Adam
New Zealand International Chamber Music Festival

Adam Summer Gala Event – 12 February 2025

We’re thrilled to announce the details for our Summer Gala on Wednesday 12 February 2025, featuring performances by New Zealand String Quartet and the Fellowship Ensemble.

Our Summer Gala is our “mid-cycle” gathering, where we announce some of the international artists for the 2026 festival.

This time, we’ll be at the stunning Summer House in Atawhai, Nelson, with its spectacular sweeping views across the bay. You will be welcomed with a glass of bubbles and canapés on the lawn followed by dinner and an intimate concert in true chamber music tradition.

We’re presenting a very special programme in 2026, and without giving anything away, we’re confident we’ll get some enthusiastic reactions! Remember too, that this is just a sampler – the full programme will be announced on 1st September 2025.

Tickets are $200 per person and can be purchased here.

We do hope you will join us for this delightful soirée, and be amongst the first to hear about our 2026 festival programme.

New Zealand’s International Chamber Music Festival

Welcome to New Zealand’s finest chamber music festival, where musicians and audiences come together in a shared passion for glorious music.

Nestled at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, Nelson is a region renowned for its stunning natural beauty, boutique vineyards, and warm embrace of the arts. Alongside the world-class chamber music performances, visitors have the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the national parks and indulge in the region’s delectable food and wine.

Every two years, our Co-Artistic Directors, Gillian Ansell and Helene Pohl of New Zealand String Quartet, invite a selection of international and national musicians to gather for ten days of shared excellence in performance and collaboration, resulting in a programme ranging from classical favourites to new commissions, as well as artist talks and masterclasses. The Festival is housed in one of the country’s finest chamber music venues, the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts, renowned for its acoustic.

Our next festival is on 29th January – 7th February 2026. Join our enthusiastic audience, and experience a full immersion into a celebration of premier international and New Zealand musicians.

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