Friends of Pātaka

Bishop Viard College Niu Choir – CANCELLED
2026-07-19 14:00 - 15:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Helen Smith Room, Pātaka Art + Museum, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua City, Wellington, 5022, New Zealand
THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE ILL HEATH OF MANY IN THE CHOIR ON THEIR RECENT RETURN FROM SINGING IN SYDNEY.
OUR SINCERE APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED.

Te Hau Trio
2026-07-26 14:00 - 15:00
In this second concert of the Friends of Pātaka 2006 Winter Music Series, we have Te Hau Trio, a celebrated chamber ensemble formed by principal woodwind players from Orchestra Wellington: Karen Batten on flute, Nick Walshe on clarinet and Preman Tilson on bassoon. The trio brings a uniquely flexible and dynamic approach to classical chamber music. The combination of flute, clarinet, and bassoon creates an agile yet surprisingly rich sonic texture and is so unusual the trio adapts music from across the centuries. For their performance at Pātaka on Sunday 26 July, the trio will present an eclectic mix, ranging from lighthearted classical suites to contemporary and folk-inspired works, all tailored to showcase the distinct timbres and virtuosity of each musician.
This concert is free for Friends f Pātaka and children; $10 at the door for others Eftpos will be available.

New Zealand Swing Quartet
2026-08-09 14:00 - 15:00
In this third concert of the Friends of Pātaka 2006 Winter Music Series, the New Zealand Swing Quartet features an all-star lineup of Wellington jazz musicians which specialises in traditional New Orleans, vintage swing, and gypsy jazz – soulful, vibrant and joyous. Theirs is music made famous by Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet and more, blended with an Oceanic flair. The group frequently performs sell-out shows at popular local venues, music festivals, and swing-dancing events across the country.
This concert is free for Friends f Pātaka and children; $10 at the door for others Eftpos will be available.

Klezmer Rebs
2026-08-16 14:00 - 15:00
In this fourth and last concert of the Friends of Pātaka 2006 Winter Music Series, the Klezmer Rebs world/ethnic music band returns to Pātaka offer a rollicking set of authentic Yiddish and European folk that will have you shake your tuchases (Yiddish for ‘booties’). Mixing delicate slice-of-life tales from the old country, intricate harmonies, and wild wedding dance music , it’s a unique cultural experience.
The Rebs world music appeals to everyone. While many of songs are sung in Yiddish (of German origin), they also perform partisan songs from Italy, Russian folk tunes, French chansons, Latin cowboy love songs, Argentine Yiddish tangos and 1940s swing vocal songs. Their own quirky, politically charged multi-lingual originals are some of the most popular crowd tunes.
This concert is free for Friends f Pātaka and children; $10 at the door for others Eftpos will be available.
