NZ Brass Band Championships 2026 - Wellington, New Zealand

Wed, Apr 8, 2026 - Sun, Apr 12, 2026

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NZ Brass Band Championships 2026 - Wellington, New Zealand. 2026 New Zealand Brass Band Championships will be held in Wellington from Wednesday, 8 April to Saturday, 11 April 2026. This event marks a significant milestone, featuring 40 competing bands—the largest number since.


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Event highlights

Free masterclass with Jorgen Van Rijen

8 April 2026Tawhiri Warehouse

Principal trombonist of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Invitational Slow Melody Competition

8 April 2026Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre

 Free event

Solo and Chamber Events

8 – 9 April 2026Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre

 Free event

Champion of Champions

9 April 2026Te Whaea National Dance and Drama Centre

 Free event

Band Events

10 – 11 April 2026The Opera House and Michael Fowler Centre

 Free event

Gala concert featuring the National Band of New Zealand

12 April 2026The Opera House

We’re absolutely buzzing with excitement for the upcoming NZ Brass Band Championships, taking place in Wellington from April 8–11.
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2026 New Zealand Brass Band Championships

Huge news: the 2026 contest will have the largest number of bands competing since 1981, with 40 bands signing up.
A Grade - 7
B Grade - 10
C Grade - 10
D Grade - 8
Youth Grade - 5