Opera by Candlelight

When
Sun 22 Feb 2026
Where
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Ancient Egyptian Garden, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
From $100.00
Tickets
General Admission - $100.00
Concession - $80.00
Time
Sun 22 Feb 2026, 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Experience a magical summer evening of operatic brilliance in the Ancient Egyptian Garden.

Acclaimed soprano Emma Pearson and contralto Kristin Darragh - celebrated on opera stages in Germany and Australasia - join ...
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