Concert Series Subscription

Nau mai, haere mai, and welcome to the DSO's 2025 concert season

DSO’s 2025 is packed with many musical treats that we’re excited to share with you. We’re thrilled to be joined on stage by Principal Guest Conductor James Judd, USA-based singer Paul Whelan, and Australian conductors Umberto Clerici and Benjamin Bayl and pianist Konstantin Shamray. We’re especially delighted to feature many top Kiwi musicians too: Anna Leese, Rebecca Ryan, Amalia Hall, Brent Stewart, Robert Orr, Jian Liu, Kawiti Waetford, and City Choir Dunedin.

Our programmes range from timeless classics such as Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique and Saint-Saëns’ Organ symphonies and Piazzolla’s quirky tango-infused Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, to new works by Gillian Whitehead and Nathaniel Otley as well as a concert of songs by the greatest pop divas.

From the growth in our audiences, outreach project participants, sponsors, funders, donors and volunteers, it’s clear that our orchestra is meeting a real need in our community. We are so grateful for everyone’s support which really does make a difference; we wouldn’t be here without you.

Kia manahau – we hope you enjoy the concerts!

Megan Bartlett, Chair of the DSO Board
Philippa Harris, General Manager

Become a DSO Concert Series Subscriber and enjoy affordable prices and special benefits

Flexibility – attend two or more concerts at discounted prices
Book from home – subscribe by booking online, by email, by phone, or by post
Newsletters – subscribers also receive DSO Newsletters, keeping you up to date with the Orchestra’s news and activities

Additional Benefits for International and Matinee Series Subscribers

For as little as $32 per concert ($27 for Concessions) you can enjoy a world of superb orchestral music and outstanding artists here in Dunedin
Early-bird savings of up to 36% on single concert ticket prices
No service fees
Golden Circle bonus – International Series subscribers seated in this area also receive a free programme and complimentary glass of wine or juice at these concerts
Personalised service – reserve your seats directly with the DSO
Guaranteed seating – secure in advance the best available seats for the season

Subscribe to DSO Concert Series

Flexi-Ticket Vouchers

Pick and mix – only $40 per concert (plus ticketing agency charges per concert) for a seat in any area (subject to availability and excluding the Golden Circle)

With a Flexi-Ticket Voucher, you can choose one seat per concert to any three concerts in our International and Matinee Series.

First complete the Flexi-Ticket Voucher section on the Flexi-Ticket Voucher online form. Alternatively, you can complete the Flexi-Ticket Voucher section on the booking form at the back of our 2025 brochure (you can download a copy of the brochure from the subscription page) and either post or email your booking back to us, along with your payment. We will then send your Flexi-Ticket Voucher.
Once you have received your Flexi-Ticket Voucher from us, the next step is to reserve the specific seats for your chosen concerts. Take your Flexi-Ticket Voucher to the Regent Theatre Box Office (hours: Tuesday to Fridays 11.00 am – 5.00 pm). The Regent Theatre will then provide you with your concert tickets. (booking fees will apply)
These bookings can be made from Thursday, 13 February onwards, the start of the Flexi priority booking period.
If you live out of town, please phone the DSO office on (03)477 5623 to discuss alternative arrangements.

Family Tickets

These will be available only for individual concert ticket sales from Monday 17 February 2025 onwards, i.e not as a concert series subscription.

Gift Vouchers

Great birthday or other gifts!

Gift vouchers for the orchestra's concerts make a superb gift.

To purchase a voucher, please contact us clicking the link below or phone (03) 477 5623

Important Dates

Friday 13 December 2024
Priority deadline for renewing 2024 International and Matinee Series subscribers to retain the same seats they booked for 2024.

Thursday 13 and Friday 14 February
Priority period seat selection for individual series concerts for Flexi-Ticket Voucher holders. Please note that these selections during the priority period can only be made in person at The Regent Theatre.

Monday 17 February
Individual Series Concerts on sale.
Public sales of tickets for individual concerts in the 2025 concert series will be on sale from Monday 17 February.

Ticket Reminder

Our only ticket outlets are:

For concert series subscriptions, the DSO office.
For online purchases for tickets to individual concerts, the websites for the official ticketing agencies Ticketmaster (for Town Hall concerts) and Regent Theatre (for concerts at King’s and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre).
For booking in person for individual concerts - the Regent Theatre.

The Dunedin Symphony Orchestra does not sell tickets through resale sites such as Viagogo.

Once tickets to individual concerts go on sale on Monday 17 February, our ticket agencies will be linked to the ‘book now’ buttons on our website. Authorised agencies:

are in regular contact with the DSO
have reliable information regarding ticket availability
can provide assistance regarding seating, accessibility requirements or the suitability of performances for younger audience members.

We strongly advise customers to only purchase tickets through these authorised agencies.

If you are in doubt, please contact us.

Please note:

that details are correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a concert series subscriber?

Book online:

Book and pay by credit card in one simple online process. You can find the online series booking and credit card forms, here.

You can also book online and pay by direct credit. (Please do not send us your credit card details by email). You will need to put SUB and the subscriber’s name as the reference. Once your subscription order has been matched with your payment, your subscription tickets will be posted to you.

Use the Booking form in the brochure:

You can download a copy of our brochure or you can call the office to get one sent to you in the mail.

Complete the application form and return it to us electronically, or scan/email it to us, or post it to us. You can choose to pay by direct credit or credit card. (Please do not send us your credit card details by email)

By Phone:

You can also phone the office on (03)477 5623 to make your booking.

How do I choose the concerts?

You can choose a concert series subscription to the International Series (3 concerts in the Series) and/or the Matinee Series (2 concerts in the Series).

International concerts are at 7.30 pm at the Town Hall.

Matinees are at the King's and Queen’s Performing Arts Centre at 5 pm on Saturdays and 3 pm on Sundays. A concert series subscription ticket is valid for either Saturday or Sunday, not both.

How do I choose my seats?

Plans for the venues are on the online booking form.

Please call the office if you need further assistance choosing your seats.

Where can I get further information about subscriptions?

Call the office on (03) 477 5623 or email office@dso.org.nz