Live orchestral music for the people of Ōtepoti Dunedin, Otago and Southland
Welcome to the DSO! Since 1966, Dunedin’s only professional orchestra has been a key contributor to local and regional cultural vibrancy. It presents its audiences and communities with a wide variety of orchestral masterpieces performed by top international and New Zealand conductors and soloists, as well as a comprehensive range of educational and outreach programmes.
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Bumper season set for DSO’s 60th
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2026 DSO 60th Anniversary Concert Series – Subscribe Now
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Singers bring fantastic power to old favourites
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Symphonic celebration of women
News - 11 Dec 2025
Bumper season set for DSO’s 60th
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 60 years of making music for the people of Dunedin and the South with a busy and innovative 2026 season. By Brenda Harwood - The Star
Read articleNews - 09 Dec 2025
2026 DSO 60th Anniversary Concert Series – Subscribe Now
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of making music for the people of Dunedin, Otago and the lower South Island. DSO’s 2026 season is packed with many musical treats that we’re excited to share with you, including a new family concert.
Read articleReview - 20 Nov 2025
Singers bring fantastic power to old favourites
Review by Brenda Harwood of The Star - DSO presents "Simply the Best" Saturday, November 15, Dunedin Town Hall
Read articleReview - 17 Nov 2025
Symphonic celebration of women
Simply the Best, Dunedin Symphony Orchestra, Dunedin Town Hall, Saturday, November 15 - ODT Review by Elizabeth Bouman
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News - 11 Dec 2025
Bumper season set for DSO’s 60th
The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 60 years of making music for the people of Dunedin and the South with a busy and innovative 2026 season. By Brenda Harwood - The Star
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2026 Dunedin Symphony Orchestra
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Dunedin 9016
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PO Box 5571
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Hanover Hall
65 Hanover Street
Dunedin 9016
New Zealand
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2026 Dunedin Symphony Orchestra
(Registered as Dunedin Civic Orchestra Incorporated. Registered Charity CC34031.