Bartok’s - Bluebeard's Castle

Following its warmly received New Zealand premiere in 2023, New Zealand Opera announces the return of the internationally acclaimed Theatre of Sound (UK) production of Bluebeard’s Castle (Bartók).

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  • Words by Auckland Live
  • Last updated 24 Nov 2025

We meet an elderly couple in their suburban home; the place in which they’ve built a life together, and which holds all of the memories they’ve shared. But for Judith, home now feels less than familiar. Living with dementia, she seeks to find what’s buried in the trunk of an ever-dimming memory – with her husband and carer acting as her guide, they trace back the steps of their past together.

Don’t miss the production that local reviewers called “Bold”, “Brilliant”, “Exceptional” and “Close to perfection”. With world-class international singers accompanied by the Auckland Philharmonia in an immersive Festival staging at the Auckland Town Hall, the 2026 New Zealand Opera season of Bluebeard’s Castle will be a truly unforgettable musical and theatrical experience.

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Location Te wāhi
Auckland Town Hall | Hōro ā-Tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau
301/317 Queen Street, Auckland Central
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Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Auckland Town Hall is opposite Aotea Square on Queen Street. This is along a main bus route and takes about 17-20 minutes to walk from Waitematā Station and the ferry terminal. There is parking available at the Civic carpark which brings you right to the back entrance of the venue. 

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Dates and Times
  • Fri 13 Mar 7:30pm
  • Sat 14 Mar 7:30pm