regardless the number of tickets you buy (this fee is set and collected by Ticketmaster). Credit card fees may also apply.
If you buy your tickets online, you can access and use them on your mobile device.
Other events
ArtSplash Day Out
ArtSplash Day Out applications are now closed. Thank you to those who have applied! We will be confirming applications by the end of June.
The ArtSplash Day out is a series of experiences free to schools to apply for. These are suitable for students of different ages and group sizes and may include:
- tours around local art galleries and theatres
- free concerts and performances for young audiences
- educational play workshops
- theatre and drama workshops
- dance workshops.
Schools who apply will be given an ArtSplash Host, who will guide groups around the city.
Teachers, download the brochure below to see all the experiences available:
ArtSplash Day Out brochure (18.3MB PDF)
Registered schools who have paid their fee will be given the first chance to apply, the day will not incur any extra costs.
ArtSplash Schools Decorate Pōneke
The team are currently working on commissioning an art project that any student can engage in during the week of ArtSplash. This project will be based in each concert venue for students to engage in before or after their dress rehearsal. Keep an eye on this page for updates.
Teacher workshops
All teacher workshops for choral concert preparation have now been delivered. Thank you to everyone who came.
Recordings of the repertoire and other resources to help you prepare are now available on a shared online drive. Please touch base with the school’s coordinator to gain access.
If you do not have sheet music or could not attend the workshops, get in touch with our School Coordinator, Cedar at artsplashcoordinator@gmail.com.
Key dates
- Monday 21 July 2025 – Concert tickets go on sale
- Tuesday 29 July 2025 (updated date) – Opera House site visit, 4pm-5pm
Who can register
ArtSplash is open to all primary and intermediate schools within the greater Wellington region. The fee to apply is $150 plus GST, which goes towards venue hire and logistics. Your school will receive an invoice upon successful registration.
Presented by the Council's City Events Team in partnership with ArtSplash.
Check out an image gallery from past ArtSplash events below.