Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest
The Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest returns to Te Whanganui-a-Tara for its 70th year with the Grand Final Gala with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra taking place on Saturday 11 July 2026 at the Michael Fowler Centre.
Twelve Semi-Finalists, selected by Preliminary Judges, former Song Quest winner and New Zealand baritone Phillip Rhodes, and soprano Joanna Foote, will vie for their spot in the Grand Final Gala on Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July at St Andrew's on The Terrace, Wellington.
2024 Lexus Song Quest winner
“It's so surreal to have won the Lexus Song Quest. The experience on stage with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra was incredibly special, and to win is such a delightful surprise.
The Song Quest is so valuable to young singers in New Zealand; we are very lucky to have it here.”
- Katie Trigg
